Abujhmarh rural development project
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research.
MAILING ADDRESS: : 19, Mahashweta Nagar, Ujjain--456010 (M.P.).
TELEPHONE NO: 0734-510978.
FAX: 0734-512450.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ramsakha@epatra.com.
TITLE: Analytical review of innovative approaches to non- formal education for sustainable development: A study of Abujhmarh Rural Development Project (ARDP).
PROJECT LEADER(S): Joshi, Sandeep
STARTING DATE: March, 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: May, 2000.
NAME OF SPONSORER: Indian Institute of Education.J.P.Naik Road, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To bring out national policies and conceptual perspectives of the programmes of formal and non-formal education for sustainable development; and
2.To present innovative approaches adopted in the selected project for promoting literacy and education etc.
Methodology: Data is collected from the project authorities, employees, teachers, students and some of the parents of Abujhmarh Rural Development Project in Narainpur base camp.
Study area: Madhya Pradesh; Distric; Bastar; Block: Narainpur.
PRESENT STATUS : Study concludes that the ARDP is a successful venture because it has an integrated approach to the various local problems, such as education, exploitation of the tribal population and their poverty, diseases and old methods of agriculture etc.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report.
KEYWORDS: EDUCATION; NON-FORMAL EDUCATION; ABUJHMARH RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; MADHYA PRADESH.
Deepam Scheme
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION(CME), NIRD
TITLE: A study on impact of Deepam Scheme in Andhra Pradesh (Consultancy)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Rajakutty, S
STARTING DATE: April, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: August, 2001
NAME OF SPONSORER: World Bank
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To study and enquire the major components relating to Deepam Scheme like impact of LPG connection fee waiver,selection of beneficiary and release of connection, implication of LPG connection,distribution and supply of refill distribution infrastructure and customer service etc., and
2.To offer recommendations towards effective implementation of Deepam scheme in Andhra Pradesh
Methodology: Information was collected through focus group discussion and a semi structured schedule to draw up beneficiary profiles. (family size, occupation, energy sources, asset holding, housing-kitchen, income etc.
Study area: Andhra Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; DEEPAM SCHEME;LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)SCHEME;ANDHRA PRADESH
Development Cooperatives
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Indian Social Institute.
MAILING ADDRESS: : 24, Benson Road, Benson Town, Bangalore 560 046, Karnataka, India.
TELEPHONE NO: 080-35 36 960.
FAX: 080-35 37 700.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: office@isi-blr.org.
WEBSITE: www.isi-blr.org.
TITLE: Paradigm shifts in development cooperation: NGO dilemmas and options.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Jose Murickan, S.J.
PROJECT ASSOCIATES: Mohan Raj, R and Kurian K. Katticaren.
STARTING DATE: July, 1998.
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2000.
NAME OF COLLABORATOR:
1.Mr R Mohan Raj, KAIZER SURYA ASSOCIATES 646, 1st ‘D’ Main Road, Domlur Layout Extn. BANGALORE-560 071. Karnataka.
2.Mr Kurian K Katticaren ANKURAM SANGAMAM PORAM, 10-1-564 Maredpally, SECUNDERABAD-500 026. Telephone No: 080-5350002, 040-6211446 Fax: 040-7896871 Email: info@ankuram.com. WEBSITE: www.ankuram.com.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)To facilitate development practitioners/thinkers to share/compare/critique actual and ground level experiences in "official" development cooperation (with the state and with northern bilateral and multilateral agencies), to better comprehend the changes in funding policies/instruments and their implications for people and for NGOs working with them; and
2)from this exercise, to develop a frame of reference for restrategising NGO/CBO responses to trends in development cooperation, to legitimise/safeguard/expand their intervention spaces, and to improve their access to (official)development funds, minimising the risks involved;
3)to generate data that could better inform on-going dialogue within German NGOs and the German Government, the German Government and southern Governments, southern Governments and NGOs - on why and how policies/instruments of official development coopertion can be made more responsive to the task of capacitating the marginalised.
Methodology: The study will facilitate three pre-selected NGOs (who have development cooperation with the state and with northern bilateral/multilateral official aid agencies), to document and critique their cooperation experiences and their implications for their own organisations and for the communities they work with. The NGOs identified are: Organisation for the Development of People (ODP);Agriculture Development and Training Society (ADATS); Association for Voluntary Action and Service (AVAS).
KEYWORDS: VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS;COOPERATION; DEVELOPMENT COOPERATIVES
Development Functionaries
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR BEHAVIORAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(CBOD) , NIRD
TITLE: Development functionaries: An assessment of motivational configuration
PROJECT LEADER(S): Aneesuddin, M
STARTING DATE: June, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: August, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To determine the motivational profile of development functionaries at various levels (district, block and village); and
2.To analyse the relationship if any between their levels, age, gender, education and motivational configuration.
Methodology: The primary data was collected through a questionnaire enlisting information on personal and motivational aspects.
Study area: Orissa
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONARIES; MOTIVATION; ORISSA
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR BEHAVIORAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(CBOD) , NIRD
TITLE: Dynamics of official-non-official interactions – A behavioural study
PROJECT LEADER(S): Yogananda Sastry, Chaturvedi
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To diagnose the behavioural dimensions contributing to strained relationship;
2.To isolate the problem from both officials and non-officials view point; and
3. Design a module for organizing interface sessions to enable them to view the problems in correct perspective and work in close liaison to achieve the set goals.
Methodology: Survey method was be utilised and a partly structured and partly semi-structured schedule was canvassed to the respondents to collect data.
Study area: Madhya Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONARIES; BEHAVIOURAL STUDY; MADHYA PRADESH
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR BEHAVIORAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CBOD), NIRD
TITLE: Organisational stress: A study of role stress among development personnel
PROJECT LEADER(S): Aneesuddin, M
STARTING DATE: September, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To determine the nature and extent of role associated stress as experienced by developmental functionaries;
2.To identify measures that would help in effectively coping with the dysfunctional outcomes associated with the phenomenon.
Methodology: Information would be collected through structured and semi structured questionnaire method.
Study area: Karnataka
KEYWORDS: PSYCHOLOGY; ORGANISATIONAL STRESS ;DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONARIES; KARNATAKA
Development Fund
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Symbiosis of Technology, Environment and Management (STEM).
MAILING ADDRESS: : 1st Floor, BDA Complex, Karamangala, Bangalore— 560 034.
TELEPHONE NO: 9180-5522664.
FAX: 9180-5537664.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: stemb@vsnl.com
TITLE: Social Audit of RIDF Projects.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Bhaskara Rao, B
STARTING DATE: May, 1999.
DATE OF COMPLETION: January, 2000.
NAME OF COLLABORATOR:
1. National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD).
Mailing Address: Department of Economic Analysis Research, C-24, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, P.B.No.8121, Bandra (East), Mumbai--400051.
Telephone No: 6530094
Fax: 6524877
E-mail: nabgapd@bom5.vsnl.net.in.
WEBSITE: www.nabard.org
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)To capture the expectations, perceptions and views of the corporate stake holders e.g. community (users and beneficiaries of the project)NABARD (Financing Agency), Govt. (Implementing Agency), Engineers and Contractors (Executing Agencies);
2)To compare the actual realisation with the proposed objective of the RIDF projects;
3)To assess the community participation in the projects;
4)To analysis the impact of RIDF Projects on the community in terms of increase in irrigated area, water management, environment, changes in cropping pattern, increase in production, income and employment generation.
5)To study the administrative and technical process of implementing RIDF projects;and
6)To review the role of RIDF projects in the development of other sectors like trade, commerce etc.
Study area: Karnataka
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND;RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE; SOCIAL AUDIT
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Institute of Development Studies
TITLE: Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Singh, Surjeet
STARTING DATE: January, 2001.
DATE OF COMPLETION: 1 year..
NAME OF COLLABORATOR:
1. National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD).
Mailing Address: Department of Economic Analysis Research, C-24, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, P.B.No.8121, Bandra (East), Mumbai--400051.
Telephone No: 6523617.
Fax: 6530086.
E-mail: nabdear@bom3.vsnl.net.in.
WEBSITE: www.nabard.org
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)The study would focus on the roads and bridges projects financed under RIDF;
2)The impact of these projects on the poor, marginal, small farmers of the project area in terms of employment income and changes in livelihood patterns together with sharing pattern of benefits among various stakeholders would be examined
3)The involvement of various stakeholder in project implementation, especially the poor like small and marginal farmers and landless in the project areas would be studies;and
4)Sustainability of the investment in these projects and nature of returns are to be examined.
Study area: Rajasthan.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE; DEVELOPMENT FUND; RAJASTHAN
District Development Plan
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MICRO PLANNING (CMP), NIRD
TITLE: Comprehensive development model plan for a district for a sustainable development
PROJECT LEADER(S): Thaha, M
PROJECT TEAM: Shanthudu, D & Ramaiah, T G
STARTING DATE: May, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: February, 2002
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To prepare spatial development plan for a district using state of the art technology; and
2.To prepare a comprehensive development plan of the district.
Methodology: The information was collected from the maps generated by the Remote Sensing Agency in the district and other data on various facilities and services available for the sustainable development of the district.
Study area: Ranchi district in Jharkhand
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; DISTRICT DEVELOPMENTPLAN; RANCHI DISTRICT; JHARKHAND
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MICRO PLANNING (CMP), NIRD
TITLE: Comprehensive district development plan – phase-II
PROJECT TEAM: Thaha, M; Shanthudu, D; and Ramaiah, T.G
STARTING DATE: May, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To prepare a comprehensive development plan of the district with peoples participation using state of the art technology.
Study area: Ranchi district in Jharkhand State
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN;PEOPLES PARTICIPATION;RANCHI; JHARKHAND
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MICRO PLANNING (CMP), NIRD
TITLE: Working of district planning committee: A case study.
PROJECT LEADER(S): George, Jacob
STARTING DATE: May, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: February, 2002
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To study and document the working of DPC for the preparation of district plan;
2.To study the process of integration of plans between the three tiers of the panchayat and between the rural and urban areas in Kerala;
3. To understand the process of integrating the central schemes and district credit plan in the overall district plan; and
4. To understand the functioning and potential of DPC vis-à-vis the process of decentralization.
Study area: Kerala
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;DISTRICT PLANNING;DISTRICT PLANNING COMMITTEE;KERALA
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Gokul Gram Yojna
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION (CME), NIRD
TITLE: Impact of Gokul Gram Yojana in economic improvement of rural poor
PROJECT LEADER(S): Chatterjee, Shankar
STARTING DATE: July, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2002
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To make an indepth study about the infrastructures created in villages based on felt needs of the villagers.
2.To analyse resources available for creation of infrastructures vis-à-vis wage employment generated each year and how the assets like roads, tanks, fodder development works help to improve economic condition of villagers.
3. To assess major constraints for effective planning and management of Gokul Gram Yojana
Study area: Gujarat
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; GOKUL GRAM YOJANA;ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;RURAL POOR; GUJARAT
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (CPR), NIRD
TITLE:Role of the gram panchayats in the implementation of innovative schemes: A study of Gokul Gram Yojana and Namakku Namme Thittam
PROJECT LEADER(S): Sarumathy
STARTING DATE: November, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: February, 2002
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To study the details of village planning and activities selected under GGY and NNT
2.To explore the method of execution, motivation, funding, community involvement, monitoring and social audit if any; and
3. To compare the similarities/dissimilarities and sustainability of the schemes.
Methodology: Information was collected through interview schedules from the elected leaders and the members of gram sabha.
Study area: Gujarat and Tamilnadu
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; GOKUL GRAM YOJANA;NAMAKKU NAMME THITTAM; GUJARAT;TAMILNADU
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Integrated Cooperative Development Project
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management.
TITLE: Integrated Cooperative Development Project, Thiruvurur District, Tamil Nadu.(Consultancy)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Purushothaman, R A.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Sundarajan, R et al.,
STARTING DATE: October, 1998.
DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2000.
NAME OF COLLABORATOR:
1. Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Chennai
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)To review the programme of ICDP Project scheme whose objective is overall development of the districts through cooperative efforts in the area of agriculture and allied activities like fisheries, poultry handloom and rural industries etc.
