(3.1): Safeguard Policies - World Bank and Govt. of India World Bank Operational Policy Triggered Remarks and Relevance for Neeranchal Applicable Govt. of India Policies Remarks and Relevance for Neeranchal Environmental Assessment (OP 4.01) A number of activities and approaches that Neeranchal would finance have the potential to influence both the environmental setting and social fabric within a given landscape and therefore, this is triggered. A range of mitigation measures proposed for identified impacts would be financed by Neeranchal during implementation. i. National Water Resources Policy 2002 ii. National Environment Policy 2006 iii. National Forest Policy 1988 iv. National Agricultural Policy 2000 Elements of these policies are already being addressed under IWMP implementation. The second phase of SESA would explicitly map the ongoing synergy with these GOI policies and wherever required, will identify process and procedures for further increasing the synergy. Neeranchal would fully finance the second phase of SESA. Natural Habitats (OP 4.04) Many natural habitats, including forestland, non-forestland with tree cover, pastures/meadows, common property resource etc. may be involved and therefore, this policy is triggered for ensuring that these areas do not undergo any degradation and people dependent on these common property resources continue to enjoy the access and rights they currently are entitled to. i. National Environment Policy 2006 ii.. National Water Resources Policy 2002 iii. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan - same as – Forestry (OP 4.36) Some of the watersheds may include legally defined forest areas and therefore, this policy is triggered for ensuring that activities in forestlands are aligned with their management/working plans and do not result in any significant adverse impact on forest quality and quantity. i. National Forest Policy 1988 The project would ensure that principles of sustainable forestry are applied if a final harvest is realized by the communities at the end of the growing cycle. Pest Management (OP 4.09) This policy is triggered to control the chance increased use of pesticides by farmers, has implications for the quality of soil and water environment as well as public health i. National Agricultural Policy 2000 The project would disallow procurement of any banned (Class IA & B and Class II of the WHO list) pesticides. IWMP would invest in
concerns. Neeranchal would support integration of an Integrated Pest Management Plan across multiple states. training of farmers in procurement, storage, use and disposal of pesticides. Indigenous Peoples (OP 4.10) Tribal communities exist in some of the watersheds under the project and therefore, this policy is triggered. Neeranchal would ensure that these communities receive adequate benefits from the project and supported activities are not in violation of acceptable social norms and customs. An Indigenous Peoples Framework has been developed and included in the ESMF. National Tribal Policy (Draft), Ministry of Tribal Affairs Convergence with the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) would be ensured during Neeranchal and the second phase of SESA would develop procedures for integrating the TSP in the IEMP cycle at the district level.
Potential Impacts and their Mitigation Table (3.3): Identified Potential Environment and Social Issues/Risks/Impacts and their Mitigation and Management Responsibilities Component Issues/Risks/Impacts Level of Risk Mitigation & Management Measures Responsible Institution National Level Capture because of programme design Technical support from Neeranchal may more on activities which would directly benefit people who have land and not necessarily those who are landless or have no assets. The use of IWMP wellbeing ranking criteria having a small budget for those who do not have assets, may not match with the beneficiary selection criteria of other social security schemes and could lead to many needy households being left out within the same watershed and also giving rise to discontent and disputes. also may be duplication of work because of lack of convergence with other flagship programmes and schemes, other departments. High Mandate for convergence with other Ministries or departments such as – Ministry of Panchayats/Tribal Affairs, Women and Child Development etc. should be fully exploited. Necessary National/State level Government orders/ circulars for convergence should be issued. Harmonize criteria for selection of potential beneficiaries with other Departments and Ministries through use of wellbeing ranking. Prepare a Transparency and Accountability Plan for the larger IWMP implementation during the second phase of SESA. Focus livelihood activities that result in creation of new assets or income sources for the left out households, poor, vulnerable and marginal people. DoLR, PMU
