Grassroot Information to Collect for Socially Positive Political Work

1. Local People’s Core Problems

Understand daily life difficulties.

Collect data on:

• Drinking water availability
• Road condition & transport access
• Electricity issues
• Waste management
• Flood / drought problems
• Government office accessibility
• Internet & digital service access

2. Education & Youth Status

Youth decide political future.

Gather:

• School dropout rate
• Government school condition
• Coaching access for competitive exams
• Employment skills gap
• Migration of youth to cities
• Awareness of UPSC/TNPSC opportunities

3. Employment & Economy

Politics must connect to livelihood.

Study:

• Local major occupations
• Farmer income stability
• Small business struggles
• Women self-help group activities
• Local industry decline or growth
• Daily wage employment availability

4. Health & Social Welfare

People respect parties solving human problems.

Collect:

• PHC / hospital access
• Ambulance response time
• Malnutrition areas
• Old-age pension delivery
• Disabled welfare access
• Mental health or alcohol abuse issues

5. Women & Safety Issues

Often ignored but politically powerful.

Observe:

• Women employment participation
• Safety concerns
• Public transport safety
• Access to sanitary facilities
• Self-help group empowerment

6. Local Governance Performance

Understand how government schemes actually work.

Check:

• Panchayat functioning
• Corruption complaints
• Delay in certificates/services
• Awareness about schemes
• Beneficiary satisfaction

7. Public Opinion & Emotional Mood

Politics is emotional as much as policy.

Understand:

• What people feel proud about locally
• Cultural identity concerns
• Language & regional sentiments
• Trust level toward politicians
• Expectations from new leadership

8. Community Networks

Identify social influence structure.

Map:

• Teachers
• Farmers leaders
• Youth organizers
• Religious/community elders
• Social workers
• Local entrepreneurs