LAB To LAND An Orissa Experience

THE VISION Build a knowledge & Innovation Community of all stakeholders in development including policy makers, implementers, financial institutions, academia, NGOs, experts and International Organizations. Trigger a development process which ensures broad based improvement in the quality of life of people especially the poor, SCs/ STs, OBCs, minorities and women. Focus on faster and more inclusive growth.

Strategic Thrust Areas Governance : Transparency & Accountability` Infrastructure: Power, Roads, Housing, ICT Health : IMR, MMR Immunization Safe Childhood Access to Food, Drinking Water Gender Empowerment Financial Inclusion & Bank Credit Marketing Natural Resources : Land & Water Management Education : Literacy & School Enrolment Skill Development, Employment & Income Environment: Forest, Clean Air & Water, Sanitation Renewable/ Alternative Energy : Bio Diesel, Bio Fuel, Bio Gas, Solar Village, Solar Fuel People’s Institutions: Gram Sabha, NGOs, JMFCs, Youth Clubs, CRPs

Kantapada / Cuttack TOTAL NO OF G.P.s : 14 TOTAL NO OF VILLAGES : 88 TOTAL POPULATION : 80351 S.C. POPULATION : 23180 S.T. POPULATION : 1176 (2001 CENSUS)

Saharapada / Keonjhar TOTAL NO OF G.P.s : 20 Saharapada Block Saharapada / Keonjhar TOTAL NO OF G.P.s : 20 TOTAL NO OF VILLAGES : 138 TOTAL POPULATION : 76,000 S.C. POPULATION : 24,000 S.T. POPULATION : 39,000 (2001 CENSUS)

Raruan / Mayurbhanj TOTAL NO OF G.P.s : 12 TOTAL NO OF VILLAGES : 110 (including 8 UI villages) TOTAL POPULATION : 59041 S.C. POPULATION : 5208 S.T. POPULATION : 29918

Nuagada / Gajapati TOTAL NO OF G.P.s : 14 TOTAL NO OF VILLAGES : 185 TOTAL POPULATION : 44,500 S.C. POPULATION : 500 S.T. POPULATION : 39,182 (2001 CENSUS)

How We Progressed Sl. Block / District Interventions Output 1. Kantapada/Cuttack Project Initiation Meeting 5 nos. of meeting State, District and Block level Constitution of project cell at Block, District and State Level Constituted at all levels Capacity Building 2 rounds of training for the extension officials of the Block and District held at SIRD. 8 nos. of different thematic capacity building interventions undertaken by Block for various stakeholders. Mobilisation of volunteers of Bharat Nirman is under process. IEC Special initiatives namely -Flex, Banners, Leaflets, MGNERGA Rath, Exposure visits, quiz competition, special Gram Sabha and Panchayat Samiti meeting are undertaken. Special coverage in Doordarshan and local channels as development story. Action Plan Block level action plan formulated and approved. Dept. wise quarterly action plan(8) reviewed at the respective sectoral offices under the BDO Funding Amount Sanctioned - Rs. 35,19,500/- Amount Received – Rs. 26,39,635/- Amount Released – Rs. 15,31,500/- (DRDA) – 15 nos. of training programmes

How We Progressed Sl.No Block / District Interventions Output 2. Saharpada/Keonjhar Project Initiation Meeting 3 nos. of meeting State, District and Block level Constitution of project cell at Block, District and State Level Constituted at all levels Capacity Building 1 rounds of training for the extension officials of the Block and District held at SIRD. 3 nos. of different thematic capacity building interventions undertaken by Block for various stakeholders. Mobilisation of volunteers of Bharat Nirman is under process. IEC Special initiatives namely -Flex, Banners, Leaflets, MGNERGA Rath, Exposure visits, Panchayat Samiti meeting are undertaken. Special coverage in Doordarshan and local channels as development story. Action Plan Block level action plan formulated and approved. Dept. wise quarterly action plan(4) reviewed at the respective sectoral offices under the BDO. Funding Proposal amounting to Rs. 44,30,000/- submitted to MoRD. (27th Jan, 2011)

How We Progressed Sl. Block / District Interventions Output 3. Raruan/ Mayurbhanj Project Initiation Meeting 3 nos. of meeting State, District and Block level Constitution of project cell at Block, District and State Level Constituted at all levels Capacity Building 1 rounds of training for the extension officials of the Block and District held at SIRD. 1 no. of different thematic capacity building interventions undertaken by Block for various stakeholders. Mobilisation of volunteers of Bharat Nirman is under process. IEC Special initiatives namely -Flex, Banners, Wall Painting, Leaflets, MGNERGA Rath, Exposure visits, Panchayat Samiti meeting are undertaken. Action Plan Block level action plan formulated and approved. Dept. wise quarterly action plan (2) reviewed at the respective sectoral offices under the BDO. Funding Proposal amounting to Rs. 44,30,000/- submitted to MoRD. (27th Jan, 2011)

How We Progressed Sl. Block / District Interventions Output 4. Nuagada/Gajapati Project Initiation Meeting 3 nos. of meeting State, District and Block level Constitution of project cell at Block, District and State Level Constituted at all levels Capacity Building 2 rounds of training for the extension officials of the Block and District held at SIRD. 2 no. of different thematic capacity building interventions undertaken by Block for various stakeholders. Mobilisation of volunteers of Bharat Nirman is under process. IEC Special initiatives namely -Flex, Banners, Wall Painting, Leaflets, Gram panchayat and Panchayat Samiti meeting are undertaken. Program leaflets were distributed at Palishree Mela and also at block level and GP level. Action Plan Draft action plan prepared, awaiting approval. Funding Proposal amounting to Rs. 44,30,000/- submitted to MoRD. (27th Jan, 2011)

IEC Strategy at a Glance MGNREGS Rath Swasthya Rath IEC Van Programmes by cultural troupe Capacity building initiatives of different stake holders of the block Exposure to Best Practices Creation & capacity building of Community Resource Persons Social Audit Reaching out common mass through- FAQs Leaflet Wall Writings Wall Hangings Health Wall / GP Wall Illustrated Books Telecast of Development Magazine through Door Darshan Interactive Sessions Screening of IEC and Training Films Community Radio Quiz and Events IEC Stalls

We Aspire for… The progress under the initiative has instilled some inspiration and confidence among the officials, elected officials, non officials and more so among the common mass for realization and translation of the vision as envisaged under the Action Plan of Lab-2-Land initiative for inclusive development of the rural poor and knowledge and innovation community in the days to come. This endeavour is an ideal platform for co-ordination & co-operation among various stakeholder departments, aiming at convergence of resources & manpower in the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision of various programs under the able guidance of elected officials, non-officials and more so over common mass for whom all these programs have been designed.

We Aspire for… Voice and choice to People People better informed Services effectively utilized Functionaries empowered Better program Delivery

Looking ahead ….. Citizen Centric Governance Accountability Accessibility Pro-poor & Pro-PRI mind set Transparency Entertainment & information e-Panchayat Knowledge based Decision support System Women Empowerment Tribal Empowerment Project Monitoring Community mobilization Tracking of Village Development funds Sustainable Livelihood Security Inclusive development of the rural poor and knowledge and innovation community

Independence must begin at the bottom Independence must begin at the bottom. Thus, every village will be a republic or Panchayat having full powers. It follows, therefore, that every village has to be self-sustained and capable of managing its affairs…. ….. We are unleashing or attempting to unleash the greatest latent powers of the people by giving an authority to Panchayati Raj.