Dr.S.B.Khadilkar Chief Programme Coordinator Welcome BIRD-AP

Communitisation  Communitisation is a means to promote socio economic development in rural areas by active involvement of the community members  This will ensure the quality, transparency and sustainability in the long run  Change in approach, expansion of the programme, adoption of new technology and tapping of funds from Govt. will be easier  Effective linkages with banks and convergence with line dept  Help NGO to implement programme without any pressure from politicians, Govt. Authorities and also bring good recognition

BIRD-AP Communitisation Plan S.NoProjectCBOs formed 1LivestockBreeders Association -3 tier, (village Groups, CBA, DBA) 2WatershedsCluster Federation- 3 tier, UGs, VWDC at micro w/s level & Fedn of VWDCs 3Agri Business Centers ABC Federations -2 tier, (Village groups and Cluster groups) 4SFIVegetable Growers Association- 2 tier, (CIGs, Association) 5TankWater Users Association (One WUA/Tank)

Organogram of karimnagar breeders Assn FARMERFARMER MPCS Milk union KDCWA BAIF APDDCFF CBC/CBA AI, Fodder, Health, Extension Milk Revenue & Membership fee Technical Services Cash Payment Revenue Credit & Scheme Milk Credit Capacity Building Fig – 1. Working model of KDCWA

1. To build the sense of ownership by project participants for sustenance of the programme 2. Formation and strengthening of second tier community institutions for dairy husbandry based livelihoods. 3. Forward & Backward linkages with existing institutions for marketing and input supply. Objectives

Approaches  Formation of village level community based organisation of dairy farmers.  Identification and capacity building of community resource person to be trained to support dairy husbandry activities.  Formation of a cluster level/District level Association of dairy farmers.  Better Coordination between Milk Union and Breeders Association  Leveraging funds from higher AI charges and donations from profitable societies  High level of Transparency and Accountability in DBA business

Activities Activities:  Formation of village level groups.  Organize village level meetings on monthly basis for membership drive/collection of donations  Formation of cluster breeder Association.  Training to CBA Governing body members.  Training cum exposure visit of Board of Directors. Contd.... Contd.....

 Training on selection of milch breeds.  Involvement of members in extension events  Training to AITs working in CBA model centres.  Regular meetings of CBA & Village level groups-Involving PRI members.  Experience sharing workshop.( Involving VLG/CBA/DBA farmers)  Arrange delegate visit( DC/ PD/JD) Contd…..

 Grama Sabha of LSD beneficiaries, focussed group discussions at village level (Donations, New membership, Enhancement of AI charges, Performance of F1 generations)  Training on clean milk production.  Motivation to non milk pourers.  Organise the event for the visit of funding agency/Govt officers Contd….

 Extension activity....Infertility camps, campaigning, calf rally  Establishment of new milk routes to procure milk.  Business plan workshop.  Feed and fodder promotion.  Milk competitions in consultation with near by dairy.  DBA meeting(presenting progress, revenue generation, impact of breeding programme)

Village Groups

Cluster level Breeders Association

District Breeders Association

Organogram of a Breeders’ Association

 Organising animal health camps with the support of AHD/ private dairy.  Development of Fodder cultivation with the support of AHD, private dairies  Participation in Cattle census of Govt.of AP  Involvement in cattle insurance schemes.  Feed supply scheme to AI born female calf..  Training on clean milk production to dairy farmers by milk union.  Vital inputs for dairy husbandry through linkages with AHD/Private dairies.  Linkages with MPCC for effective marketing of milk or Est. MCC & MPCC Convergence Plan

Expected Results  Sustainability of the programme beyond the project period  Empowerment of dairy farmers  Coverage of breeding services to all the dairy farmers in the area.  Reduction of Anoestrous cases  Rise in milk production and increase of cross breeds and Upgraded murrah.  Increase in area of fodder cultivation and availability of fodder through out the year  Women empowerment  Scope for tapping schemes of line dept under convergence.  Milk routes get established.  Improvement in nutrition levels of dairy farmer and family members.  Replicability of this concept to other uncovered area.

1.Marketing facilities for milk 2.Awareness creation about availability of uninterrupted services 3.Enthusiastic / knowledgeable staff to promote CBOs 4.Strong linkages with nearby Milk union/ Dairies 5.Delivery of quality services at doorstep 6.Adoption of new technologies – IT based information dissemination. 7.Convergence with Govt schemes 8.Leadership in the community to promote strong institution Key Elements for Success of Communitisation