METHODOLOGY: Several methods and techniques for collection of information, data and materials were analysed for preparing the report. The detailed data were collected through constructive questionnaire for all types of societies and also the information was collected from the district level officers from the concerned Department.
KEYWORDS: COOPERATIVES;COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT;THANJAVUR;ICDP;TAMILNADU
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management
TITLE: Integrated Cooperative Development Project, Thiruvurur District, Tamil Nadu.(Consultancy)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Vadivelu, S and Subramaniam, R . .
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Stanley Xavier Elango; I. Venkatesh.
STARTING DATE: July,2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: December,2000.
NAME OF COLLABORATOR:
1. Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Chennai
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)To review the programme of ICDP Project scheme whose objective is overall development of the districts through cooperative efforts in the area of agriculture and allied activities like fisheries, poultry handloom and rural industries etc.
METHODOLOGY: Adopted several methods and techniques for collection of information, data and materials for preparing the report. The detailed data were collected through constructive questionnaire for all types of societies and also the information was collected from the district level officers from the concerned Department.
PRESENT STATUS: Completed
Major findings and conclusions:
1) The PACBs play a vital role in the economy of the villages and occupy a predominant position in the provision of all kinds of services to the rural population.
2) Majority of the PACBs in the district have undertaken jewel loan business which besides helping the people, brings some profit to the banks also.
3) The marketing cooperatives have to ensure substantial increase in their business in the marketing of agricultural produce, sale of articles, fertilizers and other agricultural inputs.
KEYWORDS: COOPERATIVES;COOPERATIVE BANK;ICDP; TAMILNADU
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Indira Awas Yojna
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Multi Disciplinary Development Research
TITLE: Concurrent evaluation of Indira Awas Yojana for Karnataka And Goa and Million Wells Scheme for Goa.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Panchamukhi, P R . .
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Nayak (Ms), N S
STARTING DATE: November 1998.
DATE OF COMPLETION: April, 2000.
NAME OF COLLABORATOR:
1. Ministry of Rural Development , Government of India, New Delhi--110 001.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)Assessment of implementation and policy environment of the programmes and their impact on the beneficiaries.
2)Assessment of Selection procedure of beneficiaries and their socio-economic conditions.
METHODOLOGY: A four stage sampling design at District, Block, Village Panchayat and Beneficiary levels is proposed for the field survey. From each district, two blocks were drawn in consultation with the State Government. From each selected Sample block, 5 selected village panchayatS, 10 beneficiaries were selected at random.
STUDY AREAS: Karnataka: 22 districts, Goa : 2 districts.
PRESENT STATUS:
Million Well Scheme: At present, all the blocks and needy farmers have not been covered under the scheme. Wells are constructed by Sarpanchas who is the main contractor. His involvement in more like an individual contractor thana village or panchayat representative. There is a need for a proper planning allocation of resources and the maintaining of the programme implementation.
Indira Awaas Yojana: IAY beneficiaries are happy to have received the assistance of housing. But there are problems like lack of basic facilities, lack of assistance, payment of bribe and involvement of officials in the selections etc. This programme needs to be extended to see the poor irrespective of their social group.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report ; Thesis.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; INDIRA AWAAS YOJANA; MILLION WELLS SCHEME;KARNATAKA; GOA.
NAME OF THE INSTITUTION: Institute For Resource Management And Economic Development
MAILING ADDRESS: : 28, Institutional Area, Karkardooma, Delhi--110 092.
TELEPHONE NO: 91-11-2157199 91-11-2147975
FAX: 91-11-2142669.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: irmed@vsnl.com
WEBSITE: www.irmed.org
TITLE: Concurrent evaluation of Indira Awas Yojana for Karnataka And Goa and Million Wells Scheme for Goa.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Prasad, Kamta et al.,
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Giri, Mangal et al.,
STARTING DATE: November 1998.
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2000 (completed).
NAME OF COLLABORATOR:
1. Ministry of Rural Development , Government of India, New Delhi--110 001.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
A. INDIRA AWAS YOJNA
Objectives:
1)To evaluate the performance of IAY with respect to progress accomplished and the quality of work executed.
METHODOLOGY: Information is collected from 100 beneficiaries in each district of 4 districts in Sikkim and 7 districts of West Bengal through the District Schedule and beneficiary schedule prepared by Ministry of Rural Development.
B. Million Wells Scheme:
Objectives:
1)To evaluate the performance of Million Wells Scheme in Sikkim and West Bengal.
METHODOLOGY: Information is collected from 4 districts in Sikkim and 18 districts of West Bengal Through District Schedule, project Schedule etc., prepared by Ministry of Rural Development. Indira Awaas Yojana Sikkim: Findings: Execution of the programme at the village level was looked after by the Gram Panchayat. Applications for assistance under IAY were recommended by Gram Sabha Gram Panchayat meetings. The stauts/quality of the constructed houses was found to be good with adequate space and facility for drinking water. Millions Wells Scheme (West Bengal): Major Findings: i)Most of the works under both group and individual projects were completed and only a few were under progress. ii)Applications for assistance under MWS were recommended mainly by Gram Sabhas/Panchayat meetings in a majority of districts. MWS projects were sanctioned as per beneficiaries request in all districts. iii)No amount was paid by any beneficiary for getting sanction of the scheme.
PRESENT STATUS: Completed.
Major findings in Million Wells Scheme:
1. Most of the works under both group and individual projects were completed and only a few were under progress.
2. Applications for assistance under MWS were recommended mainly by Gram Sabhas/Panchayat meetings in a majority of districts. MWS projects were sanctioned as per beneficiaries request in all districts.
3. No amount was paid by any beneficiary for getting sanction of the scheme.
Major findings in Indira Awaas Yojana:
1. Execution of the programme at the village level was looked after by the Gram Panchayat. Applications for assistance under IAY were recommended by Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat meetings.
2. The status/quality of the houses constructed under the programme was found to be good with adequate space and facility for drinking water.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; INDIRA AWAAS YOJANA; MILLION WELLS SCHEME.
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Integrated Child Development Services
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD)
MAILING ADDRESS: : E-1, Institutional Area, P.O.: RRL BHUBANESWAR-751 013 Orissa.
TELEPHONE NO: 0674-300774/301339
FAX: 0674-301226
E-MAIL ADDRESS: cysdbbsr@dte.vsnl.net.in
WEBSITE: www.cysd.org.
TITLE: Concurrent evaluation of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)in the district of Orissa.
STARTING DATE: 1999.
DATE OF COMPLETION: Ongoing
NAME OF SPONSORER: Department of Child and Women Development, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, New Delhi
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.The study was designated to assess the status and shortcomings of ICDS programme in the region in order to suggest some possible corrective measures for incorporating in future policy and plan of the scheme.
Methodology: The data collection process was based on structured questionnaire meant for Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers of the respective block.
Study area: Orissa
KEYWORDS: EDUCATION; LITERACY; INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES;ORISSA
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Integrated Wasteland Development Programme
NAME OF CENTRE: NORTH-EAST REGIONAL CENTRE(NERC), Guwahati, NIRD
TITLE:Planning and implementation of Integrated Wasteland Development (IWDP) IN North-East region and plain region: A comparative study in Hilly states and plain states
PROJECT LEADER(S): Bidari, Dayanand
STARTING DATE: July, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2002
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To study the planning and implementation of the states common guidelines covering DPAP, DDP, IWDP being implemented by the North Eastern (N.E) States and plain areas of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
2.To study the tools for assessment of local needs as well as the methods of utilizing people’s potential and mobilizing their participation and
3. To study the problems of inter and inter sectoral co-ordination and linkages in implementations of IWDP projects in the plain area (Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh) and N.E.States.
Methodology: Information would be collected through internal discussions and PRA techniques and focus group approaches.
Study area: Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS;WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT;INTEGRATED WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ; ASSAM;KARNATAKA; MAHARASHTRA;ANDHRA PRADESH
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Integrated Wastelands Development Projects
NAME OF CENTRE: NORTH-EAST REGIONAL CENTRE(NERC), Guwahati, NIRD
TITLE: Impact assessment research study : A case study on Integrated Wasteland Development Project, Imphal
PROJECT LEADER(S): Haloi, K
STARTING DATE: June, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To examine various measures taken up for planning, implementation, monitoring and sustainable management of the project activities
2.To study the participation of people in the form of community/organization/individual in planning, implementation, monitoring and sustainable management of the project activities.
3.To suggest/recommend measures needed for improvement of wastelands strategies.
Methodology: Primary data would be collected from the beneficiaries of five watersheds through PRA method and secondary data will be collected from project implementing agency.
Study area: Imphal district in Manipur.
KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS;WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT;INTEGRATED WASTELANDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT;MANIPUR
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Integrated Watershed Development Programme
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (CNRM), NIRD
TITLE:Impact of IWD projects
PROJECT LEADER(S): Srivastava, O N & Rao, Y V
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To assess the impact of people’s participation on project management;
2To examine the impact of funding pattern to the implementing agencies; and
3.To assess the impact of the project on the user groups (farmer beneficiaries) and the areas.
Methodology: Primary data were collected from primary sources with the help of structured and open ended questionnaire, interviews, discussions with concerned officials and non-officials associated with the implementation of IWDP projects. Secondary data were collected from the reports available in the project office and at different levels.
Study area: Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan & West Bengal
KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;INTEGRATED WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS;GUJARAT; KARNATAKA;RAJASTHAN;WEST BENGAL
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Peoples' Research Organisation for Grass Root Environmental Scientific Services (PROGRESS)
TITLE: Integrated watershed development Programme. (Action Research).
PROJECT LEADER(S): Rama Rao, B V and Sridhar, Kolluru
STARTING DATE: April, 1996.
DATE OF COMPLETION: April, 2001.
NAME OF SPONSORER: District Rural Development Agencies of Different Districts.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To promote economic development through better utilisation of natural resources and employment generation;
2.To encourage restoration of ecological balance through creation of some assets, technical solutions;
3.To improve and stabilise the economic and social conditions of the resource poor and the disadvantaged groups and women sections.
Methodology: Development of innovative technological options for natural resource utilisation; Developing alternative land use; and Skill development and human resource development of the area
Study area: Chevella, Shabad, Shamshabad and Lingala GhanaPur Villages in Rangareddy district, Andhra Pradesh.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Article, Report, Case Studies;
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; INTEGRATED WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.
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Integrated Tribal Development Agency
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Organization Development (COD)
TITLE: Role effectiveness of Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Utnoor on tribal development.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Srinivas, Burra
STARTING DATE: April 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
Comparative Study of accessibility of services by advanced (Lambadas)and primitive (Gonds Kolams)tribes across regions of ITDA, Utnoor in a political economy perspective is attempted. The study explores: (1)The effectiveness of delivery of services to tribals by ITDA, Utnoor; 2)The access to services by the tribals across regions and tribes; 3)The co-ordination /overlap among various informal institutions suchas village Tribal Development Agency (VTDAs),Vana Samrakshana Samithis (VSS--Forest Protection Group), Watershed Committees, etc. that impinge on tribal issues.
Methodology: The study is conducted with a 50 percnet sample across hamlets in a comparative political economy perspective involving participant observation, interviews, as well as schedule canvasing. Interviews with ITDA officials on all aspects of delivery of services to tribals were also conducted.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Article, Book and Report
KEYWORDS: TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT;TRIBAL WELFARE;ITDA;ANDHRA PRADESH
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Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana(JGSY)
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (CPR), NIRD
TITLE: Planning and implementation of Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Jain, S P
PROJECT TEAM: Srivastava, K B; Jayalakshmi, K; Gangadhar Reddy, G; Sarumathy; Bhaskar Rao, Y; Vittal, C P and Annamalai, V
STARTING DATE: August, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To assess the role of Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha in implementation of schemes under JGSY;
2.To understand the perception of elected representatives and people at large about the programme and benefits that accrued to the area;
3. To examine the pattern of flow of funds and other aspects such as time lag, etc.;
4. The role of DRDA and Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti in its implementation;
5. To study administrative impediments affecting the process of implementation; and
6. To examine policies and strategies and their influence on implementation
Methodology: Data were collected from the published documents, government orders and discussions and interviews with elected representatives and beneficiaries through case study method.
