1. Learning's of JEEViKA (Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project)
Kamlesh Prasad
Expert – Institution Building and Social Development
National Mission Management Unit
National Rural Livelihoods Mission
New Delhi

2. Socio Economic Profile A comparison with national status

3. Poverty Profile Poorest > 60% Poorer 50 to 59 % Poor 40 to 49%
Source: BPL Survey : Department of Rural Development, GOB

4. Vulnerability Mapping Flood & Drought
Flood Prone
Flood & Drought Prone
Drought Prone
Source: Disaster Management Department, GOB

5. Vulnerability Mapping Naxal affected area

6. Implementing Agency
Decision of “Self Implementation or Partnership Implementation Model” (we opted for the first one followed by strategic partnership with NGOs in the later phase)
Getting approval from the Government and setting up of “ Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society”
Opting for Society structure for autonomy and flexibility
Representation in governance by those who would be major stakeholders for project implementation
Mandate of Society is kept exclusive for focused implementation of the project.

7. Preparatory phase
Society registered as “Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society”.
Initially, only two person were the part of Society.
Nodal department for implementing the Project is the Finance Department, Govt. of Bihar
Setting up of Project Preparation Facility for pilots.

8. Recruitment
HR agency have been contacted for conducting recruitment process – both for state and Blocks
State level position – Head hunting, advertisement, shortlisting and followed by GD and interview.
“Core Team” selected purposefully (invited experienced professionals willing to contribute for the state)
Interim HR at place

9. Recruitment For Block level Selection process explores
Knowledge,
Skill,
Attitude and
Values
Selection process involves
Subject test (written or visual test) for knowledge and skill assessment
Using psychometric test for assessing comfort level of candidates with BRLPS work
Group discussion to assess the behavior in group and ability to work in group
Field immersion to assess compatibility with project environment

10. Capacity Building
Developed training modules and material based on existing module available with various agencies
Structured and intensive Induction and Training Programme
3 to 6 months probation policy
to 60 days model
Experiencing functioning at all level
Combination of training and exposure
Performance Appraisal linked with Annual Performance Pay
Hands-on Practice
Res. Tng VI
Orientation

11. Capacity Building
Identification of “Resource Agency” and regular consultation with them (for us SERP)
Stakeholders “immersion”
Exposure of Senior GoB officials to similar project
Exposure of DMs to similar project
Exposure of bankers to similar project
Substantial Capacity Building Investment for Core Team (exposure to various project models, training programme, workshops etc.)
Community to Community Learning Process

12. Average Potential of atleast 10 - 15 SHGs per village
One Block
Block Headed by BPM
1 Block = 105 Villages
One cluster = 35 villages
1 Village = 320 HH
Average Potential of atleast SHGs per village
Potential of having one primary federation in each village

13. Pilot Action Research Framework
Started pilot to set up “Learning Lab”
Pilots
LOCATION
Existing / New SHGs
CRPS / Block Team
Bank Linkage
Livelihood Intervention
P-1
PURNEA
New Area Mobilisation
Block Structure with CRP -
P-2
BODHGAYA
Old area –Old SHGs strengthening
Block Structure without ACs
Incense Sticks
P-3
MUZZAFARPUR
Old area- SHGs strengthening + federation building
Full block structure
Bank linkage using federation model
Litchis / Honey
P-4
NALANDA
New Area mobilisation
Full Block Structure
Vegetable
P-5
MADHUBANI
Fishery and Makhana

14. Commissioning of studies
Social and Poverty Assessment
Livelihood, and Value Chain Analysis
Institutional Assessment,  mapping of service providers
Status of Micro finance in state - SHG- Bank Linkage
Environmental Assessment
Social Inclusion
Organizational Development and HR planning
Baseline
MIS Development

15. Structure at BPIU
1 AC and 5 CC
Lets start from POP community
What ever we do we will do the best
Objective was to create the model resource Village
Each SPMs took one block as a mentor
All AC’s and CC’s are stationed within the cluster/ village and operated from there

16. Community to Community Learning
CRP Model
Each cluster one team of External CRP 30 days.
Tagged 2 internal CRPs and one project staff (CC) with each team.
Strategy adopted to develop community based resource
Helped to promote community ownership over the project
Created strong base for “Self Managed Institutions”
Now, more than 2500 “Community Resource Persons” are extending services.
Guided by CRP policy.
CRPs are providing their services to other states as well.

17. Development of Project Document
Based on the Pilot learning, studies and consultation:
State team with consultation with all stake holders developed PIP.
Development of COM
Development of Annual Action Plan
Web enabled MIS.
Designed Books of Records for SHGs and Primary Federation.
Development of Training Modules and Materials.
Financial and Administrative Manual
Procurement Manual
Manuals related to safeguards
Branding - Name of project and logo finalisation.

18. HRD
Rolling out of HRD manual (right from beginning systematic approach to foster interrelationship among project team and gain their confidence)
An exclusive HR manual in place which keeps evolving as per requirement
Authority devolution for programme implementation and keeps the same updating as required
Remuneration structure stands best/competitive among similar projects in India.
Provision of good range of facilities related to insurance, mobility support, self learning facilities, motorbike loan, laptop purchase support etc.

