GOVT. OF ASSAM

“MULTI-SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MINORITY”

2007-08 To 2011-12

BONGAIGAON DISTRCIT ASSAM 2008

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INDEX

PARTICULARS PAGE NO

Chapter-I Synopsis 1-2

Chapter-II Critical Gaps and Development 3-4 Deficits

Chapter-III Planning Process and Plan 5-6

Chapter-IV Interventions 7-12

Chapter-V Summary of Plan Allocation 13-15

Chapter – VI 16 Beneficiaries selection and assets management Chapter - VII 17 Monitoring and Evaluation

Annexure – I Block and GP wise IAY target 18-21 break up Annexure – II Empowering women through 22-54 livelihood support and female participation through SGSY. Annexure – III Construction of additional class 55-57 rooms for High and Higher Secondary School in minority concentrated areas Annexure – IV Construction of additional 58-59 buildings to house labour room and six bedded ward in Rural Health Institutions Annexure – V Construction of new building for 60 ICDS centres Annexure – VI Upgradation of ITI 61

Annexure – VII A brief profile of Bongaigaon 62-73 District

CHAPTER I

The Synopsis

1.0. The District ¾ Bongaigaon District is one of 90 Minority concentration districts in the country and classified in category ‘A’ i.e. the district is having both Socio-Economic and Basic amenities parameters below national average. 2.0. The Survey

¾ Based on the guidelines of Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, base line survey of the district was carried out by Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Changes, Guwahati, Assam. On the basis of the survey the Multi Sectoral Development Plan for Minorities has been drafted for the district.

3.0. The Gaps & Priorities ¾ Plan schemes covering prioritized critical gaps and development indicators are proposed under this programme. Priorities have been given on pucca housing, better infrastructure of schools, basic health, critical infrastructure linkages that are required for optimizing services, skill development, marketing facilities which are required for improving living conditions besides beneficiary oriented schemes for creating income generating activities especially for the female. 4.0. Partners in the process…

¾ While preparing the schemes, views of the members of the District Level Committee on PM’s New 15 pt. programme have been obtained along with the PRIS.

¾ The Plan/Project has been approved by the District Level Committee. The MSDP, which will change the socio-economic scenario of the minority people of Bongaigaon District, may be implemented successfully only through joint effort and responsibility of the Govt. functionaries as well as PRIS. 5.0. Evaluation & Monitoring ¾ Proper evaluation and external monitoring will be carried out at the time of implementation. There is no doubt that inclusive growth, accelerated development and improvement in the quality

1 of life of the people will be arrived at in the District of Bongaigaon with the help of all.

Gaon Panchayats having more than 50% Minority Population in the District

Dangtol Srijangram Boitamari Tapattary Manikpur

Bamunitila Numberpara Pachim Piradhora Hapachara Chakla Majeralga Chikibiki Kokila Pub-Majeralga Lengtisinga Goroimari Dangtol Golapara- Oudabi Mererchar Bhandara Banglapara Dhaligaon Jopia Balapara Nayasatra- Bashbari Baghekhaiti Chalabila Bamunitila Balarchar Jogighopa Santoshpur Alukhunda Matraghola Dumerguri Chikibiki Kacharipetty Chalantapara Rangapani Ambari- Kabaitary Barjana Baregarh Numberpara Khagarpur Kalbari Chakla Kokila Shankarghola Malegarh Golapara- Pachaniya Banglapara Khoragaon

2 CHAPTER II

CRITICAL GAPS & DEVELOPMENT DEFICITS

At the time of preparation of the plan following aspects have been considered:

1. Bongaigaon district has been selected in “Multi Sectoral Development Plan for the economic & educational upliftment of Minority Concentrated Districts” and was classified in ‘A’ category. Under ‘A’ category the district was found to be below national average in socio- economic & infrastructural parameters. As per the guidelines the emphasis has been given to poverty alleviation, generation of employment, literacy & infrastructure.

2. The plan size is as per the outlay of Rs. 56.10 crore prescribed for the district

3. The scheme predominantly focuses on rural areas.

4. Socio-economic and infrastructural development of the district has been considered for improving the quality of life of the people and reducing the imbalances during the 11th five-year plan. While this has been the principal objective, it has been kept in mind that at the time of making interventions under the MSDP, the minority concentrated areas are given preference. Although no location specific details in few sectors have been indicated in the plan, at the time of implementation of the schemes, minority dominated areas will be chosen for the implementation of the scheme. In sectors where achieving 100% saturation will not be possible during this plan period, it is proposed to address intervention only in the areas with substantial minority population under MSDP.

