Gandhigram Institute of Rural Health and Family Welfare Trust (GIRH & FWT) being a National NGO, and having an international outlook, the Government of India considered the institute as capable of functioning as an RRC for the Southern Region's states of :

01	Tamil Nadu
02	Kerala
03	Karnataka
	Union Territories of :
01	PONDICHERRY
02	LAKSHADWEEP

Key Elements of RRC :

• To enable the MNGOs to access information and IEC-Materials in RCH.

• To provide training and facilitate the MNGO in management of RCH programs.

• To give management assistance in the NGO sector in RCH to Government of India.

• To provide Advocacy and Networking assistance to all MNGOs.

To access Information and Materials :

• Develop and collect IEC-Material relevant for the region

• Develop, compile and collect training materials and manuals.

Maintain a Database of :

• Local, specific health problems

• Community practices

• Constraints

• Successful approaches

• Vendors of equipment, their Cost and quality testing labs where they can be tested

• Advice on appropriate technology

• Indicators of RCH program by MNGO

• Maintain a database on demographic indicators, coverage, service

• Process, output and impact level indicators for various RCH services along with methodologies

• Project formulation, management, training, IEC and research

• RCH consultant who can assist with project formulation

• Process of Service delivery infrastructure & Outcome on utilization data for the region in both public & private system

Maintain Information on :

• Technical standards

• Service delivery guidelines and norms

• Drugs Act, Consumer Protection Act, Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, Medical and Nursing Homes Establishment Act

• Advocacy

• training in RCH

• Donors, International NGOs, National foundations

• Corporate Bodies and Network who can provide Financial Assistance

Provide and Facilitate Training for MNGOs :

• On Management and Finance

• On RCH substantive issues, including Gender in RH

• On Networking with Government

• On Community Mobilization (if needed)

• On Programme Perspectives, CNAA etc.

Management Assistance :

• Provide clarification on Guidelines of scheme

• Analyse progress reports and Monitor follow up on behalf of Government

• Design and Facilitate Evaluation, Conduct Evaluation if appropriate

• Facilitate Coordination between Government and MNGO

• Facilitate Communication between MNGO and FNGO if needed

Advocacy & Networking Assistance:

• Lobby with policy makers and Governments

• Facilitate networking and experience sharing between MNGOs

• Serve on Government committees to reflect MNGO perspectives