Three conservation groups were formed in each wards of comprising a total of 78 local people, majority of which are women. A total of 66 local people have been trained on better and sustainable bio-diversity conservation and management. A VDC level bio-diversity conservation committee has been formed represented by members of ward level conservation groups. The actual status of Paurahi forests have been assessed through bio-diversity assessment and inventory.. The formation of fire control teams and local level eco-clubs, and their mobilization have been very instrumental in sensitizing local people. Similarly, biodiversity conservation rally was also crucial for mass awareness. One fire control team and two eco-clubs were formed in each project ward. On the other hand, 12 ha land has been planted along the river bank to prevent excessive river bank cutting, increase greenery and provide fuel wood and fodder to local people in future.
A 14-membered Pragatisil bio-briquette production group was formed for wise utilization of wasted forest resources and reduction of pressure on government forest for fuel wood. Briquette production training was provided to 20 interested local people. The group is regularly producing briquettes. It has already produced more than 1500 briquettes which worth about USD175 (NRs 8 per briquette). Similarly, 27 local people were capacitated on ICS making training preparing local level technician in ICS construction. More than 50 HHs had installed ICS in their homes without receiving any supports from the project.
500m long embankment has protected 150 HHs of Paurahi 4 and 6 which were in high risk of flood due to change in river track.
Community based agro-forestry initiative was established in 5 ha land benefitting 66 households. The project supported well for irrigation, provided seven quintals of ground nut seeds and 20 quintals of turmeric. On the other hand, the farmers grew tomato, pointed gaurd and watermelon to diversify their income. Every beneficiary family have been earning on an average of USD300 per annum. Similarly, 64 farmers initiating group based river bank farming have been earning annual income of USD250 on an average.
28 local farmers received organic farming/permaculture/IPM training and 32 were trained on agricultural improvement and soil management promoting organic farming practice, retaining soil quality and increasing productivity. Saving and credit activity was promoted leading to the establishment of community based cooperative. The statue of cooperative has been prepared and is in final stage of registration. The availability of loans in low interest rate is even more likely to promote local entrepreneurship developments.