5. The baseline survey by Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Changes, Guwahati, Assam has identified priority areas for the multi-sectoral development for the district. The findings of the survey formed critical input for the formulation of MSDP.

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Ranking of deficits in order of priority as per baseline survey

SI.No. Indicators Survey India Gap Priority Results (NSS between All 2004-05) India and District 1 2 3 = 1-2 4 I Socio-economic indicators 1. Rate of literacy 68.97 67.30 1.67 6 2. Rate of female literacy 63.40 57.10 6.30 7 3. Work participation rate 33.88 38.00 -4.12 5 4. Female work participation 6.94 21.50 -14.56 3 rate II Basic Amenities indicators 5. Percentage of households 6.33 59.40 -53.07 2 with pucca walls 6. Percentage of households 77.11 87.90 -10.79 4 with safe drinking water 7. Percentage of households 53.67 39.20 14.47 8 with water close set latrines 8. Percentage of households 13.44 67.90 -54.46 1 with electricity III Health indicators 9. Percentage of fully 52.10 43.50 8.60 - vaccinated children 10. Percentage delivered in a 12.50 38.70 -26.20 - health facility

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CHAPTER III

PLANNING PROCESS AND PLAN

Based on the base line survey by the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Changes and Development the following points are verified at the time of preparation of proposal by the various departments and development deficits and critical gaps identified concerned….

¾ They have not been sanctioned or proposed under any other scheme/programme. ¾ There is no duplication with other public funded schemes being implemented in the district with similar objectives. ¾ That these do not involve any recurring cost and do not include maintenance liabilities. ¾ Guidelines and norms fixed by the Government of India and various central assistance schemes are being followed strictly with respect to the cost estimate, plan formulation and implementation strategies, etc ¾ Synergy and topping up of various existing programmes, etc followed strictly

Guidelines & Norms followed….

Critical Gaps & Plan… Guidelines & Norms followed….. Development Deficits.. 1. Houses with Pucca IAY Guidelines and Norms with BPL waitlist on Walls (Priority rank-2) the identified minority concentrated Gaon Panchayats based on base line survey

2. Work participation SGSY norms and criteria under GOI with rate (Female work existing SHGs, formation of new SHGs, training, participation rate & credit linkage, market intervention strategies employment generation, means complete forward and backward linkage training, credit and on identified minority concentrated Gaon marketing linkage) Panchayats based on base line survey Priority rank-3 & 5

5 3. Literacy: Priority rank SSA guidelines and identified minority 6 & 7 concentrated Gaon Panchayats based on base line survey

4. Health & Nutrition NRHM & ICDS guidelines & norms in the identified minority concentrated Gaon Panchayats based on base line survey 5. Vocational Training Ministry of Labour & Employment guidelines (NCVT guidelines)

6 CHAPTER IV

INTERVENTIONS

Interventions as per findings of the Base Line (BL) Survey: - As per the BL survey the following have been identified as priority areas and each priority area as identified has been attempted to be addressed in the following manner: -

1. Electricity in houses (Priority rank-1):

The district lags far behind the national average in terms of the number of people having domestic power supply. As per B/L survey only 13.44% household have electricity. Various rural electricity programs have been implemented. The district has recently been selected under Rajib Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikoran Yojana under which all the non-electrified villages will be electrified.

No additional funds are needed hence no allocation is proposed under MSDP.

2. Houses with Pucca Walls (Priority rank-2):

The district lags far behind the national average in terms of the number of people having houses with Pucca walls by 53.07%. As per the requirement of houseless people under BPL who are to be provided with houses under IAY, at the present rate of fund allocation by the Rural Development Department, all the houseless people can not be provided with Pucca Houses under IAY before the completion of the 11th Five Year Plan. Thus there will be substantial gap. Accordingly top priority has been accorded for fund allocation for housing by topping up the centrally sponsored scheme of Indira Awas Yojana (IAY).

The present source of fund allocation under this sector as shows that under the existing fund sources only 3456 households out of the eligible BPL waitlist of 28851 will get IAY houses by the year 2011-12.

Thus remaining 21578 IAY permanent wait list beneficiaries will not be covered by the end of 11th Five Year Plan. Out of the

7 gap, 7570 households are proposed to be benefited from identified villages having substantial minority population. Provision has been made at the unit cost of Rs. 0.385 Lakh as approved by GOI under IAY.