Study area: Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; JAWAHAR GRAM SAMRIDHI YOJANA;PANCHAYATI RAJ;HIMACHAL PRADESH; KERALA;MAHARASHTRA;UTTAR PRADESH;WEST BENGAL
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Kutubhashree Programme
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (CPR), NIRD
TITLE: Kutumbhashree programme: A case study in Kerala
PROJECT LEADER(S): Jayalakshmi, K
STARTING DATE: May, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: August, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To examine the extent of involvement of PRIs and the beneficiaries in the said programme.
2.To examine the issues like Role of PRIs in the programme implementation, identification of beneficiaries for the scheme: identification of IGA in the programme, mobilization process and operational problems.
Methodology: Information was collected from the elected leaders and village elites of the study area through discussion method.
Study area: Kerala
KEYWORDS: PANCHAYATI RAJ;PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS;RURAL DEVELOPMENT;KUTUMBHASHREE PROGRAMME;KERALA
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Local Area Development Scheme
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MONITORING EVALUATION (CME), NIRD
TITLE: Study on the planning & management of the MP/MLA local area development scheme
PROJECT LEADER(S): Rajakutty, S
PROJECT TEAM: Reddy, D P R & Chatterjee, S
STARTING DATE: June, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To review the performance of the scheme: physical & financial progress across the country;
2.To study the procedure adopted by MPs/MLAs in the selection and implementation of the projects: document any innovative practices, approaches;
3. To ascertain the perception and opinion of cross sections of elected representatives at all levels including the PRIs and people on the scheme; and
4. To suggest policy recommendations.
Methodology: Information was collected through questionnaire from the leaders of major political parties and various levels of elected representatives.
Study area:Bihar
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME;PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS;BIHAR
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MONITORING EVALUATION (CME), NIRD
TITLE: Study on the planning and management of the Madhya Pradesh local area development scheme
PROJECT LEADER(S): Rajakutty, S
PROJECT TEAM: Reddy, D P R & Chatterjee, S
STARTING DATE: August, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2002
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To study the procedure adopted by MPs in the selection and implementation of the projects; document any innovative practices/approaches;
2.To analyse the utilisation of funds as well as the deviations if any with respect to the stipulated guidelines;
3. To ascertain the perception and opinion of cross sections of elected representatives at all levels including the PRIs and people;
4. To review the performance of the scheme; physical and financial progress across the country; and
5. To suggest policy recommendations
Study area:Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME; PANCHYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS; KARNATAKA;MADHYA PRADESH
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Million Wells Scheme
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Institute of Applied Manpower Research
MAILING ADDRESS: Indraprastha Estate , Mahatma Gandhi Marg, NEW DELHI-110 002
TELEPHONE NO: 3317849-52
FAX: 91-11-3319909
E-MAIL ADDRESS: iamr@vsnl.com.
TITLE: Concurrent evaluation of million wells scheme
PROJECT LEADER(S): Varshney, R G
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Arora, S C et al
STARTING DATE: October, 1999
DATE OF COMPLETION: January, 2000
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.Aims to study the extent of fulfillment of the objectives of the scheme such as 1)To create assets in the form of an open irrigation well/irrigation source which can bring direct benefits to the rural poor particularly the SCs and STs, in-terms of assessed Continuous supply of irrigation water; 2)To generate additional gainful employment for the target group; and 3)To improve overall quality of life in the rural areas.
Methodology: The designing of schedules, preparation of sampling design and manual of instructions for survey work were taken up by the Monitoring Division of the Ministry. These were discussed and finalised by the Expert Group. Subsequently, two schedules viz., District Schedule and Beneficiary Schedule were designed and pre-tested. During the course of the survey, two new schedules, namely MWS Group Project Schedule and MWS Group Beneficiary Schedule were also canvassed. A stratified four stage sampling design was used.
Study area: State-Bihar--covered 30 districts and 62 blocks.
PRESENT STATUS : Completed
Major findings and conlusions:
1.The time taken in the distbursement of the sanctioned amount to the beneficiaries varied from one week to more than 3 months.
2. As per guidelines, the construction of wells has to be undertaken by the beneficiaries themselves both through their own labour and by hiring local labour.
3. The average increase in the income of beneficiaries generated from crop production was Rs. 4,674 in the case of individual beneficiaries and Rs. 6,674 in that of group beneficiaries.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; IRRIGATION;MILLION WELLS SCHEME
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Model Village
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR MICRO PLANNING (CMP), NIRD
TITLE: Planning and implementation of Model Village Rural Housing Programme
PROJECT LEADER(S): Thaha M
PROJECT TEAM: B Chakravarthy, George Jacob, Shanthudu D, Ramaiah T G
STARTING DATE: May, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: August, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To understand the planning and implementation of various components of the scheme;
2.To take stock of the overall performance of the programme in terms of qualitative and quantitative dimensions in accordance with the guidelines of the programme; and
3. To identify the deficiencies in the operationalization of guidelines and suggest suitable measures for policy refinements.
Methodology: Primary information was collected through a structured questionnaire. Secondary information was gathered from implementing agencies at district, block and village.
Study areas : Puri district of Orissa Kota district of Rajasthan Idduki district of Kerala Dimapur district of Nagaland
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL HOUSING;MODEL VILLAGE;RURAL HOUSING PROGRAMME; ORISSA;RAJASTHAN;KERALA; NAGALAND
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National Social Assistance Programme
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CSD), NIRD
TITLE: A study on implementation of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) - with special reference to fund utilisation
PROJECT LEADER(S): Prasad, R R
PROJECT TEAM: Suman Chandra, K; Sikligar, P C; Jayakumar, E C; and Rajula Devi, A K
STARTING DATE: September, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2001
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To study the problems of coordination among various departments involved in the implementation of the NSAP;
2.To study the problems involved in the identification of the beneficiaries under three components of the NSAP.
3. To study the gap between the targeted beneficiaries and those actually covered; and
4. To study whether the stipulated amount is reaching the targeted beneficiaries, adequacy of the amount disbursed, deviation in the guidelines, if any.
Methodology: Information was collected through interview based on research techniques.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME; NATIONAL SOCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
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Neeru Meeru Programme
NAME OF CENTRE: CENTRE FOR HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT(CHRD), NIRD
TITLE: An innovative programme on traditional rain water harvesting “neeru-Meeru: A case study
PROJECT LEADER(S): Mohan Rao, M J
STARTING DATE: October, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: January, 2003
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To study and analyse the ‘Neeru-Meeru’ systems, practices and their management
2.To assess the impact of the ‘Neeru-Meeru’ programme on drinking water and crop culture
3.To understand the peoples participation in the programme
Study area: Six villages of three mandals in three districts of Andhra pradesh
KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; AGRICULTURE; DRINKING WATER; NEERU-MEERU PROGRAMME; RAIN WATER HARVESTING;ANDHRA PRADESH
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Poverty Alleviation Programme
NAME OF INSTITUTION: South Gujarat University, Dept. of rural Studies
TITLE: Impact of poverty alleviation programmes on below poverty line (BPL)families of Gokul Gram villages of Surat district -- An evaluation study.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Shah, Dilip R.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Chauhan, Mahesh N.
STARTING DATE: November,2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: February, 2001.
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: District Rural Development Agency (DRDA). Nanpura, Surat.
TELEPHONE NO.(C):0261-471015.
Study Area: State: Gujarat; Districts: Surat, Kamrej, Olpad, Burdoli, Junvuni, Kachhal, Chorayas; Clauludi.
KEYWORDS: POVERTY; POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES.GUJARAT.
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Xavier Institute of Social Service.
MAILING ADDRESS: Purulia Road, P.B.7, Ranchi-834 001, JHARKHAND.
TELEPHONE NO. : 0651-200873.
FAX : 0651-315381.
E-MAIL ADDRESS : xisspb7@dte.vsnl.net.in.
WEBSITE : www.xissran.org.
TITLE: Assessment of the impact of poverty alleviation programmes on beneficiaries in a few selected villages of Jharkhand. (Consultancy).
PROJECT LEADER(S): Francken, L and Bhagat, K K.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Ahmad, A and Tirkey, A
STARTING DATE : January, 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: July 2000
NAME OF SPONSORER: Planning Commission, Government of India Yojana Bhavan, New Delhi.
PROJECT ABSTRACT Objectives:
1)the study aimed to look at the cumulative impact of all rural development programmes on the beneficiaries. It was therefore, a comprehensive study making an assessment of both employment generation and infrastructural development programmes and an attempt was made to examine the inter linkages between these programmes;
2) The focus was on the village and beneficiary level. While the impact of the components such as link roads and minor irrigation were assessed for the village as a whole as a facilitating factor for economic development, the programmes of direct poverty alleviation were assessed in terms of impact on the standard of living of the beneficiaries;
3)Taking a holistic view, the study attempted to examine the influence of social factors (social cohesion within the community) on the development of the area or the village; and
4) In the process of making a comprehensive assessment, efforts were made to find out which category of programmes were more beneficial to the rural poor.
Methodology:Information both primary and secondary is collected from 200 households in 10 villages of Ranchi and Gumla districts of Jharkhand State through personal interviews, group interviews and direct observations.
Study area: State: Jharkhand; Districts: Ranchi and Gumla; Blocks: Khunti in Ranchi District; Bano in Gumla District.
PLANNED OUTPUT : Report.
KEYWORDS: POVERTY; POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES; RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RANCHI; GUMLA; BIHAR.
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Project Implementing Agencies
NAME OF THE CENTRE : CENTRE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (CNRM),NIRD
TITLE : A critical appraisal of role of PIA in participatory watershed management
PROJECT LEADER : Jaiswal, A K
STARTING DATE : April, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION : March, 2003
OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the perceived roles of PIAs in participatory watershed management;
2. To critically analyse roles performed by PIAs;
3. To identify the gaps between role perception and role performance; and
4. To suggest the measures to improve the role performance of PIAs
METHODOLOGY: The primary data would be collected with the help of semi-structured schedule, interview, discussions and observations. The secondary data will be collected from available official records, field and project reports of different levels.
STUDY AREAS: Uttar Pradesh
KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION;WATERSHED MANAGEMENT;PROJECT IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES; UTTAR PRADESH
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Rural Development
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA)
TITLE: Natural resource management project in two different watersheds under NWDPRA.
PROJECT LEADER(S) : Singh, H P.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S) : Osman, Mohammed, and Mishra, P K.
STARTING DATE : November, 1998.
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003.
NAME OF SPONSORER: Department of Agriculture
MAILING ADDRESS(S): Government of Andhra pradesh, Near L.B.Stadium, Hyderabad--500 001.
TELEPHONE NO.(S) : 040-3233471.
FAX(S) : 040-3232107/040-3237545.
PROJECT ABSTRACT :
Objectives: 1). To evaluate the vegetative and mechanical interventions for soil and moisture conservation and quantification of hydrologic parameters;
2). To identify suitable trees/shrubs/grasses and legumes for different land use situations in two different agro-ecosystems; and
3). To create technological awareness and monitor the impact of watershed development programme.
Methodology: Topographic survey(50 m x 50 m grid); Land use survey/vegetation in each grid; Participatory Technology Development (PTD)
Study Area:Chintapalli mandal, Nalgonda district; Chittigadda, Vikarabad Mandal, RR Distt.(ANDHRA PRADESH)
PLANNED OUTPUT : Report.
KEYWORDS : RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT; WATERSHED PROGRAMMES; IRRIGATION;
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA)
TITLE: Socio-economic evaluation of watershed programmes in India. (Action Research)
PROJECT LEADER(S) : Reddy, Y V R
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Sastry, G et al.,.
STARTING DATE: June 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION : June 2003.
