If all this research is so vital for WCD process, then why hasn t WCD taken more initiative and responsibility in arranging for these?
There is no question of this research being vital to some commission out there, as the commission itself will live regardless of what we do. This research is vital to us as people sharing the goal of developing the knowledge and paving the way for positive developments in India. WCD process is nothing more and nothing less than what the 12 commissioners agree will be the process. Medha tai has singlehandedly transformed this commission from something that would have simply studied documents and talked to highlevel officials to a commission that is seeking better ways to hear the voices of the people. The idea of having site visits by commissioners in regional consultations (such as Colombo) was proposed by Medha tai, now all the commissioners see its value. The format of a public hearing which was followed in Colombo was also suggested by Medha tai, met with great skepticism, but judged a resounding success after the Colombo hearing. 2 years is too short a time for Medha tai to wait at