Details are given in : (Annexure-I)

3. Female Work participation rate (Priority rank 3 & 5):

The district lags behind the national average by 4.12% as per BL survey. The women work participation rate in the district as per the survey is only 6.94% as against a national average of 21.50%. The important recommendations of the survey report on this sector include:

73% rural people are searching for additional employment opportunities, in which Christian percentage is higher (39%). The percentage of Muslims is 32%. Development of rural and cottage industry may be very helpful to reduce the poverty in the area. This will not only provide employment opportunities in the rural areas, but also arrest the migration process.

Artisan/handicraft activities have been reported in all villages. It has been found during field survey that there is acute problem of training and credit facilities to the female artisan/handicraft workers.

Credit facilities, supply of raw materials and marketing of finished goods should be ensured by the government. This will encourage handicraft and household industries, which is very important for minorities and weaker sections of the society. Vocational training centers should be established in the villages so that rural people can get training in various activities and generate self-employment.

The employment potential of land-based activities is limited. With the increase in population and limited land resources, it is imperative to find alternative employment opportunities. In this context, the Rural Non Farm Sector (NRFS) assumes great significance. A substantial portion of surplus rural labour can be absorbed in this sector. This will also facilitate provision of effective source of income generation to women who constitute nearly 35% of the rural population and are unable to move to distant places for a job. The cottage and village industries are important

8 activities for village economy and provide gainful employment to unemployed population of rural areas.

The skill-training requirement among households shows that 91% of Hindu and 95% of Muslim households do not intend to take any training for skill upgradation. The reason for this may be non-availability of any skill-based livelihood in the villages and lack of information on the market demand of types of skill requirement and livelihood opportunities.

Details are given in : Annexure II

4.0. Safe Drinking Water (Priority rank-4):

The district lags behind the national average by 10.79% as per BL survey. Availability of safe drinking water is 77.11% for the district as a whole. Currently Piped Water Supply Schemes (PWSS), centrally sponsored schemes like Swajal Dhara, Accelerated Rural Water Supply Program (ARWSP), etc. are under operation in the district which will definitely cover the uncovered habitations. Since adequate fund is there hence no allocation is proposed under MSDP.

5.0.Literacy (Priority rank-6 & 7):

The literacy rate in the district as per the Census, 2001 is lower than the state average, especially female literacy in rural areas. The gender discrepancy in terms of educational achievement is abysmally low and need timely intervention.

Stage wise enrolment figures for the district shows that Pre Primary enrolment in the district is 13% while the same for primary level is 55%. T he enrolment rate in the middle school is merely 20% while at the high school & higher secondary level the figures stand 9% & 3% only.

Presently SSA programmes are in operation in the district. As adequate funds are available in ongoing programmes, we have not proposed any allocation under Elementary sector.

The educational attainment for middle & high school level for minority people are lower than the other communities. Only 8% of the Muslim populations in the surveyed villages have completed their class-X education, the corresponding figures for Hindus & Christians was 16% & 19% respectively. In respect of females the percentage of matriculates among Hindus was 6.3%, 8% for Christians & only3.5% of the Muslims. The low female literacy and educational attainment among the Muslim women

9 can be attributed either to absence of Girls Middle & high schools in the villages or location inaccessibility. Thus construction of additional classrooms in the Government HS/HSS is proposed under MSDP.

Details are given in Annexure III

6.0. Toilet facility (Priority rank-8):

The district is under Total Sanitation Campaign and there are adequate funds to cover all the left out families, hence no allocation is proposed under MSDP.

7.0. Health :

¾ One of the most important areas of concern as per the BL survey are institutional delivery and percentage of fully vaccinated children. The district is far behind national average by 8.6% in respect of vaccination but lags behind the national average by 26.2% in respect of institutional delivery. The number of hospitals bed in the district per one lakh population is 11 and only 12% of the inhabited villages in the district have medical facilities. The single most important reason for the poor institutional delivery is lack of proper sub centers for ANMs to conduct deliveries. The incidence of institutional delivery among the Muslims was low and consequently, health problems among the Muslim children are also higher.