Risk of obstructing natural course of flow of water leading to negative impact on ground water recharging and impacting already existing minor irrigation systems Measures taken for soil conservation and groundwater recharge in most places is based on identified beneficiaries requirement for water and check of soil erosion so that their fields are not sand cast or to prevent removal of topsoil by constructing field bunds, diversion weirs and check dams. These measures are often not based on hydrological assessment and studies indicating whether the structure is obstructing the natural recharge and feeding of the minor irrigation systems on which a large number of small, marginal farmers are dependent. Improper disposal of construction debris could block natural water courses and impact downstream beneficiaries. High Standard guidelines on dos and don’ts for reducing risks associated with erroneous structures, structures in wrong locations, proper soil and moisture conservation measures to be applied, including the use of a screening procedure. Under the second phase of SESA, develop a mainstreaming process for integrating technical guidance available under the Mid Himalayas, Sujala I & II and Uttarakhand Watershed Projects. Include guidance on siting, constructing and waste disposal in IWMP cycle. DoLR, PMU Overuse of pesticides and other Opportunity to harvest increased crop yields could result in unregulated use of pesticides and other agrochemicals with potential downstream impacts on human health and pollution of sub-surface water, aquatic and soil ecosystems. Some of the organic practitioners could start using pesticides once irrigation water is available and crop diversification is be adopted Risk of procurement of banned pesticides and non-availability of commonly used pesticides High Apply the Pest Management Plan including the IPM strategy Prepare and disseminate information (IEC material) on IPM and pesticide use with all SLNAs, WCDCs, watersheds and concerned stakeholders. Circulation of banned list of pesticides and insecticides as well as guidelines for pesticide management to be shared from national to watershed/ user group level. DoLR, PMU
Non-Availability of selective pesticides, effective against crop pests but not against natural enemies of pests Unplanned use of bio-control measures by employing bio-agents that have not been tested fully, especially when Economic Threshold Limits (ETL) are not well worked out Lack of trained human resources to train large farmer base using pesticides Provide IWMP support to develop ETL for that are not yet studied in detail. Ensure only well tested bio-control agents would be used under technical guidance from certified agencies. Use only ready to release and duly approved bio-control agents. Identify and train community level extension workers on safe use and handling of pesticides who would further train farmers. Identify special target groups, e.g. horticulture officers for training in procuring and applying IPM packages for select crops. Awareness programs on using pesticides, exposure trips, demonstration plots/ research stations and annual refresher training workshops for a range of stakeholders Emphasize convergence with relevant departments for providing access to biopesticides. Inclusion of Tribal Groups/PTGs Special measures for inclusion of indigenous groups are non-existent resulting in inappropriate matching of needs and benefits received for these groups. High Tribal Development Plan in consultation with Department of Tribal Affairs based on consultations with these groups. the Indigenous Peoples Plan developed under Neeranchal with full DoLR, PMU, SLNA, Department of Tribal Affairs
High making the project Low remuneration, limited training and capacity building, no grievance redressal for staff can result in high attrition of staff adversely impacting project performance. There is no HR policy for benchmarking or for resolving HR and staff issues. Severe Develop and implement a HR Policy at state level. Encourage long term continuity of project in-charges, especially post technical and managerial training on watershed management approaches. Make remuneration attractive to attract retain quality staff rather than providing basic minimum.. DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC Limited technical skills on livelihoods leading to lack of equity and inclusion Supplementary income sources that provide for better sustenance and access to food security are limited because of a lack of technical knowhow Only typical livelihoods, mostly farm level and some non-farm ones supported with little or no integration of livelihood plans at the watershed and/or landscape level Use of specialized resource agencies in skill building and livelihood generation is generally lacking High Initiate need based livelihoods assessment in IWMP based on food security needs, seasonality, resources, cost benefit analysis, value chain addition, forward and backward linkages and scope for marketing. Compile a listing of potential livelihood, including job oriented skills that be productive within the watershed. Contract specialized resource agencies for improving livelihood training and employment. DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC Risk of post project conflict The potential for the use of WDF post project are risks of conflict, as to who would operate it and how they would ensure there is no misuse and only use for productivity enhancement and related activities. High Guidelines to be in place for WDF fund management and informed consent of watershed people on it should be mandatory. DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC Post project failure because of Lack of funds for O& M, e.g. de-siltation works Moderate Convergence with different schemes. DoLR, SLNA
