An approach for sustainable development among tribals through participatory Biodivervisity conservation at Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat of Keonjhar District of Orissa.
The objective of the project is achieving sustainable development in usage of natural resources as well as conservation and restoration of eco-system and to preserve the local biodiversity of thickly tribal populated area of Ragunathpur Gram Panchayat of Sadar Block, Keonjhar District.
The project is implemented mainly through women institutions (Self Help Groups) functioning in the villages. Several Self Help Groups were formed in the villages leading to sustainability. The approach adopted by the NGO was to promote awareness generation and sustainable livelihoods as an entry point for conservation efforts. This led to acceptance of the idea and continuous improvement and capacity building of the community. Conservation of biodiversity was affected by reducing grazing and fuel wood pressure on forestland, initiating nursery raising and conservation of medicinal plants, vermi-composting and strengthening groups of rural women for the preservation of environment and improvement of livelihoods sources through sericulture demonstrations and improved agriculture practices.
The project is implemented mainly through women institutions (Self Help Groups) functioning in the villages. Several Self Help Groups were formed in the villages leading to sustainability. The approach adopted by the NGO was to promote awareness generation and sustainable livelihoods as an entry point for conservation efforts. This led to acceptance of the idea and continuous improvement and capacity building of the community. Conservation of biodiversity was affected by reducing grazing and fuel wood pressure on forestland, initiating nursery raising and conservation of medicinal plants, vermi-composting and strengthening groups of rural women for the preservation of environment and improvement of livelihoods sources through sericulture demonstrations and improved agriculture practices.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Women's Organisation for Socio-cultural Awareness
Country:
India
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 21,524.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 7,258.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,185.00
Project Number:
SGP/GEF/IND/OP2/02/OR10
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
12 SHGs were provided income generation support. 10 groups were provided a support of USD 1,590 for agricultural activities, and 2 groups were provided a support of USD 5,685 through government schemes to establish a rice hauler and a goatery unit. The groups are managing 5 trades like rice grinding, vegetable cultivation, fishing and goat rearing. 450 families have been provided with seeds for raising kitchen hardens and fruit trees. 4 community nurseries have also been raised and sericulture demonstrations provided as an alternate means of livelihoods.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
16 environmental awareness meetings have been conducted in the project villages reaching out to 2400 beneficiaries. The meetings had detailed discussions on subjects like crop rotation, choice of species, utilization of fertilizers, water and moisture conservation. Environment Conservation messages were also disseminated through wall paintings in the villages.
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Mr Manish Kumar Pandey
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