PROJECT ABSTRACT :
Objectives:
1). To work out costs and returns of different aspects of watershed programme so as to decide profitability of the watershed programme;
2). To know the impact of watershed management on productivity, equity, employment opportunities, social development and standard of living of rural people; and
3)To know the agricultural development and rural employment in the country.
` Methodology: Surveys will be conducted in 36 watersheds under different agro-climatic conditions through out the country. Data will be collected from the records, reports and from the farmers also in a prescribed proforma. The collected data will be tabulated and analysed.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Article; Report.
KEYWORDS : RURAL DEVELOPMENT; IRRIGATION; WATERSHED PROGRAMMES.
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Central Research Institute For Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA).
TITLE: A study on role of village institutions on management of programmes on area development on watershed basis in Southern Telangana of Andhra Pradesh.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Nirmala, G.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S) : Prasad, M S et al.,
STARTING DATE : June 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION : July 2002.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1). To study the structural and the functional characteristics of the village institutions of the watershed development programme;
2). To study the productivity of areas developed on watershed basis ;
3). To study the role of village institutions on: a. The access of usufructs to all with special reference to women and the landless; b. Food and nutritional security; c. Improved water availability; d. Better fodder and fuel availability; e. Better employment (equal wages); f. Empowerment of all stake holders in decision making for better NRM.
Methodology: In Southern Telangana four watersheds namely Manchal, Pamena and Ibrahimpatnam in Ranga reddy district and Metlakunta in Medak district will be purposively selected on the criteria of implementing agency (PIA)and as well the extent of capacity building involved. Time series data regarding productivity of crops for different categories of farmers, groundwater recharge, productivity of crops for different categories of farmers, ground recharge, productivity of fodder crops, resource generation for maintenance of soil and water conservation structures and employment generating activities over time will be collected from records and previous year's from a sample of farmers. A Schedule will be developed and field tested.
Study Area: Ranga Reddy and Medak Districts of Andhra Pradesh
PLANNED OUTPUT: Articles and Reports.
KEYWORDS : IRRIGATION; RURAL DEVELOPMENT; VILLAGE INSTITUTIONS; WATERSHED PROGRAMMES; SOUTHERN TELANGANA; ANDHRA PRADESH;RANGAREDDY DISTRICT; MEDAK DISTRICT.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA).
TITLE: Technology assessment and refinement through institute village Linkage programme for Southern Telangana (A.P.). (Action Research)
PROJECT LEADER(S) : H P Singh , H P and Subba Reddy, G
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S) : Reddy, B M K et al.,
STARTING DATE: 1996.
DATE OF COMPLETION : ongoing.
NAME OF SPONSORER :
Indian Council of Agricultural Research , Division of Agricultural Extension. New Delhi.
TELEPHONE NO.(S): 011-3382629/475 and 011-3386711.
FAX(S): 91-11-3384773.
E-MAIL ADDRESS(S) : rsp@icar.delhi.nic.in
PROJECT ABSTRACT :
Objectives: 1)To assess the needs and identify potentials of various technologies by understanding local agricultural and environmental perceptions and knowledge on production system bias in semi-arid rainfed agro-eco system.;
2) To assess and focus the technologies with focus on stability and sustainability along with productivity of small production systems;
3) To assess and refine the technologies with focus on to sustain higher productivity and profitability taking environmental issues in well defined production systems;
4) To assess the impact of rainfed technologies to address gender specific issues in different production systems;and
5) To identify extra-polation domines for new technology modules based on environmental characterization at meso and mega level.
Methodology: Characterization of resources by PRA; Prioritization of problems and action plans through participatory focus group interactions; Assessment and refinement of technologies through participatory research.
Study area: Nallavelli and Nazdik Singaram Villages of Ranga Reddy district of Andhra Pradesh.
KEYWORDS : RURAL DEVELOPMENT;VILLAGE LINKAGE PROGRAMME;SOUTHERN TELANGANA; RANGAREDDY DISTRICT; ANDHRA PRADESH
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS)
MAILING ADDRESS : Nizamiah Observatory Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad--500 016. (A.P)
TELEPHONE NO: 040-3312789, 3326780
FAX : 040-3326808
E-MAIL ADDRESS: sscess@ren.nic.in
TITLE : Flow of Funds between rural and urban areas in Andhra Pradesh.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Mahendra Dev, S
STARTING DATE : June, 1999.
DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2002.
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD).
MAILING ADDRESS(C): Department of Economic AnalysisResearch, C-24, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, PB.NO.8121, Bandra (East), Mumbai--400051.
TELEPHONE NO.(C): 6523617.
FAX(C): 6530086.
E-MAIL(C) : nabdear@bom3.vsnl.net.in
WEBSITE(C) : www.nabard.org
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)Identifying the determinants of theagricultural surpluses and its estimation and the transfer of such surpluses;
2)Tracing the linkages between rural and urban flows;
3)suggesting ways and means to plough back the rural household savings;and
4)Exploring the possibilities of utilising the network of post offices as conduct of the banking system for deposit mobilisation and credit delivery.
Study area: Andhra Pradesh.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;FUNDS FLOW; CREDIT;RURAL AREAS;URBAN AREAS;
ANDHRA PRADESH
NAME OF INSTITUTION : Centre For Multi Disciplinary Development Research
TITLE : Community non-governmental private sector contribution to development of education, In rural and urban areas
PROJECT LEADER(S): Panchamukhi, P R and Debi, Sailabala .
STARTING DATE: May, 1996.
DATE OF COMPLETION: In Progress.
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Indian Council of Social Science Research.
MAILING ADDRESS(C): Post Box No.10528, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi--110 067.
KEYWORDS: VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS; EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL; DEVELOPMENT; URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Multi Disciplinary Development Research
TITLE: Financial management of Operation Black Board Scheme--A study of seven states.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Panchamukhi, P R
STARTING DATE: November 1999.
DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2000.
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
MAILING ADDRESS(C): 17-B, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110 016.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
(1)To understand the financing patternof Operation Blackboard in our federal structure and to probe the difficulties that the scheme is facing in the background of financing pattern.
(2)To understand why the utilization of resources meant for Operation Blackboard is varying across the states and to suggest measures for fuller utilization of resources.
Methodology: Considering the prevailing unevenness across the states with regard to the release as well as utilization of the funds for the OB scheme, seven states were selected for the study. The overall development and their geographical location were also considered in the selection of the states.
Study area: Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka and Goa.
PRESENT STATUS : Completed
The Operational Blackboard scheme consists of provision of 3 kinds of input provisions of schools namely rooms, teachers and teaching learning equipments(TLE). Procedural delays caused cost escalation in school room construction, and no additional funds were made available to compensate for this escalated cost . Physical inputs like school rooms and materials of TLE are not supplied in accordance with the stipulations of the scheme. Many schools have complained that materials supplied are of very low quality and some times irrelevant for the schools.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Book, Report
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMMES; FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT;OPERATION BLACK BOARD
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Multi-Disciplinary Development Research
TITLE: Towards an alternative approach of Rural development :A study of Ralegan village as a process perceptions and lessons for replication.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Panchamukhi, P R and Kadekodi, G.K
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Nayampalli, Aparna
STARTING DATE: January, 2001.
DATE OF COMPLETION : December, 2001.
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Foundation For Research in Community Health (FRCH).
MAILING ADDRESS(C) : 3-4, Trimiti-B Apartments, 85, Anand Park, Aundh, Pune--411 007.
TELEPHONE NO.(C) : 020-5887020.
FAX(C): 020-5881308.
PROJECT ABSTRACT :
Objectives:
1)To study the study of development process of Ralegan covering technological, socio-cultural, ecological and ethnic factors over the last 15-20 years;
2)To study the stages of development and identify the factors positively or negatively influencing the development process there;
3)To evaluate the monetary and non-monetary as well as local vis-a vis out side resources of inputs and outputs in the process of development;
4)To assess the extent of socio-economic equity achieved through Ralegan's development process;
5)To assess the sustainability and/or replicability of Ralegan's development models.
Methodology: CMDR will collaborate with FRCH in studying the process of rural transformation in Ralegan from the economic angle.
Studyarea: Ralegan Siddhi village of Ahmednagr District in Maharashtra.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; MAHARASHTRA; RALEGAN
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development Management (CWRDM)
TITLE: Cost effective Treatment Methods for the Drinking Water in Rural Areas.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Harikumar, P S et al.,
STARTING DATE: 2000
DATE OF COMPLETION : ongoing
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission (RGNDWM) CGO Complex, New Delhi-110 003
PROJECT ABSTRACT: Water quality problems of Kerala were investigated and treatment methods appropriate for rural Kerala were studied. The cost effectiveness of the treatment system developed using medicinal plants and clay was worked out. The results of the experiment indicate that 0.2g of the material can remove 50-85 per cent of the contaminants like fluoride, hardness, coliforms and phosphates from 250 ml of water. The only plant material, which is comparatively costlier, is clove, which has been found to be the most efficient material for removing fluoride. Experiments were done to separate heavy metals using montmorillonate clay separated from black cotton soil found in Palakkad district. The clay was separated from the soil using chemical treatment method and found that 1 g of clay can remove 95 per cent of copper from 1 litre of water. Filter column using other filtering materials were also worked out.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; DRINKING WATER; RURAL AREAS.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University).
TITLE: The mid term evaluation of Integrated Wasteland Development Programme through Watershed Development Project.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Mani, N D.
STARTING DATE: March, 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: June, 2000.
NAME OF COLLABORATOR : District Rural Development Agency, Dindigul
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)To assess the impact of the programme on selected beneficiaries of the User Group and Self Help Groups , land use, cropping pattern, watershed community etc;
2)To guage the level of people's participation including awareness about the programme and identifying problems there in;
3)To understand the problems in the implementation of the programme; and 4)To suggest lines of remedial action to the problems encountered in the implementation of the programme.
Methodology: Ten watersheds have been selected under IWDP in Shanarpalli block of Dindigul District for the mid-term evaluation study. Thirty per cent of UG and SHG members were selected as the respondents of the study. Field tested interview schedule was prepared and used for data collection. Simple statistical tools were employed for analysis of data.
PRESENT STATUS: Completed:
Major findings and conclusions:
1. Contents of the training programme for whom need to be modified to meet the requirements of the beneficiaries.
2. As the programme is implemented by IWDP wing of DRDA, measures should be taken to cover other programmes of rural development to meet the requirements of landless labourers.
KEYWORDS : RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES;WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT;DINDIGUL DISTRICT;TAMILNADU PROGRAMME;WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Gandhigram Rural Institute
TITLE: Safe Environment - Replicable Sullage Disposal System for Rural Settlement. (Action Research).
PROJECT LEADER(S): Sudhir, M A.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): S.Shanmugam, S et al.,
STARTING DATE: November, 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION : October, 2002.
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016.
PROJECT ABSTRACT :
Objectives:
1). To identify and locate the source of waste water stagnation in the service villages;
2).To design replicable sullage disposal system for the entire village;
3). to motivate women and youth in the villages (at least 10 from each village)in the Science and Technology (ST)intervention through method and result demonstration;
4). To construct the community and household soak pits in the villages through people's participation.
5). To organise environmental clubs in each village and help them learn more about the ways and means of improving their habitat and equip them as caretakers of the ST intervention.
Methodology: Intervention and Action Research Approach, Participatory Rural Appraisal and Extension.
Study Areas: Tamilnadu, Dindigul district, 37 Service Villages in Athoor, Dindigul and Reddiarchatram Blocks.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report, Thesis and Research Monograph.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SANITATION; RURAL AREAS; TAMIL NADU.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Gandhigram Rural Institute
TITLE: Village development indicators.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Sivapragasam, C.
STARTING DATE: May, 1998.
DATE OF COMPLETION: May, 2000.
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: University Grants Commission.Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi.
PROJECT ABSTRACT
Objectives:
(1)To review and compile studies on indicators of development;
(2)To identify the indicators of village development and;
(3)To develop and composite measure of village development index.
Methodology: Survey Method.
Study Area: Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS;TAMIL NADU; DINDIGUL DISTRICT
NAME OF INSTITUTION: JK Institue of Management,Public Administrationand Rural Development
MAILING ADDRESS: Vikas Bhavan, IIIrd Floor, Jammu--Tavi.