absence of funds Periodic maintenance and organization of de-siltation works through beneficiary contribution funds. Record Keeping of NRM resources Engineering structures loose capacity and efficiency to perform for water and soil holding. The quantitative impacts due to various engineering measures and technology interventions may not be measurable on periodic and available for comparative assessment. Moderate All the baseline data for all resources considered need to be benchmarked. Seasonal fluctuations of water table in dug wells and surface structures holding water to be measured. DoLR, SLNA Absence of or limited Risk of limited participation in watershed activities, mistrust, elite capture, low equity and non-inclusiveness in decision making. Moderate Guidelines and manual for transparency, accountability and governance to be in place along with designated staff at each level DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC Absence of coordinated efforts leading to poor project outcomes Agencies at watershed level are not used to working together and focus on achieving their targets Low or no prior knowledge of implementing environmental and social safeguards at the watershed level Moderate Develop community visitation registers for line department staff to promote coordination between departments. Organize Convergence Days to promote cross sharing of beneficiary oriented schemes. Associate experts from MOEF-GOI early on at the watershed planning stage especially on forestry related issues. DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC
Limited technical expertise at State level Impacts technology transfer from Universities /research Institutions etc. (not fully understood at SLNA level). There is also lack of interest for visiting sites. Besides, there are physical limits for multiple roles of staff. Limited knowledge and exposure of national policies, e.g. forest policy resulting in low emphasis on afforestation and social forestry Moderate Frequent (informal) meetings at SLNA for exchange of views and organize regular exposure visit. The proposed Center of Excellence on Watersheds to organize various knowledge and solution oriented events at SLNA level. Impart policy and legal training to SLNA staff covering salient features of key policies and also track contribution from Neeranchal and IWMP towards supporting different national policies. DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC Risk of not taking up need based soil and moisture conservation measures owing to limited funds Funds available through convergence may be limited. Given that the funds available for key activities like desiltation, operation and maintenance etc is also limited, necessary soil and moisture conservation measures may not be taken up as needed Underutilization of available IWMP funds Moderate Adequate budgetary provisions of IWMP should be utilized fully, as allocated. Convergence with MNREGS and schemes of the Government would help make available funds for core watershed activities. Guidelines for operation and maintenance and ownership by communities to be put in place for during the project, consolidation and post consolidation phase. Use of new technology for planning and coordination should increase fund utilization. DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC Limited for increase in income although it is predicted Marketing facilities for some of the items produced at SHG level and cottage industry levels are lacking thus limiting increase in income and loss of interest over a period of time Moderate Link with marketing institutions at State and watershed level. DoLR, PMU, SLNA, PMU, WCDC
Table (3.4): Tribal Development Framework and Plan Framework Plan Issues and Risks Mitigation Measures Project identification and Design Stage Implementation Consolidation National Level Limited or no convergence at the national level leading to duplication of efforts and lack of information on funds allocated for common objectives. Further, lack of national level mandate for convergence with Ministries of Panchayats or tribal affairs does not mandate convergence at the State, district, and block level thus not adhering to any PESA requirements. Convergence is only limited to NREGS, animal husbandry, agriculture, which again given conditions may be seasonal. Policy or Mandate at the National level for convergence for Neeranchal with other ministries for the benefit of the community concerned. Overall Tribal Development Framework and Plan at the National Consultation with different ministries and drafting of the policy. Overall Tribal Development Framework and Plan at the National Level Social Expert in place - - State Level Lack of national level policy or mandate on convergence does not make it necessary for convergence at the State level, thus leading to duplication of efforts or lack of information on funds available for similar type of activities. Advocating for State level policy or mandate for ensuring convergence with Department of Panchayats and department of SC/ST Consultation with different departments and drafting of the policy. - - The absence of any mandate on convergence may lead to non adherence to PESA and thus tribal communities not benefitting from the project as per their requirement (traditional rights of natural resources, Tribal Development Plan at the State level Developing need based, local specific tribal development plan based on study - -
