1. LAB To LAND
An Orissa Experience

2. 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.

3. 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

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

5. 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)

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

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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)

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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.

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

15. 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

16. 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.