TELEPHONE NO: 474390, 474389.
FAX NO: 474389.
TITLE : Organization and working of IWDP’s-A Case Study of IWDP Ramkot.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Sharma, Reva
STARTING DATE: February 2001.
DATE OF COMPLETION: September 2001.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)To study the conceptual and organisational set up of IWDPs at the macro level;
2)To evaluate the organisational and working pattern of IWDPs in JK; and
3)To make an enquiry into the working of IWDP in Ramkot, in Jaman district and offer suggestions and recommendations for improvement.
Methodology: i)Documentation Method (a)Primary;(b)Secondary; (ii)Interviewing and Questionnaire Methods; iii)Structural Functional Method; iv)Evaluative Aalytical Method.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Article and Report.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES' INTEGRATED WOMEN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; JAMMU DISTRICT; JAMMU AND KASHMIR.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: JK Institute of Management,Public Administration and Rural Development (JK IMPARD)
TITLE: Rural sanitation and health status-A comparative study of two villages of Jammu district.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Sharma, Reva
STARTING DATE: February 2001.
DATE OF COMPLETION: July 2001.
PROJECT ABSTRACT :
Objectives:
(1)To calculate the incidence of various communicable diseases in both the villages for a period of one year in the family members particularly in the age group of 0-5;
(2)To calculate the duration of sickness in the adult age group and thus the economic loss caused in terms of working days lost due to illness or attending to illness; and
(3)To compare the mortality rates of both the villages.
Methodology : In order to capture the impact of improved sanitation on the overall, well being in general and improvement in health status, in particular, data were collected from the primary sources on the basis of a field survey conducted with the help of a pre-tested questionnaire.
Study Area: Nagbani, Falora and Ghari Villages in J & K
PLANNED OUTPUT: Article and Report.
PRESENT STATUS: The case study proved that there is a meaningful relationship between sanitation and the health status which are every human beings concern. It has also established that in sanitary and unhygienic practices result in illness which lead to loss of productivity and thus the economic loss in terms of working days for the country as a whole.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT.; RURAL SNITATION; RURAL HEALTH; JAMMU AND KASHMIR.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research.
TITLE: Panchayaton ki karya pranalika moolyankan : Dewas zile ki Gram panchayaton ke sandarbh mein ek adhyayan. (Hindi)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Bhatt, Ashis.
STARTING DATE: April 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: April 2001.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1.To analyze the working of Gram Panchayats; 2.To evaluate the works done by the Gram Panchayats; and 3.To assess the role of Gram Panchayats for comprehensive rural development.
Methodology: Information is collected from 9 gram panchayats of Dewas district through informal interviews with the panchayat raj representatives and villagers. Group discussions and personal observation of accomplished works by the selected panchayats were also formed the source of information.
Study area: State: Madhya Pradesh; District: Dewas; Block: All Blocks.
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report.
KEYWORDS: PANCHAYATI RAJ; GRAM PANCHAYATS; RURAL DEVELOPMENT; MADHYA PRADESH.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
MAILING ADDRESS: Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030, Andhra Pradesh, India.
TELEPHONE NO.: 4016693/4014525.
FAX: 040-4014526.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: sharmavp2000@1213india.com
WEBSITE : www.manageagri.com.
TITLE: IT For farmers reaching the unreached.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Sharma, V P.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Rani, Renuka and Srinivasa Rao M.
STARTING DATE: October, 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION : October, 2001.
PROJECT ABSTRACT :
Objectives:
1) To create IT awareness and provide necessary online support with required village level;
2)To reach research and extension information to the villages in fastest manner through information technology in order to meet their needs;
3).To equipment for farmers and farm families at reduce drudgery of account maintenance and other manual book keeping by providing appropriate softwares at MACTCS/village level;
4).To facilitate electronic communication among DRDA / Collectorate/State level functionaries through email /Internet;
5). To provide access to global information on various aspects (agriculture, weather, marketing, health etc) to the farmers;and
6).To empower rural women through information technology.
Methodology: The computer systems with internet connectivity have been installed at 10 villages in the RR District in Andhra Pradesh. The Mahila Mandal groups have been entrusted with the responsibility to maintain the same. Training to 4 girls from the village has been given and our IT Facilitator has been placed at each village to understand the information needs at village level. At MANAGE NATP-IT cell provides technical back-stopping and also develops tailor made software as the need of the villages.
Study Area: Andhra Pradesh State; Ranga Reddy District, 10 villages: Medchal, Keesara, Ibrahimpatnam; Maheshwaram, Hayathnagar, Ghatkesar; Godumakunta, Parvathipuram, Shameerpet, Chevella.
Present Status: On going.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; FARMERS; RURAL AREAS; ANDHRA PRADESH
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CENTRE FOR BEHAVIORAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CBOD) , NIRD
TITLE: Community participation in land reclamation project: A case study
PROJECT LEADER: Singhal, C S
STARTING DATE: May, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To analyse the perception, attitude group dynamics of the farmers and officials affecting the level of community participation in the project
2. To study the structure and functioning of farmer groups in enlisting the community participation in planning, implementation, operation and maintenance.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through case study method by following PRA techniques from members of farmers societies
STUDY AREAS: Two project villages in one district of Uttar Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION;LAND RECLAMATION;UTTAR PRADESH
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TITLE: Development functionaries: An assessment of motivational configuration
PROJECT LEADER: Aneesuddin, M
STARTING DATE: June, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: August, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To determine the motivational profile of development functionaries at various levels (district, block and village); and
2. To analyse the relationship if any between their levels, age, gender,education and motivational configuration.
METHODOLOGY: The primary data was collected through a questionnaire enlisting information on personal and motivational aspects.
STUDY AREAS: Orissa
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONARIES; MOTIVATION; ORISSA
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TITLE: Dynamics of official-non-official interactions – A behavioural study
PROJECT LEADER: Yogananda Sastry, Chaturvedi
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To diagnose the behavioural dimensions contributing to strained relationship;
2. To isolate the problem from both officials and non-officials view point;and
3. Design a module for organizing interface sessions to enable them to view the problems in correct perspective and work in close liaison to achieve the set goals.
METHODOLOGY: Survey method was be utilised and a partly structured and partly semi-structured schedule was canvassed to the respondents to collect data.
STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONARIES; BEHAVIOURAL STUDY; MADHYA PRADESH
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TITLE: People’s participation under the group approach in SGSY:Case Study
PROJECT LEADER: Vijaya Kumar
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the individual and social features that induced the beneficiaries to participate in a Self-Help Group (SHG) of the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna (SGSY);
2. To study the process of identifying the key activities for mobilizing the SHGs under the SGSY by the Agencies/Block SGSY Committee at the block level in a district.
METHODOLOGY: Information was be collected from the participating rural people through interview cum questionnaire method.
STUDY AREAS: Karnataka
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; SGSY;SELF HELP GROUPS; KARNATAKA
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TITLE: Role of panchayati raj institutions (PRI) in expansion of education (With a special reference to adult literacy)
PROJECT LEADER: Yogananda Sastry, CH
PROJECT TEAM: Singhal, C S & Vijayakumar, S & Aneesuddin, M
STARTING DATE: July, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1.To understand the role performed by the PRIs in expansion of education
2. To study the composition of village education society and the powers and functions listed relating to education (Primary, Secondary, non-formal and adult)
3. To assess the official and non-official relationship impact on the functioning of the village education society
4. To examine the quantum of training/orientation provided to the PRI elected members about their role in implementation of education programmes.
STUDY AREAS: One district each in Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Gujarat
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; PANCHAYATI RAJ; PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS; ADULT LITERACY
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CENTRE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RURAL RECONSTRUCTION (CDMRR), NIRD
TITLE: Functioning of Public Distribution System ( PDS ) in north eastern States: A study
PROJECT LEADER: Kunnumkal, Mathew C
PROJECT TEAM: Jena, A C & Ramachandraiah, G
STARTING DATE: October, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To critically examine the functioning ofPDS in terms of administrative arrangements and monitoring mechanisms and utilization of PDS by the users;
2. To assess the role and perception of the public on the PDS, operators of Fair Price Shops (FPS) and different link organizations and extent of leakages at different levels of PDS implementation;
3. To assess the delivery system in terms of their infrastructure and allocation norms etc; and
4. To suggest appropriate measures for making PDS more effective in rural areas of north eastern states.
METHODOLOGY: Primary information was collected through a structured schedule from a total of 300 sample respondents. Secondary data were collected from the Records at household level, fair price shop level and godown level.
STUDY AREAS: 2 States of North Eastern Region
KEYWORDS : RURAL DEVELOPMENT;PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM;NORTH EASTERN INDIA
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TITLE: Community initiatives in rooftop rain water harvesting for drinking water.
PROJECT LEADER: Sivaram, P
STARTING DATE: January, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the rooftop rain water harvesting structures and their management;
2. To examine the nature and extent of community initiatives in rooftop rain water harvesting structures;
3. To analyse the roof water storage and handling practices; and
4. To study the costs of rooftop water harvesting structures practiced by the rural communities.
METHODOLOGY: Primary information was collected from a total sample of 20 families through group interviews and focus group discussion method. Secondary data were collected from Directorate of Public Health Engineering Dept. (PHED), Panchayat and Rural Development Departments and NGOs.
STUDY AREAS : Mizoram
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;DRINKING WATER;ROOF TOP WATER RAIN WATER HARVESTING;WATER STORAGE; MIZORAM
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CENTRE FOR HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (CHRD) , NIRD
TITLE: Community interventions in rural water supply: drinking Water.
PROJECT LEADER: Mohan Rao, M J
STARTING DATE: September, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: Dcember, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To analyse the extent and quality of community participation in operation & maintenance and;
2. To study the IEC and training components in effective implementation of drinking water project.
METHODOLOGY: PRA tools such as semi structured interviews, and focus group discussions were used to gather information.
STUDY AREAS: Uttar Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;DRINKING WATER;RURAL WATER SUPPLY;COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION;INFORMATION;EDUCATION;COMMUNICATION;UTTAR PRADESH
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TITLE: Innovative rural sanitation projects: A study of government and NGO interventions in selected states.
PROJECT LEADER: Srinivasan, S
STARTING DATE: December, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: February, 2002.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To analyse the organization and management aspects of innovative rural sanitation projects of sample NGOs;
2. To examine and analyse the role of government in planning and management of rural sanitation programme in two sample states;
3. To assess the performance of selected projects in terms of coverage of villages and population; project effects and impacts, community participation and the problems and constraints in implementation; and
4. To study the socio-cultural factors and behavioural aspects of the rural community regarding sanitation and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) components in sanitation projects implemented by the sample NGOs.
METHODOLOGY: Primary data were collected from a total sample of 50 users through conducting interviews and focus group discussion method. Secondary data were collected from the offices of the rural development departments of sample states and selected NGOs.
STUDY AREAS: Gujarat and West Bengal.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL SANITATION;VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS; GUJARAT; WEST BENGAL
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TITLE: Management of drinking water and sanitation in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and West Bengal, current status and lessons for policy makers and implementors.
PROJECT LEADER: Durgaprasad, P
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001
OBJECTIVES: 1. To appreciate the policies and programmes of drinking water and sanitation in the selected states in general and the sample districts in particular;
2. To assess the performance of rural drinking water supply and sanitation programmes in terms of coverage of villages and population; and the problems in operation and maintenance of water structures and systems created under the scheme; and
3. To examine the problems and constraints in the implementation of drinking water and sanitation programmes.
METHODOLOGY : Information was collected through PRA tools like focus group discussions and semi structured interview from a sample of 150 users of drinking water and sanitation from a few RWS project villages.
