National Conference of Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies 23 rd June, 2011

Group Report (Group V) Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP)

LOOKING BACK 2 nd Five Year Plan *Catchment Area Development Plan 1973 onwards DPAP / DDP / IWDP 2009 onwards Modified Programme = IWMP

Objectives Harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources. Restoring the ecological balance Prevention of soil run-off Regeneration of natural vegetation Rain water harvesting and recharging of the ground water table Introduction of multi-cropping and diverse agro- based activities Promoting sustainable livelihoods

Salient Features Cluster Approach Dedicated Institutions (State, District, Project & Village Level) Institution and Capacity Building Scientific Planning (DPR) Livelihood Orientation Monitoring and Evaluation

Major Activities Soil and Moisture conservation Rainwater harvesting Afforestation and Pasture Development Encouraging natural regeneration Promotion of agro-forestry and horticulture Institution and Capacity Building Awareness Generation Encouraging people’s participation Livelihood activities for assetless people Production system and micro-enterprise

Challenges Strengthening of IEC Entry point activities - a critical intervention Convergence with other projects Strengthening of monitoring and evaluation Sustainability after project period

Recommendations MGNREGS on Watershed Platform A) Planning, Institution and Capacity Building, Administrative Cost and material cost from IWMP B) Labour component from MGNREGS Planning at DPR stage - Convergence with - A) MGNREGS B) National Horticulture Mission C) BRGF etc.

Recommendations Planning and Implementation of IWMP and MGNREGS by same agency Elaborate IEC activities Focus on critical intervention GIS Based near real time monitoring Regular social audit and timely online reporting Post project management for sustainability of projects

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