few large farmers befitting from structure rather than marginalised farmers with scattered land holding) and limited outreach to the most vulnerable Lack of information on whether the identified watersheds are within Scheduled Area or Non Scheduled Area may lead to non adherence to PESA thus limiting benefits to tribal people Identification of micro watersheds and the coverage in terms of whether it is within a Scheduled Area or a partially scheduled area thus ensuring whether adherence to PESA is required or not Identification of micro watersheds and the coverage in terms of whether it is within a Scheduled Area or a partially scheduled area - - Limited information or data on outreach of watershed and plus activities specifically for tribals leading to non need based activities Data disaggregation on gender and tribes, prioritization of activities based on need assessment and geographical location within the overall Tribal Development Plan, part of which will be reflected in concerned districts. Data disaggregation on gender and tribes, prioritization of activities based on need assessment and geographical location within the overall Tribal Development Plan, part of which will be reflected in concerned districts. Data disaggregation on gender and tribes, prioritization of activities based on need assessment and geographical location within the overall Tribal Development Plan, part of which will be implemented in concerned districts. Data disaggregation based on gender and tribes, prioritization of activities based on need assessment and geographical location within the overall Tribal Development Plan, part of which will be implemented in concerned districts. District Level Lack of plan for inclusion of indigenous people, identification of their specific needs, understanding that needs differ in the plains and hills, marginalization and lack of prioritization of activities specific to the needs of tribals thus leading to top down planning which does not cater to their overall development and marginalizes them further Conducting a baseline to ensure that the Scheduled Tribe and primitive Tribal Groups are included in the Project Need Gap Analysis specifically for Scheduled Tribe and primitive Tribal Groups -Same as mitigation measures Convergence with Line Departments Allocation of funds for implementation Technical Support for implementation of special livelihood Convergence with Line Departments
Staff not sensitive to special requirements of tribals Identification of livelihood needs Identification of needs of women Convergence with Line Departments Sensitization of staff on tribal needs, planning for them, PESA etc. Developing an independent Indigenous People Development Plan at the State Level Capacity Building Plan Monitoring Plan Human Resources- Having a Social Expert in place Implementation Plan Allocation of for implementation Technical Support for implementation of special livelihood programmes of ST and PTGs Livelihood programmes (farm/ nonfarm) Thrift and Micro Credit activities Special convergence with health and rural water supply department for improving health indicators and access to safe drinking water, understanding good practices Monitoring implementation (Impacts and Evaluations, programmes of ST and PTGs Livelihood programmes (farm/ nonfarm) Thrift and Micro Credit activities Special convergence with health and rural water supply department for improving health indicators and access to safe drinking water, understanding good practices Monitoring implementation (Impacts and Evaluations, including participatory methods) Providing resources for capacity building and Training (Technical/Financial) Capacity Building and Training Watershed Development Fund in place where ST members are also contributing Refresher training programmes Regular Gram Sabha approvals
Capacity Building Strategy at the State/District/Watershed level the capacity building plan included here takes into account the key SESA findings on the capacity and training across the watersheds, a focus on safeguards implementation is to be retained when imparting such training. It would be important to explore partnering with a specialized agency for providing the range of both technical and managerial skills and training to staff at various levels. Level Specialization Skills State Level Monitoring and Evaluation Design & implementation of participatory monitoring & evaluation system; Project cycle management; Process documentation with a special focus on monitoring of safeguards. Technical Capacity Building (watershed level and safeguards) Identification of capacity building needs of various stakeholders Integrated Nutrient Management/Pest Management, Participatory planning, Integrated Farming Systems, Livelihood Planning and Action Plans, Water Use Efficiency, Gender, Equity and Participation, Community Mobilization, Establishing and Managing Grassroots Organizations/Committees (at village level), Financial Management, Conflict Resolution, Micro Credit, Financial Inclusion Screening of sub-projects and limited/rapid EIA Livelihoods and