STUDY AREAS: Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and West Bengal
KEYWORDS : RURAL DEVELOPMENT;DRINKING WATER;SANITATION;MADHYA PRADESH; PUNJAB; WEST BENGAL
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TITLE: Sector reforms in rural water supply programme: An exploratory study of pilot projects
PROJECT LEADER: Durgaprasad, P
PROJECT TEAM: Srinivasan, S; Sivaram, P; and Mohan Rao, M J
STARTING DATE: June, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2002
OBJECTIVES: 1.Review the ‘drinking water sector reform’ policy document of the DDWS/RGNDWM, MORD;
2. Analyse the extent and quality of ‘sector reforms’ sought to be brought out in the pilot projects; and
3. Distill management lessons from the ‘sector reforms projects’ through a SWOT analysis of pilot and control group districts.
STUDY AREAS: Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL WATER SUPPLY;DRINKING WATER;DRINKING WATER SECTOR REFORMS;KARNATAKA;UTTAR PRADESH
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CENTRE FOR MICRO PLANNING (CMP), NIRD
TITLE: Credit and subsidy in rural housing sector: With focus on accessibility, utility and repayment – A study in select states.
PROJECT LEADER: Thaha, M
PROJECT TEAM: Chakravarthy, B; George, Jacob; Madhava Rao, V; Shanthudu, D; and Ramaiah, T G
STARTING DATE: April, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: January, 2003
OBJECTIVES: 1. To identify and examine the socio- political factors in selection of beneficiaries, sites and allotment of houses and also find out the gender issues in planning and implementation of credit linked rural housing schemes.
2. To examine the socio-economic background of the beneficiaries covered under various credit linked rural housing schemes and also find out the extent of adherence to the guidelines/norms there of.
3. To study the issues concerning access to credit coverage, utility and repayment.
4. To suggest measures for policy refinement.
STUDY AREAS: Chattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Pondicherry, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL HOUSING;RURAL CREDIT; SUBSIDY;REPAYMENT; CHATTISGARH;HIMACHAL PRADESH; PONDICHERRY;RAJASTHAN;ANDHRA PRADESH
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TITLE: Micro level rural planning (with focus on Process) resource mobilization and machinery: A case study
PROJECT LEADER: Shanthudu, D
STARTING DATE: December, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: February, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine and understand the process of planning and implementation of local plans at grassroots level;
2. To identify deficiencies/gaps in the process of planning resource mobilization and machinery for rural planning; and
3. To suggest measures for betterment in micro level rural planning
STUDY AREAS: Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL PLANNING;LOCAL PLANNING; RESOURCE MOBILIZATION; JAISALMER DISTRICT;RAJASTHAN
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TITLE: Planning for a village panchayat
PROJECT LEADER: Ramaiah, T.G
STARTING DATE: April, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: August, 2002
OBJECTIVES: To prepare a development plan for a village panchayat for provision of socio-economic facilities with peoples participation.
STUDY AREAS: One gram panchayat in Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; PANCHAYATI RAJ;VILLAGE PLAN;CHITTOOR DISTRICT; ANDHRA PRADESH
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TITLE: Status of planning in a gram panchayat with focus on peoples participation and resource mobilization: A case study in Andaman and Nicobar Island (UT)
PROJECT LEADER: Shanthudu, D
STARTING DATE: July, 2003
DATE OF COMPLETION: October, 2003
OBJECTIVES:
1. To review the planning process followed in the preparation of plan for a gram panchayat with focus on peoples participation
2. To examine the resource mobilization for implementation of the development plan of the gram panchayats.
3. To identify the constraints in relation to people’s participation and resource mobilization and suggest measures.
STUDY AREAS: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT PANCHAYATI RAJ;GRAM PANCHAYATS;PEOPLES PARTICIPATION; RESOURCE MOBILISATION; ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
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CENTRE FOR PANCHAYATI RAJ (CPR) , NIRD
TITLE: Arrangement for implementation of Sampoorna Grameen Rojgar Yojana
PROJECT LEADER: Srivastava, K B
PROJECT TEAM: Jayalakshmi, K ; Bhaskara Rao, Y ; Vithal, C P ; Sarumathi, M
STARTING DATE: October, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: February, 2003
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine the flow of funds and other aspects such as time lag, etc.,
2. To study administrative and political aspects/impediments affecting the process of implementation
3. To examine policies and strategies and their influence on implementation of SGRY
4. To understand the perception of elected representatives and people at large about the programme and benefits that accrued to the area
5. To examine the role of DRDA and Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti in its implementation and
6. To assess the role of Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha in implementation of schemes under SGRY.
METHODOLOGY: Survey research method
STUDY AREAS: Chhatisgarh, Uttaranchal, Bihar, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; SAMPOORNA GRAMMEN ROJGAR YOJANA;CHHATISGARH; UTTARANCHAL;BIHAR;GOA;ANDHRA PRADESH; HARYANA
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TITLE: Community empowerment through decentralized governance: A study of gram sabha in Rajasthan
PROJECT LEADER: Sarumathy, M
STARTING DATE: September, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine the dimensions of gram sabha in the process of village development
2. To analyse the effectiveness of gram sabhas with regard to its power in social audit and
3. To suggest measures for making gram sabhas effective instrument of decentralized planning
METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected from elected representatives, villagers and officials through interview method.
STUDY AREAS: Two gram sabhas in a district of Rajasthan
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT PANCHAYATI RAJ;COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT; DECENTRALISED GOVERNANCE;GRAM SABHA;RAJASTHAN
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TITLE: Implementation process of Samuthuvapuram Scheme in Tamilnadu
PROJECT LEADER: Bhaskar Rao Y
STARTING DATE: May, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine salient features of the scheme;
2. To describe infrastructure facilities for promoting harmony among the community;
3. To identify the institutions involved in successful implementation of the scheme; and
4. To suggest measures that will contribute to communal harmony.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected from different sections of people through interview method with the help of an interview schedule.
STUDY AREAS: Kanyakumari district of Tamilnadu
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; SAMUTHUVAPURAM SCHEME; TAMILNADU
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TITLE: Inter - organizational linkages at the village level – A study of inter- relationships between different organizations
PROJECT TEAM: Thrust Members
STARTING DATE: June, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To identify the areas of cooperationamong different organizations;
2. To highlight the areas of conflict among different organizations; and
3. To understand the organizational dynamics in the context of development.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected with the help of an organizational data schedule and an interview with the office bearers of village based organizations (functional).
STUDY AREAS: Manipur, Orissa and Rajasthan.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;ORGANISATIONAL LINKAGES; MANIPUR; ORISSA; RAJASTHAN
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CENTRE FOR QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES(CQT) ,NIRD
CENTRE FOR RURALINDUSTRIES AND EMPLOYMENT (CRIE) , NIRD
TITLE: Constraints and utilization of infrastructure for the rural poor – role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)/Community Based Organisations(CBOs)
PROJECT LEADER: Hanumantha Rao, K
PROJECT TEAM: Gangi Reddy, Y and Murugesan, R
STARTING DATE: May, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: October, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To assess the extent to which poor could utilize the social infrastructure available in and around the village;
2. To find out the mode and degree of participation of poor in the maintenance of social infrastructure;
3. To identify the constraints experienced by the poor in accessing the services;
4. To delineate the role played by the PRIs and CBOs in facilitating the poor in availing of the services;
5. To assess the effect of utilization of infrastructure on the livelihoods of the poor
STUDY AREAS : Maharashtra and Karnataka
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL NFRASTRUCTURE;SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE; POVERTY ALLEVIATION;PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS;COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS; MAHARASHTRA;KARNATAKA
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CENTRE FOR QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES(CQT) ,NIRD
TITLE: Implementation of Employment Assurance Scheme(EAS): A study
PROJECT LEADER: Rangacharyulu, S V
PROJECT TEAM: Hanumantha Rao, K
STARTING DATE: April, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study planning and implementation of EAS vis-à-vis the guidelines;
2. To assess the performance of EAS in the study states right from its inception; and
3. To identify the factors responsible for performance of EAS in the study states.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through discussions with the officers, elected representatives and members of beneficiaries/committees on different facets of EAS.
STUDY AREAS: Tamilnadu and West Bengal
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; EMPLOYMENT ASSURANCE SCHEME;TAMILNADU;WEST BENGAL
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CENTRE FOR RURALINDUSTRIES AND EMPLOYMENT (CRIE) , NIRD
TITLE: Impact of key non-farm activities on rural poor
PROJECT LEADER: Ramachandraiah, G
STARTING DATE: September, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the nature and extent of interventionist approaches in non-farm sector activities for rural development;
2. To examine the economic impact on employment and income generation in selected non-farm activities.
METHODOLOGY : Information was collected with the help of a checklist and canvassing of schedules to production units and promotional agencies.
STUDY AREAS: Sangli district, Maharashtra
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;NON FARM ACTIVITIES;EMPLOYMENT GENERATION; INCOME GENERATION;MAHARASHTRA
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TITLE: Infrastructure for the rural poor
PROJECT LEADER: Sudhakar Rao
PROJECT TEAM: Gangi Reddy, Y; Krishnamurthy, V ; Murugesan, R & Hanumantha Rao
STARTING DATE: March, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine infrastructure utilization;
2. Participation in maintenance of assets;
3. Impact on livelihoods;
4. Infrastructure promoted by NGOs to help production groups; and
5. Management of infrastructure assets.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through case group discussions and PRA techniques.
STUDY AREAS: Goa, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE;GOA;JAMMU AND KASHMIR; UTTAR PRADESH
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TITLE: Planning and implementation of SGSY
PROJECT LEADER: Sudhakara Rao, B
PROJECT TEAM: Ramachandraiah, G ; Krishnamurthy, V ; Murugesan, R & Gangi Reddy, Y
STARTING DATE: April, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: August, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the promoting factors for group approaches in entrepreneurship and project development;
2. To suggest measures for aiming at a macro policy for making group/cluster interventions;
3. To examine backward and forward linkages and issues involved in social mobilization.
METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected through case study method.
STUDY AREAS: Bihar, Gujarat, Orissa and Sikkim
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; SGSY; BIHAR; GUJARAT;ORISSA;SIKKIM
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TITLE: Planning and implementation of SGSY
PROJECT LEADER : Purushotham, P
STARTING DATE: April, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
OBJECTIVES: To review the programme planning process, particularly the identification and development of activity clusters, investment appraisal and group formation of SHGs for SGSY activity.
STUDY AREAS: Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Mizoram
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES;PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION;SGSY
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TITLE: Role of institutions in influencing technologies in selected rural industries
PROJECT LEADER: Gangi Reddy, Y
STARTING DATE: Sptember, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the institutional mechanism that facilitates the process of technology transfer and adoption in rural areas;
2. To examine the role of different stake holders and their contribution to the technology transfer process;
3. To study the impact of technology transfer on the improvement of productivity of different activities taken by the rural people.
METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected from a Sample of total 20 respondents through structured schedule and discussion method.
STUDY AREAS: Uttar Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL NDUSTRIALISATION;TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER; UTTAR PRADESH
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TITLE: Role of non-farm sector in agro-based economy
PROJECT LEADER: Ramachandriah, G
STARTING DATE: October, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To analyse the nature and extent of important non-farm sector activities
2. To examine the impact of non-farm sector in employment and income generation in agro-based economy.
METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected through survey method with the help of individual schedule guidelines.
STUDY AREAS: Punjab
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;NON-FARM SECTOR ACTIVITIES;EMPLOYMENT GENERATION; INCOME GENERATION; PUNJAB
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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CSD) , NIRD
TITLE: Preparation of status paper on best practices in participation and empowerment
PROJECT LEADER: Suman Chandra, K
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To compile literature on good practices in participation and empowerment of rural people; and
2. To examine the inherent strengths and weaknesses of the various approaches to participation and empowerment.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through discussions with the project implementing machinery.
STUDY AREAS: Gujarat
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;PEOPLES PARTICIPATION;EMPOWERMENT;BEST PRACTICES; GUJARAT
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CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CSED), NIRD
TITLE: Changing role of agri-business in the context of globalization
PROJECT LEADER: Mohanan, N
STARTING DATE: June, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To assess the strength of agricultural cooperatives in providing farm support services like supply of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to their members;
2. To analyse role efficacy of agricultural cooperatives, in providing value added services like processing and marketing of output of their member patrons; and
3. In the above process, gauge the operational efficiency of agri-coops for sustainable development of the rural economy in the context of globalization.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected from member patrons of the cooperatives with the help of appropriate research tools.
