Geeta Devi, an active community member, played a lead role together with PEARL partner SSK (Samagra Seva Kendra, Bihar) to check the corrupt practices in the Public Distribution System. She mobilized women of 19 villages into pressure groups and organized a series of small meetings and communicated with families to team up for a common goal, resulting in mass representation in the form of ‘Dharma’ (protest) in front of government offices, followed by constant visits/follow up to block offices. Finally, the BDO (Block Development Officer) visited the village and initiated an enquiry on the issue of corruption with regard to distribution of grains under Red Card. On knowing the facts, an order was passed to commence distribution of ration (low priced grain from public distribution system) under the Red Card. The situation has changed now. Around 100 Red Card holders of 19 villages are receiving regular provisions under the scheme for the last three months.