Natural Resources Management/Social Mobilization Livelihood analysis & enhancement; Gender – concept, issues and impact monitoring; Gender equity and mainstreaming; SHG Formation , management and development; Formation of clusters and federations; cooperatives, federations and other legal entities for collective marketing; Training of Trainers – facilitation skills Cropping practices and productivity improvement- Extension Services; Land , water and soil management; Post-harvest management and processing for value-addition etc. Hydrogeology Hydrogeological assessment (for planners) and monitoring, Surface and groundwater conservation and development; Community based ground water management through conjunctive use practices Information Technology/ MIS Participatory MIS system development & Data management Remote sensing and GIS applications GIS usage for NRLM , Data Creation and interpretation ,Land use Mapping . Finance /Accounts Officer Financial management and accounting District /PIA Engineering Participatory watershed planning and development through Land, Water & soil Management, Engineering Design of structures for land and water management. Agriculture Integrated pest management/Integrated Nutrient Management; Dry land technology and Alternate cropping Crop post-harvest management; Organic agriculture production – concepts, certification, scope and evaluating market potential; Fundamentals of agriculture produce processing & packaging;
Annexure I: Stakeholder / beneficiary identification, mapping and roles- Current Status Stakeholder / beneficiary identification, mapping and roles Stakeholder Stakeholders / Beneficiaries Identified Institutions Individuals Govt. Role Non Govt./Other Institutions Role Govt. Role Non Govt./ Other Role State Odisha SLNA – OWDM (Odisha Watershed Development Mission) (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP Directorate of Water Management, Bhubaneswar Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar Central Soil & Water Conservation Training & Research institute, Koraput (CSWCTRI) Institute of Rural Development Xavier Institute of Management Odisha Space Application Center Marketing and Research team (MART), Bhubaneswar Odisha Milk Federation (OMFED) IMAGE, Bhubaneswar Resource Organization for Technical Support; Convergence; Capacity Building and Training CEO, SLNA – Director, OWDM (Direct Beneficiary) Managers, Assistant Managers (Direct Beneficiary) Subject Matter Specialists (Direct Beneficiary) Support Staff (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP Management and Technical Support; Capacity Building and Training; Monitoring and Evaluation; Data Management; MIS; Support Services for programme management Technical Experts (Direct Beneficiary) Support Staff (Direct Beneficiary) Technical Support; Capacity Building and Training; Monitoring and Evaluation; Data Management; MIS; Support Services for programme management
Forest Department (All Direct Beneficiaries) (All Direct Beneficiaries) Support Services for programme management Maharashtra VWDA (Vasundhara Watershed Development Agency) (Direct Beneficiary) YASHADA SIRD (CBT), Pune (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP Coordinate with the training institutes SRO (State Resource Organisations) (Direct Beneficiary) MELD empanelled organizations (Direct Beneficiaries) Technical Support; Capacity Building and Training; Training and Capacity Building MELD CEO, VWDA Members, VWDA Support Staff (All Direct Beneficiaries) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP Technical Support; Capacity Building and Training; Monitoring and Evaluation; Data Management; MIS Support Services for programme management Professional team and assistants (Technical and Support) (Direct Beneficiaries) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Technical Support; Capacity Building and Training; Monitoring and Evaluation; Data Management; MIS; Support Services for programme management District Odisha WCDC (Watershed Cell Cum Data Center) (Direct Beneficiary) Line Departments (Indirect Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Technical Support; Convergence; Training and Capacity Building NGO PIAs (Direct beneficiaries) Other NGOs working in the project area (Indirect Beneficiaries) Technical Support; Convergence; Capacity Building and Training PD- Soil Conservation Officer, Agriculture Department and APDs Other/Support Staff (All Direct Beneficiaries) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Support Services for programme management Technical Experts CBTs (Community Based Trainers) (All Direct Beneficiaries) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Training and Capacity Building Madhya Pradesh District panchayat (Indirect beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement NGO PIAs (Direct beneficiaries) Project Implementation PD- Soil Conservation Plan, monitor, supervise, implement Individual PIAs Technical Experts Project Implementation