STUDY AREAS: Coimbatore & Nilgiris Districts of Tamilnadu
KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS;AGRI BUSINESS; AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES; GLOBALISATION;RURAL DEVELOPMENT;TAMILNADU
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TITLE: Rural marketing and the need for infrastructural development
PROJECT LEADER: Prasada Rao, D V L N V
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: October, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To identify the problems of marketing in rural areas;
2. To study the existing infrastructural facilities for rural marketing; and
3. To give suggestions to strengthen the infrastructural facilities for rural marketing.
METHODOLOGY: Data were collected from a total sample of 100 households through interview with the help of a pre-designed questionnaire.
STUDY AREAS: Junagad district, Gujarat
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL MARKETING;RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE;GUJARAT
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TITLE: Rural road connectivity
PROJECT LEADER: Mohanan, N
PROJECT TEAM: All faculty members of CSED
STARTING DATE: August, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine the current status of road connectivity in selected DLO districts in four states;
2. To identify gaps in rural road network, required road length, estimated cost of construction and the impact of roads on rural economy; and
3. To analyse the interface between road connectivity and access to various services required by the people.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through structured schedules followed with PRA techniques from the sample respondents.
STUDY AREAS: Himachal Pradesh, Orissa, Tamilnadu and Uttar Pradesh.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL ROADS;HIMACHAL PRADESH; ORISSA; TAMILNADU; UTTAR PRADESH
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TITLE: Sustainable development through community based resource management : A study of Van Panchayats of Uttaranchal
PROJECT LEADER: Maithani, B P
STARTING DATE: May, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the evolution structure and functions of Van Panchayats in Uttaranchal
2. To study the rules and regulations governing their functioning
3. To study the actual functioning of few Van Panchayats both in Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttaranchal with special reference to their status, powers and process of decision making, extent of community participation, responsibility and benefit sharing arrangement and
4. To assess its potential as a mechanism for sustainable rural development and scope of its replication in similar other areas.
METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected through case study and survey method.
STUDY AREAS: Uttaranchal
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; PANCHAYATI RAJ;VAN PANCHAYATS;FORESTRY; UTTARANCHAL
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CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT (CWD), NIRD
TITLE: Access to credit for women under SGSY
PROJECT LEADER: Mohiuddin, Asghari
PROJECT TEAM: Hemalatha Prasad, C; Rizwana, A; Yadapanavar, A V; and Seetharaman, Sridhar
STARTING DATE: June, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the processes by which the SHGs, individual Swarazgans receive credit assistance from various banking institutions;
2. To understand the role of financial institutions like Lead Banks, Commercial Banks, Cooperative Banks and Regional Rural Banks in planning and preparation of projects etc.,
3. To find out the impact of banks in group formation, income generating activities for both individual Swarozgans and SHGs.
METHODOLOGY: Primary data were collected from the groups and individual Swarozgans and secondary data were collected from Banks/DRDAs/SIRDs.
STUDY AREAS: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME; SGSY; CREDIT; INSTITUTIONAL CREDIT;WOMEN;ANDHRA PRADESH; ARUNACHAL PRADESH; GUJARAT; MAHARASHTRA;UTTAR PRADESH; WEST BENGAL
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT , NIRD
TITLE: Issues in implementation and management of information & communication technology (ICT application in rural areas: An agenda for 2002
PROJECT LEADER: Vedakumari V
PROJECT TEAM: Prasad, R R; Venugopala Sharma, G V; Krishna Gopal, C ; Satishchandra, P; Hermon, R R; Satyanarayana; Madhava Rao V; Rajasekhar Reddy
STARTING DATE : July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine the existing ICT applications at the grassroots level in RD sector;
2. To identify the limitations/constraints of ICT application;
3. To identify the potential ICT applications in RD sector; and
4. To suggest the policy measures for optimizing the ICT application in RC sector.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through a structured questionnaire from the users of nformation and Communication Technology (ICT) services.
STUDY AREAS: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh
KEYWORDS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY;RURAL DEVELOPMENT; ANDHRA PRADESH;KARNATAKA;KERALA;MADHYA PRADESH
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NORTH-EASTERN REGIONAL CENTRE (NERC), NIRD , GUWAHATI
TITLE: Study of community based organizations and self-help groups in the selected states in North-East.
PROJECT LEADER: Kumaran, K P
STARTING DATE: September, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the factors contributing to the emergence of CBOs and SHGs in the North-East;
2. To prepare typology of CBOs and SHG;
3. To study their structure and function with special reference to socio- economic activities and participation of members in these activities; and
4. To examine their networking and linkages with other local institutions.
METHODOLOGY: Primary data were collected from the officials and members with the help of an interview schedule. Secondary data were collected from the office records and other sources.
STUDY AREAS: Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS;SELF HELP GROUPS; MANIPUR;MEGHALAYA;TRIPURA
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RESEARCH CELL
TITLE: Common interest groups (CIGs): A case study of factors facilitating integrated action for rural development
PROJECT LEADER: Rajanikanth, G
STARTING DATE: June, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the pattern of emerging Common Interest Groups (CIGs);
2. To study the strategies of cooperation among the Common Interest Groups.
3. To study the factors affecting the linkages among the CIGs; and
4. To suggest sustainable pattern of linkages among CIGs
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected through case study method.
STUDY AREAS: Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;COMMON INTEREST GROUPS(CIGs);ANDHRA PRADESH; MADHYA PRADESH
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NAME OF INSTITUTION: National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA).
MAILING ADDRESS Department of Space, Government of India, Balanagar, Hyderabad--500 077.
TELEPHONE NO.: 040-3878962.
FAX: 040-7878962.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: vraghavaswamy@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: www.nrsa.gov.in
TITLE: Remote Sensing and GIS inputs for Preparation of Development Plan on Rural Roads for three districts of Jhalawar, Baran and Dhaulpur in Rajasthan. (Consultancy)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Raghav Swamy, V
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Ravishankar, G et al.,
STARTING DATE: March 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: April 2001.
NAME OF SPONSORER: Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Land Resources. "G" Wing, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
PROJECT ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To carry out inventory of existing roads, their geometry and location; To prepare road network map at District and Tehsil level; To assess village (road)connectivity and road lengths.
Methodology: The study is carried out by vectorisation of rural road information directly using IRS (PAN)data of year 2000. The road details are captured from various maps and updated from satellite data and field checks. The rural road connectivity analysis is carried out using GIS software and results are analysed and data base is created.
Study area: State: Rajasthan, Districts: Jhalawar, Baran and Dhaulpure.
PLANNED OUTPUT: i)THEMATIC MAPS IN GIS; DISTRICT MAPS:1:250,000 SCALE;
TALUK MAPS: 1:100,000
KEYWORDS:RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL ROADS; REMOTE SENSING; GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM; RAJASTHAN.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: People's Research Organisation for Grass Root Environmental Scientific Services (PROGRESS).
TITLE: Design and development of software for planning and management of different types of watersheds for rural areas. (Action Research)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Rajendra Prasad, J.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Prakashamma, Y et al.,
STARTING DATE: June, 1997.
DATE OF COMPLETION: September, 2000.
NAME OF SPONSORER: Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India. Electronics Niketan, 6, CGO Complex,New Delhi-110 003. TELEPHONE NO.(S)011-4363134.FAX(S)011-4363112. E-MAIL:kkanth@mit.gov.in
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
(1) To document socio-economic data;
(2) To record and Analyze natural resource base information;
(3) To propose an integrated developmental plan;
(4)Design treatment structures; and
(5) Generate maps and reports.
Methodology: Design software modules; develop modules in collaboration with field watershed activities; establish database and case models of existing watersheds;and test different modules with fixed cases etc.
Study Area: Ranga Reddy, Nalgonda and Warangal districts in Andhra Pradesh.
PRESENT STATUS:Completed:
Integration of software models is completed and in the final stage of debugging and testing;the integrated package is expected to give assistance in planning and monitoring watershed development programmes.
PLANNED OUTPUT:Report.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT; SOFTWARE; ANDHRA PRADESH.
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Shiridi Sai Rural Institute.
MAILING ADDRESS: Pravaranagar, C/O.Padmashri Vikha Patil College, At/Post:Loni Khurd, Tq. Rahata, Dist:Ahmednagar.
TELEPHONE NO.: 02422-73232.
FAX: 02422-73703.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ssri@pravara.ren.nic.in
TITLE: Establishment of IT centres in selected villages in Pravara area on a pilot basis.
PROJECT LEADER(S): Radha Raj.
STARTING DATE: August, 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: On-going
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD). Department of Economic Analysis Research, C-24, G-Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, PB.NO.8121, Bandra (East), Mumbai--400051.TELEPHONE NO. 6523617. FAX(C): 6530086. E-MAIL(C):nabdear@bom3.vsnl.net.in. WEBSITE(C): www.nabard.org
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)Empowering people in improving their quality of life through better access to information on improved techniques in agriculture and allied activities;
2)Providing market information on every day basis from various markets; and
3)Providing information on housing sanitation, education and health care.
Study area: State: Maharashtra.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY;QUALITY OF LIFE ; INFORMATION CENTRE; RURAL INFORMATION;MAHARASHTRA
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Vigyan Ashram
MAILING ADDRESS: Pabal; District: Pune-412 403. Maharashtra
TELEPHONE NO: 02138-52326.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: sskalbag@vsnl.com
TITLE: Rural development through education system (RDES) (Action Research)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Kalbag, S S and Mishra (Ms), Nileema
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Sir Dorabjee Tata Trust Bombay House, Homi Modi St.,Mumbai--400 001. TELEPHONE NO.022-2049131 ext. 4358 FAX: 022-2826092. E-MAIL: rhariharan@tata.com.
PROJECT ABSTRACT
Objectives:
1)To demonstrate the extendibility of the Vigyan Ashram "Learning while Doing" model through 20-25 schools in Maharashtra, using appropriate management tools
2)To demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the multimedia computer based interactive lessons and the computer network systems.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; EDUCATION SYSTEM; RURAL AREAS; MAHARASHTRA
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Xavier Institute of Social Service.
TITL TITLE : Quick evaluation of all the programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development : Data collection for three districts. (Consultancy)
PROJECT LEADER(S): Bhagat, K K.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Ahmad, A and Tirkey, A.
STARTING DATE: April, 2000.
DATE OF COMPLETION: Completed
NAME OF SPONSORER: Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi-110 001
PROJPROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1) Programme Implementation, whether guidelines of various schemes are being followed with reference to selection of beneficiaries, utilisation of funds allocated and transparency and involvement of people in programme implementation;
2) Survival of assets created, in particular whether all the assets created under the schemes have survived, are in use and cost effective; and
3) Impact on productivity in poverty alleviation, in particular whether the programmes have contributed in increasing/improving production, employment and living conditions of people below the poverty line.
Methodology: Information is collected from the review of departmental records of the last three years ie., 1996-97; 1997-98 and 1998-99 of 13 blocks at 3 districts in Bihar. Scope of the Study: The scope of the study was confined to individual sectoral programme only. In other words, each of the following identified programmes were studied separately. i)Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY); ii)Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA);iii)National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)(National Old Age Pension Scheme, National Family Benefit Scheme National Maternity Benefit Scheme); iv)Watershed (Desert Development Programme; Drought Peone Area Programme Integrated Watershed Development Programme); v)Supply of Improved Toolkits in Rural Artisans (SITRA); vi)Training of Rural Youth of Self Employment (TRYSEM); vii)Information, Education Communication (IEC).
Study area: State : Bihar; District: Singhbhum (East), Siwan and Rohtas; Blocks: Musabani, Dumaria and Jamshedpur (Singhbhum East); Basantpur, Guthani, Pachrukhi, Aandar and Daraunda (Siwan); Shivnaga, Dawath, Kochas, Sanjhauli and Akorhigola (Rohtas)
PRESENT STATUS: Completed
PLANNED OUTPUT: Soft copy of data.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; BIHAR
NAME OF INSTITUTION: Xavier Institute of Social Service.