19. Rollout of main project
After one year of pilot we launched main Project in 2nd Oct 2007 with Bihar Innovation Forum.
5 district 5 blocks in pilot (2006) to 6 district 18 blocks in 2007 and in 2009, 8 district 44 blocks.
Slowly we introduced District Unit (DPCU) in 2008, till then BPIUs were handhold and mentored by State Teams.

20. Project Goal
Self Managed SHGs established, covering at least 80% of the target household
At least 50% of those who have received CIF have increased income by at least 30% of the baseline
At least 50% of SHG members have reduced cost debts from informal sources

21. COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE
EC- 2 from each VO, 5 OB
Support VO
Secure linkages with Govt line dept, Fin Inst, markets etc
Audit of groups
Micro Finance Functions - 2
BLF
EC- 2 from each SHG, 5 OB
Strengthening of SHGs
Appraisal and disbursement of CIF
Social Action
Inclusion of POP
Appraisal and management of CM and CRPs
CBLF VO
Weekly Thrift and Credit activity
Monitoring group activity
Group level poverty reduction plan
Development of family investment plan (Micro Plan)
SHG PG

22. Project Spread Coverage Location 500000 Families.
4000 villages in 44 Blocks of 8 districts, namely Gaya, Nalanda, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Purnia, Khagaria, Supaul and Madhepura
Will give priority to Poor and Women
Project Spread

23. Project Implementation Structure
Dedicated Society
General Body and Executive Committee
State Project Management Unit
PD cum CEO supported by thematic experts support staffs
District Project Coordination Unit
District Project Manager supported with specialist
Block Project Implementation Units
a Team consisting of Block Project Manager, Area Coordinators, and Community Coordinators
Cadre of Community Resource Persons,
Book Keepers and Community Mobilisers

24. Project Structure

25. Features of the Project
Following are some major features contributed in project success
“Saturation” approach
Targeting under “Self Inclusion Model”
Focus 1st on POP in a village
Initially every one in project focus to have a model strong Resource Community Institutions.
Development and strengthening of “Community Cadre”
Maintaining equilibrium of “Community Demand” and “Project Supply”. (FS, HRF, Insurance)
Continuous guidance and support from the Executive Committee (SPMs participation) and no political interference.
Committed full time CEO continuous working with project since beginning.

26. Features of the Project
Following are some major features contributed in project success
Dedicated full time core team at SPMU, DPCU and BPIU and its continuity
Substantial investment in staff capacity building and performance monitoring
Convergence with Government, business relationship with bankers and partnership with reputed service provider agencies.
MOU with Banks
Exclusive System Development (Programme operation, HR, Admin Finance and Procurement) and its continuous need based updation
Strong MIS in function.
Flow of CIF to SHGs/Federation based on graduation indicators and Micro plan.

27. Kosi Project Manpower is included
Manpower status
Level
No of positions
Filled Positions
% of filled positions
Vacant Positions
State unit 58 49
84%
16%
District Units
126 79
63%
37%
Block Units
1207
1029
85%
15%
Total
1100
927
Kosi Project Manpower is included

28. Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)
Sustainable Community Institutions
No of village entered –
No of village saturated –
No of HH part of SHGs lakhs
No of SHGs formation –
No of VO formation –
No of BLF – 5
No of WFPC
No of Community Professional – 4679
(CM, BK, Bank Mitra, VRP, WOWs etc.)

29. Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)
Financial Inclusion
No of SHGs with Bank A/C –
No of VO with Bank A/C
Amount of saving – Rs cr.
Amount of Interloaning – Rs cr.
No of SHGs received CIF –
Amount of CIF to SHGs – Rs cr.
No of SHGs linked with bank – 9252
Amount loaned by bank – Rs cr.

30. Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)
Livelihoods – PPPP model
SRI with farmers in 3560 ha with average productivity of 7 t/ha
SWI with farmers in 6894 ha with average productivity of 4.5 t/ha
PVSP (paddy, wheat and moong) with 5200 farmers in 330 ha
6864 SHG members linked with DCS with average per day milk procurement of litre
Training and placement to 714 youths in service sector, textile and security agencies.
Honey sector
Fishery
Makhana
Non farm Sector – Mithila Arts, Sujani, sikki, weaving, incense sticks, Seed producers company

31. Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)
Social Development
No of SHG members made Signature literate – lakhs
No of SHG members benefitted by HRF – 5014
No of SHG members benefitted from FSF – 40035
No of SHG members covered with insurance (ABY)– 1500
No of PDS run by SHG members - 3
No of SHG HH benefitted through government convergence – 10513
(NREGA, IAY, Kanya Vivah etc.)

32. THANK YOU

33. Community Institution Development
Community Investment Fund
Estimated Budget : US $ million or Rs Crore (25%)
Formation & Strengthening of
SHG’s,
Producers Groups,
Federations.
Estimated Budget : US $ million or Rs Crore (57%)
Initial Capitalization fund
Livelihood Fund
Social Development Fund
Service Sector Fund
Project Components

34. Project Components HR Management Monitoring and Evaluation
Technical Assistance
Project Management
Estimated Budget : US $ 5.75 million or Rs Crore (8%)
Micro Finance Investment and Technical Assistance (MITA)
Rural Business Development Facility
NGO Capacity Building Fund
Bihar Innovation Forum.
Estimated Budget : US $ 7.50 million or Rs Crore (10%)
HR Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Communication
Project Components