District Resource Organization analysis, reporting; MIS Training and Capacity Building WCDC Divisional Joint Director Agriculture District Superintendent Agriculture Officer as Project Manager, WCDC Deputy Project Manager Assistant A/c Officer Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer analysis, reporting; MIS Office Assistant support staff Support Services for programme management Taluka/ Mandal/ Cluster Odisha PIA- Agriculture Department/ Soil Conservation (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS PIA-NGOs (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS JSCO (Junior Soil Conservation Officer) (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS WMT (Watershed Management Team) (Direct Beneficiary) Livelihood Support Team (LST) (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Training and Capacity Building Madhya Pradesh IWMP doesn’t have this level in the state. Andhra Pradesh WCC (Watershed Computer Centre) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data PIAs (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, MPDO (Mandal Parishad Development Officer) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data WDT (Watershed Development Team) (Direct Beneficiary) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation,
CLRC (Cluster Livelihood Resource Centre) (All Direct Beneficiaries) compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Training and Capacity Building management, analysis, reporting; MIS WDT (Watershed Development Team) Support Staff (All Direct Beneficiaries) compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Support Services management, analysis, reporting; MIS Maharashtra PIAs – Agriculture Department PTO (Project Training Organisations) (All Direct Beneficiaries) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Capacity Building PIAs – Voluntary Organisations (Indirect Beneficiaries) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Circle Agriculture Officer - PIA WDT Support staff (All Direct Beneficiaries) Plan, monitor, supervise, implement IWMP; Data compilation, management, analysis, reporting; MIS Support Services Watershed Odisha Gram Panchayat Gram Sabha (Indirect Beneficiaries) Convergence Approve DPR; EPA selection; WBR; Watershed Programme awareness; selection of WC WC (Watershed Committee) WA (Watershed Association) Consultation for DPR preparation and WBR; planning, proposing, prioritizing and execution of DPR works annually; monthly review meetings Approval of works Sarpanch of GP GP Members and Office Bearers Member of WC and point between WC and GP Convergence WC Members and Office Bearers Consultation for DPR preparation and WBR; planning, proposing, prioritizing and execution of DPR works annually; monthly review meetings
Madhya Pradesh Government PIAs (direct beneficiaries) Gram Panchayat (indirect beneficiary) Other Line department active in the area (Indirect beneficiaries) Project Implementation Supervise the project and safe guard the interest of natural resources, and other weaker sections of the society, ensure transparency and participation, ensure cooperation Extend their support in convergence and reaching out to proper beneficiaries. Gram Sabha (Indirect Beneficiary) Watershed Committee (Direct Beneficiary) SHGs and UGs (Direct Beneficiary) NGO PIAs (Direct beneficiary) Resource Organizations hired for their services by PIAs (Direct beneficiary) Supervise the project and safe the interest of natural resources, and other weaker sections of the society, ensure transparency and participation, ensure cooperation Project Execution Project Execution, enhance participation Project Execution Awareness generation activities and CB support Go PIA coordinators Project Implementation Individual PIAs PIA coordinator (organization head of the PIA for the project) Team Leader of WDT Watershed Development Team members Secretary, Watershed Committee Chiarman/ President of Watershed Committee Members of Watershed Committee Leaders of Federations or any CBOs Members of SHGs Consultation for DPR preparation and WBR; planning, proposing, prioritizing and execution of DPR works annually; monthly review meetings Approval of works Credit and thrift, inter-loaning; beneficiaries of training and capacity building Savings for Watershed Development
Members of UGs Village leaders (Direct Beneficiaries) Fund (WDF); beneficiaries of productivity intensification activities; training and capacity building Beneficiaries of training and capacity building; livelihood activities Andhra Pradesh Gram Panchayat Gram Sabha (Indirect Beneficiaries) Convergence Approve DPR; EPA selection; WBR; Watershed Programme awareness; selection of WC WC SHGs VOs (Village Organisations) UGs Consultation for DPR preparation and WBR; planning, proposing, prioritizing and execution of DPR works annually; monthly review meetings Credit and thrift, inter-loaning; beneficiaries of training and capacity building Federate Village SHGs, act as nodal for bank and other benefits / services for SHGs. Sarpanch of GP GP Members and Office Bearers Gram Sabha Members (Direct Beneficiaries) Chairman of WC and point between WC and GP Convergence Approve DPR; EPA selection; WBR; Watershed Programme awareness; selection of WC WC Members and Office Bearers SHG Members and Office Bearers Consultation for DPR preparation and WBR; planning, proposing, prioritizing and execution of DPR annually; monthly review meetings Credit and thrift, inter-loaning; beneficiaries of training and capacity building Federate Village SHGs, act as for bank and other