TITLE: Study on rural initiatives in sanitation in rural areas. (Consultancy).
PROJECT LEADER(S): Bhagat, K K.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Ahmad, A and Tirkey, A.
STARTING DATE: December, 1999.
DATE OF COMPLETION: May, 2000
NAME OF SPONSORER: UNICEF. Regional Office, 8, Patliputra Colony,Patna--800 013.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
Objectives of the study were to:
(1).assess the number of units in the private sector who were dealing in sanitary hardware either as sellers of manufactured goods or as producers of vitreous/ ferro-cement / cement-fabricated material or as both, and to prepare their list;
(2).assess their turnover, product mix and the approximate share of private individual purchases in the total turnover of sanitary hardware;
(3).study the nature of investment made in the sector, the role of institutional finance in promoting the enterprise and the scope for additional investment;
(4).assess the trend in growth of turnover over the last ten years and the critical factors that might had contributed to the increase in sales of sanitary hardware
(5).assess the size and characteristics of the catchment of the typical unit/(s);
(6). understand the profile of the typical individual buyer of sanitary hardware in the rural market; and 7). assess the willingness of the enterpreneurs to participate as partners in the RSP and the nature of support considered critical.
Methodology: Information both primary and secondary is collected from buyers and wholesale dealers and distributors of sanitary hardware in rural areas through sample survey method.
Study Area: State Bihar; District: Ranchi.
PRESENT STATUS: Completed
PLANNED OUTPUT: Report.
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; RURAL SANITATION; RURAL AREAS; RANCHI; BIHAR.
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NAME OF THE CENTRE: CENTRE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CSD) (NIRD)
TITLE: Mainstreaming child labour into rural development programmes (Consultancy)
PROJECT LEADER: Prasad, R R
PROJECT TEAM: Suman Chandra, K
STARTING DATE: August, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: July, 2003
NAME OF SPONSORER: International Labour Organisation(ILO) New Delhi.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To mainstream issues related to rural child labour households into rural development programmes with a view to ensuring that the long-term effects of poverty alleviation programmes on child labour impinge on determinants of absolute poverty, such as the endowment of resource ownership, productivity in using resources and the net earnings realized through the productive use of resources.
2. To build up capacity of government officials, training institutions, panchayati raj institutions, rural cooperatives, community based organizations (CBOs), NGOs and self help groups to plan and implement income generating programmes for rural child labour households. Ensure that the increased income of the households result in releasing working children in rural areas from workplace and joining formal schools.
STUDY AREAS: All India
KEYWORDS: SOCIOLOGY;CHILD LABOUR;SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES; INDIA
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CENTRE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (CNRM) , NIRD
TITLE: Dairy scheme under SGSY:A study in Uttar Pradesh
PROJECT LEADER: Venkatadri, S
STARTING DATE: August, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: October, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the mechanism of input and output management aspects of dairy enterprises under SGSY;
2. To study the effects of the scheme on the socio-economic conditions of the swarozgaries;
3. To study the factors contributing to adoption of technologies leading to productivity/production enhancement;
4. To analyse opportunities and suggest measures for further improvement.
METHODOLOGY: Information were collected through interviews from the sample respondents.
STUDY AREAS: Uttar Pradesh
KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS;ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; DAIRY TECHNOLOGY; SAMPURNA GRAM SWAROZGAR YOJANA;UTTAR PRADESH
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TITLE: Sheep rearing scheme under SGSY: A study in Himachal Pradesh
PROJECT LEADER: Venkatadri, S
STARTING DATE: November, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the various aspects of input and output management of sheep rearing enterprises under SGSY
2. To study the factors contributing to adoption of technologies leading to productivity/production enhancement
3. To study the effects of the scheme on the socio-economic conditions of the swarozgaris; and
4. To analyze opportunities and suggest measures for further improvements
METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected from a sample of 200 Swarozgaris through interview method.
STUDY AREAS: Two districts in Himachal Pradesh
KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS;ANIMAL HUSBANDRY;SHEEP REARING;SGSY
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CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT (CWD), NIRD
TITLE: Marketing strategies for products of women Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
PROJECT LEADER: Hemalatha Prasad, C
PROJECT TEAM : Rizwana, A; Seetharaman, Sridhar; Ramana Rao, D V V;andYadappanavar, A V
STARTING DATE: June, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To analyze prevailing marketing strategies and channels of distribution at the state, district and block level for the selected products;
2. To assess the utilization of these channels by the women’s groups;
3. To understand the institutional mechanism and marketing intelligence aspects of all the products manufactured by women SHGs under SGSY;
4. To identify the problems faced by the groups in the process of marketing etc.,
STUDY AREAS: Assam, Chattisgarh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh
KEYWORDS: WOMEN;SELF HELP GROUPS; SELF HELP GROUP PRODUCTS; MARKETING;SGSY
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TITLE: Micro credit interventions in promoting micro enterprises: An exploratory study (phase-II)
PROJECT LEADER: Mohiuddin, Asgari
PROJECT TEAM: Mohanan, N ; Sudhakar Reddy, E; Reddy, D P R; Ramana Rao, D V V
STARTING DATE: July, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2002
OBJECTIVES
1. To examine the structural characteristics of SHGs that are emerging in the rural credit market;
2. To analyse the operating systems in SHGs for mobilization of savings, delivery of credit to the needy, management of group funds, recovery of loan overdues, and linking process with banks, etc.;
3. To explore the effectiveness of SHGs in identifying, nurturing entrepreneurial talent among poor and providing escort services in micro enterprise development;
4. To analyse the role played by Self-Help Promotional Agencies (SHPA) in building up leadership, establishing linkage with banks, access to product market, technical upgradation, management of group funds, skill development etc. for sustainable development of micro enterprises; and
5. To suggest appropriate policy interventions for effective performance of SHGs.
METHODOLOGY: Information was collected from 300 SHGs through case study and survey method.
STUDY AREAS: Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and North East Region
KEYWORDS: WOMEN;SELF HELP GROUPS;MICRO ENTERPRISES;MICRO CREDIT;ORISSA;UTTAR PRADESH;NORTH EASTERN INDIA
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TITLE: Mobilizing Self-Help Groups : Study of principles and processes.
PROJECT LEADER: Ramana Rao, D V V
STARTING DATE: December, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
OBJECTIVES:
To discern the principles and processes of social mobilization contributing to success of the Self-Help Groups
STUDY AREAS: Ahmednagar in Maharashtra and Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh
KEYWORDS: WOMEN;SOCIAL MOBILISATION;SELF HELP GROUPS;WOMEN DEVELOPMENT; MAHARASHTRA;
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TITLE: Working of women’s co-operative societies under (MACS) in Andhra Pradesh : A study
PROJECT LEADER: Rizwana, A
STARTING DATE: January, 2003
DATE OF COMPLETION: March, 2003
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the provisions of the Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies (MACS) Act, and its differences with the Co-operatives Act 1964 and find out its utility to the groups specially the Women’s self help groups.
2. To study the role of government and Registrar of Co-operative Societies under the MACS and the extent of operational independence provided to the societies therein, and
3. To study the working of women’s co-operative societies registered under the Act and the operational advantages derived by the societies therefrom.
METHODOLOGY : Primary data would be collected from the selected office bearers of the cooperative bank with the help of semi-structured schedule.
STUDY AREAS: Andhra Pradesh
KEYWORDS: WOMEN;WOMEN COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES;WOMEN DEVELOPMENT; SELF HELP GROUPS;ANDHRA PRADESH
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NORTH-EASTERN REGIONAL CENTRE (NERC), NIRD , GUWAHATI
TITLE: Role of micro-credit through Self Help Groups (SHG) towards empowerment of women: A comparative study in Assam and Maharashtra
PROJECT LEADER: Kumaran, K P
STARTING DATE: September, 2002
DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 2002
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine the various measures taken by the promotion institutions to enhance the capabilities of the SHG members
2. To study the extent of participation of SHG members in decision making and various activities undertaken by the group and
3. To study the role of micro-credit in the socio-economic empowerment of women
METHODOLOGY: Information would be collected from 200 SHG members through interview method with the help of the tools like PRA and group interviews.
STUDY AREAS: Two selected districts each from the States of Assam and Maharashtra
KEYWORDS : WOMEN;WOMEN EMPOWERMENT;SELF HELP GROUPS;MICRO CREDIT;SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT;ASSAM; MAHARASHTRA
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TITLE: Study of community based organizations and self-help groups in the selected states in North-East.
PROJECT LEADER: Kumaran, K P
STARTING DATE: September, 2001
DATE OF COMPLETION: November, 2001
OBJECTIVES:
1. To study the factors contributing to the emergence of CBOs and SHGs in the North-East;
2. To prepare typology of CBOs and SHG;
3. To study their structure and function with special reference to socio- economic activities and participation of members in these activities; and
4. To examine their networking and linkages with other local institutions.
METHODOLOGY: Primary data were collected from the officials and members with the help of an interview schedule. Secondary data were collected from the office records and other sources.
STUDY AREAS: Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura
KEYWORDS: RURAL DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS;SELF HELP GROUPS;MANIPUR;MEGHALAYA;TRIPURA
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NAME OF INSTITUTION: Central Soil and Water Conservation Research Training Institute
MAILING ADDRESS: Research Centre, Dadwara, Kota Jn. , KOTA- 324002 (RAJASTHAN).
TELEPHONE NO: 0744-441753.
FAX: 0744-440764
E-MAIL ADDRESS: cswcrti@jpi.dot.net.in
TITLE: Evaluation of management technique in Ravenous waste lands.
PROJECT LEADER: Singh, K.D
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Shakir Ali et al.,
STARTING DATE: 1997-98.
DATE OF COMPLETION: 2001-2002.
PROJECT ABSTRACT:
Objectives:
1)To generate awareness among masses about soil erosion problem in the region;
2)To demonstrate proven techniques for the reclamation of ravine waste lands for adoption by the farmers through participatory approach; and
3)To increase biomass production in ravine waste lands.
Methodology: In order to manage the area scientifically bench mark information with respect to hydrology, vegetation, soil and socio-economic status of the masses will be collected. Three micro watersheds will be selected to monitor the impact of mechanical and mechanical + vegetative measures on hydrological behaviour of ravinous wastersheds. Land treatment like bunding, terracing, gully plug, check dams will be provided wherever necessary. Agro forestry, agri-horticulture, silvipasture system will be demonstrated/evaluated for large scale implementation in the region. Monitoring of changes due to Soil Water Conservation measures will be carried out throughout the project period to test the sustainability of the system.
Study Area: Badakhera village of Bundi district of Rajasthan.
KEYWORDS: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED ASPECTS;AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY;WASTE LANDS; SOIL ERISION
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NAME OF INSTITUTION: Centre For Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM)
TITLE: Integrated Wasteland Development project for Watershed Development.
PROJECT ASSOCIATE(S): Abe, George et al.,
STARTING DATE: 2000
DATE OF COMPLETION: ongoing
NAME OF COLLOBORATOR: Ministry of Rural Development.
MAILING ADDRESS(C): Government of India, Krishi Bhavan,New Delhi.
PROJECT ABSTRACT : CWRDM was selected as a Programme Implementing Agency(PIA)to implement a project on Watershed Development in Idukki district in 1997. Under this five-year project with a total outlay of 1.86 crores, seven watersheds were taken up for development. The implementation of the project was taken up strictly as per the guidelines of Government of India. The implementation part of the project was entrusted to the Peermade Development Society, a voluntary agency who is another PIA doing a similar project in the Idukki District. The Watershed Development Team, which consisted of scientists in various disciplines like Agriculture Geology, Civil engineering, Forestry etc. co-ordinated formation of Watershed Committees. In all seven watersheds, Watershed Associations were registered as societies . Various Self-Help groups and Users Groups were also formulated to ensure a total development of the watershed. An amount of Rs.65.32 lakhs was received under the project.
KEYWORDS: IRRIGATION; WASTELAND DEVELOPMENT; WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT; KERALA. |
