Functioning of village volunteer system in tribal villages of ASR district of Andhra Pradesh

Functioning of Village Volunteer System in Tribal Villages of ASR District of Andhra Pradesh examines the effectiveness of the Village Volunteer System (VVS) in five tribal villages of the Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) District, Andhra Pradesh. The study evaluates the role of village volunteers in improving access to government welfare schemes, enhancing transparency, accountability, and service delivery among tribal communities. Using primary data from 200 tribal households and focus group discussions, the research assesses community satisfaction, volunteer performance, implementation challenges, and the impact of the system on socio-economic development. The findings indicate that the Village Volunteer System has significantly improved access to welfare schemes, strengthened local governance, increased community participation, and enhanced the delivery of public services in tribal areas.