(All Direct Beneficiaries) Savings for Watershed Development Fund (WDF); beneficiaries of productivity intensification activities; training and capacity building VO Members and Office Bearers) UG members WPP (Water Point Persons) WRPs Resource Persons) O&M Manager of Drinking Plant ST, SC Women Landless/ Marginal landholders/ Small/Large benefits / services for SHGs. Savings for Watershed Development Fund (WDF); beneficiaries of productivity intensification activities; training and capacity building Village nodal persons for information and communication Watershed community trainers (ToT) for further training to community Operation and maintenance of DW plant Direct beneficiaries
(All Direct Beneficiaries) Maharashtra Gram Panchayat (Indirect Beneficiaries) Gram (Indirect Beneficiaries) Sabha (Indirect Beneficiaries) Convergence Approve DPR; EPA selection; WBR; Watershed Programme awareness; selection of WC Organise separate meetings, and ensure women related issues addressed WC SHGs UGs (All Direct Beneficiaries) Consultation for DPR preparation and WBR; planning, proposing, prioritizing and execution of DPR works annually; monthly review meetings Credit and thrift, inter-loaning; beneficiaries of training and capacity building Savings for Watershed Development Fund (WDF); beneficiaries of productivity intensification activities; training and capacity building Agriculture Supervisor Agriculture Assistant Technical support WC Members and Office Bearers SHG Members and Office Bearers UG members (All Direct Beneficiaries) Consultation for DPR preparation and WBR; planning, proposing, prioritizing and execution of DPR works annually; monthly review meetings Credit and thrift, inter-loaning; beneficiaries of training and capacity building Savings for Watershed Development Fund (WDF); beneficiaries of productivity intensification activities; training and capacity building Source: Field Visit, SESA Team, DoLR
State level and tie ups for capacity building. Plan for detailed post project sustainability plan in consultation with various States To identify GIS requirements at the National, State and district level and budgeting, institutionalization of the same. Gender budgeting to be initiated. And baseline data needs to be gender disaggregated like identification of female headed households, separate recording of number of days of employment generated for women etc. Gender disaggregation of data to be incorporated in monitoring guidelines and protocol. Tribal Development Plan in consultation with Department of tribal affairs, based on studies and consultation in different states Standardize online systems for fund and data management, guidance GIS to be made functional and utilized at the State and district level Implementation of gender budgeting Inclusion of needs of indigenous community and Primitive Tribal groups and special measures for them to be put in place. Implementation of Fund management and data management system, Transparency and accountability plan to be implemented Activities for asset building implemented Implement and Knowledge hubs Data collection for migration trends
Tie up with RO’s Planning for Baseline Data generation for the environmental parameters as mentioned in the Environmental Matrix for monitoring under broad domains such as-air environment, water environment, land environment, biological environment, socio-economic environment, health& sanitation. Quantifying and mapping present land use at EPA level to identify the land under barren lands, waste lands and fallow lands for taking up under afforestation /social forestry sectors to meet the provisions of National Forest Policy (1988) guidelines & National Water Resources Policy 2002. Orientation Programme of all SLNA Officials on applicability of Policies of GOI-Forest, Drinking Water & CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Mgmt & Ensuring the applicable policy principles under Component are considered Calendar for visits of RO’s to WS and meetings with WC and WDT and UG. Ensuring plan of action to take up details of activities to be covered under the broad domain of various sub environments Action Plan for baseline data generation of all enlisted environmental parameters at EPA levels. Plan for mapping of lands, fallow lands and barren lands for afforestation /social forestry under CAMPA schemes. Action plan for preparation of static level contour plan for ground water in the watersheds. Identification of designated observation wells for monitoring of ground water regime conditions Action plan for desiltation activities. Action plan for ICM and IPM and organizing on experience for environmental audits at periodic intervals. Mandatory field visits of RO’s, organizing training and CB measures to be followed. Organising field visits of WC /WDT /UG/ SHG to other model IWMP WS projects. Explaining the plan of action to the participating farmers, landless, UG members and SHG about the importance and necessity of same. Organising manpower for follow up plan for implementation of various action enumerated in design stage. measures carried, checking for working efficiencies. Corrective plans to be implemented for O & M of same. Inventory of all engineering structures constructed and technological interventions carried out. Enlisting of all defunct structures and defects observed Ensuring of carrying O & M of all engineering and defunct structures.
Planning to Authority) to take stock of convergence schemes under these policies. Induction of representatives of MoEF,MoRD MoA for drawing experts onEnvironment,forestry, ground water and land use planning to effectively steer the SLNA for meeting policy objectives Planning for base line data generation at EPA level for all the parameters of environment enlisted under Matrix for ESMF. Training calendar and CB activities of PIA, DCDU, MDT on regular intervals for meeting policy goals. Organising funds under various convergence schemes. Plan for O & M of engineering measures and rejuvenation of defunct structures technology interventions at farmer/ UG / landless people levels. Action plan for construction of structures for rain water harvesting (roof top) and surface flow, structures for artificial ground water recharge Action Plan for O & M of defunct structures and repairs and servicing for ensuring operational conditions District / Block HR Policy Administrative limitations Expertise related Suggestions for HR Policy Plan for frequent informal meetings undertaken with project officials at SLNA for exchange of views and HR Policy implemented Undertake frequent informal meetings undertaken with project officials at SLNA for exchange of and for Implementation of post project sustainability plan
for corrective actions and also for steering purposes; Plan for discretionary powers to executive officials to call domain experts from within and outside. University/Research Institution experts etc. from reputed organizations need be invited for field demonstrations with hands on training. corrective actions and also for steering purposes; Corrective actions undertaken Corrective actions undertaken. Discretionary powers are exercised by executive officials to call domain experts from within and outside. University/Research Institution experts etc. from reputed organizations need be invited for field demonstrations with hands on training. Periodic interaction with site staff and villagers and other stake holders. Watershed Importance of Environmental parameters and man-nature symbiotic relationships for sustainable conditions. Importance of engineering measures and location specific requirements. Importance of environmental parameters as components of nature and maintenance of symbiotic relationship with Importance of base line data at EPA levels for bench marking. Importance of monitoring & evaluation of environmental parameters and methodology to be followed. Importance of record keeping of all identified environmental parameters datewise. Training of individuals for taking up responsibilities for Organising site visits with trained manpower and undertaking construction of engineering measures. Monitoring and evaluation of environmental parameters at specified intyervals/frequencies. Record keeping of the observations and field notes and any specific occurrence such as earth quake, cloud burst, cyclone, drought etc. Inventory of all engineering structures constructed and verifying of all such locations Site visits for noting physical conditions of all structures and performance efficiency. Plan for monitoring and
nature for sustainable development. Inclusion of women Inclusion of Tribal Groups/PTGs Inclusion of vulnerable groups Livelihoods security Transparency identification, observation, monitoring and evaluation of environmental parameters. Design mechanism for to identify the root causes / factors (social or execution related) leading to this scenario; Effective measures to be planned to ensure mobilisation of women and village community as a whole to initiate women’s inclusion. Plan to include forest based livelihood activities in the DPR, so as to propose and channelize appropriate funds (from IWMP and other departments/schemes) for promoting and undertaking these. Life cycle based approach to be adopted and livelihood activities accordingly designed. Specific planning for the upper, middle and lower reach people. Involving all farmers, land less and UG in monitoring and evaluation of environmental parameters. Record keeping practices and observed site conditions. Ensure criteria chosen for doing WBR should be specific to the local situation and serve its objective. The WBR needs to be finalised only after validation and checking of errors like wrong categorisation of households due to same names of head of family or other in appropriate categorisation etc. WBR to be appropriately used for DPR preparation to select the beneficiaries for activities. The selection of beneficiaries for the targeted activity needs to be cross checked and verified in Gram Sabha or WA meetings. Measures for funds transparency and sharing evaluation of environmental parameters and record keeping of same Involving of all concerned farmers and landless individuals in site visits to engineering measure and ensuring explain importance of maintaining good operating efficiencies for community benefits and maintaining ecological harmony.
activity and review, indigenous technical knowledge, post project operation and maintenance of project assets. Innovations & Best Practices Watershed Development Team (WDT) Water management, agriculture-soil, social and institutional building Constitution of WC, Guidance to WC, organize UG and SHGs, mobilization of woman, baseline survey, training and capacity building, management of CPRs, submit DPR for consideration of gram facilitate livelihood opportunities to landless, post project operation of assets Research & Development Research studies, evaluations, thematic short studies etc to bring in new approach to watersheds Multi Service stations - Knowledge Hub/extension services/weather station Village level SHGs Poor, small and marginal households, agri. labours, women, shepherds and SC-STs Livelihoods enhancement activities for asset less UG Land holders Operation and maintenance of assets