¾ The health infrastructure of the district includes 23 PHCs, 95 sub centers and 10 dispensaries. The district has a total of 25 birth & death registration centers. Every PHCs/sub centers in the district covers an average of 6738 persons. At present out of the 23 PHCs only 15 have their own building with adequate space and other facilities and the rest are functioning with inadequate space and other facilities. Though PHCs are being constructed under NRHM, at the present rate of work it will not be possible to achieve 100% saturation through NRHM within the 11th Five Year Plan period and therefore it is proposed to construct labour room and six-bedded ward in 10 PHCs, two State dispensaries and 7 Sub Centers through MSDP fund. The construction is proposed at the design and unit cost of 6.00 lakhs approved by the NRHM.

Details are given in Annexure-IV

10 8.0. Enhancing opportunities for Education: Strengthening of ICDS centers

™ One of the important objectives of the prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities is enhancing opportunities for Education and this is envisaged through enhance availability of ICDS Services, Improving access to School Education etc.

™ Non-formal pre School Education: -

¾ The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is aimed at holistic development of children and pregnant/lactating mothers from disadvantaged sections, by providing services through Anganwadi Centers such as supplementary nutrition, immunization, health check-ups and referral services, pre-school and non-formal education etc. Though 644 ICDS centers have been operational in the district, the quality of services is poor due to non- availability of buildings in 201 centers. Hence, a proposal for fund allocation for construction of buildings for 201 Anganwadi Centers located in villages with a substantial population of minorities. The construction is proposed as per the design and unit cost of Rs 2.96 lakhs approved by the GoI.

Details are given in Annexure V

9.0. Up gradation of existing ITI

¾ The large proportion of the minority communities are engaged in low level technical work, and earns their livelihood as small businessman, artisans and laborers. Provision of technical training to such people would upgrade their skills and earning capacity and in the process livelihood support. ITI Bongaigaon is one of the oldest ITI of Assam and it can plays an pivotal role in providing self employment opportunities to the rural youths of all communities. There are as many as 14 no of long term trades with seat capacity of 304 no. and short term trades like Fabrication (Arc Welding), Cutting & sewing, DTP, Beautician, plumber, house wiring etc under Modular Employable Scheme (MES).

11 ¾ Infrastructure constrains such as additional building, tools, equipments, furniture’s including hostels are there in the ITI. Flow of fund from the state Govt. is not adequate. Presently this ITI has been included in the GoI PPP support with almost 2.50 crore support but that is not sufficient enough to cater all the existing needs and gaps. Hence workshop building, Hostel building (as per NCVT norms) along with tools, furniture’s are proposed under MSDP to fulfill the gap and impart training to the needy people.

Cost analysis: Annexure- VI

12 CHAPTER V

MULTI SECTORAL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN: BONGAIGAON

Rs. In Lakhs

Financial & Physical Allocation Sl Activity Output Unit Cost Total 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 No. Phy Fin Phy Fin Phy Fin A. SATURATION OF PRIME MINISTERS NEW 15 POINT PROGRAMME

1. ICDS Construction of 201 2.96 594.96 67 198.32 67 198.32 67 198.32 buildings for Anganwadi center which are not run in government buildings 2. Upgradation of Creation of additional 1 227.60 227.60 1 215.60 6.0 6.0 existing ITI capacity (building) for existing tradesat ITI Bongaigaon 3. IAY Construction of houses 7570 0.385 2914.45 2523 971.48 2523 971.48 2523 971.48 families living below poverty line SUBTOTAL 3737.01 2591 1385.40 2590 1175.8 2590 1175.8

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B. TOPPING UP OF CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES 1. SGSY: 1. Basic Orientation 4643 0.02153 100.00 1547 33.31 1547 33.31 1549 33.38 (Swarnajayanthi Training Gram Swarozgar Yojana) 2. Skill Up gradation 4643 0.02153 100.00 1547 33.31 1547 33.31 1549 33.38 training 3. Revolving fund 1000 0.10000 100.00 333 33.30 333 33.30 333 33.30 SHGs 4. Subsidy (Group + 4643 1.10 450.00 individual) 5. Creation of projects under infrastructure development 5.1. Handloom 1 50.00 50.00 Production cum sale Basic orientation training, skill up gradation, center grading, credit linkage and establishing forward 5.2. Establishment of 1 100.00 100.00 and backward linkage.. process spanning three Milk Processing Plant financial year and Integrated Dairy Farming System 5.3. Jute 1 100.00 100.00 Diversification Center Sub Total 1000.00 3427 99.92 3427 99.92 3432 100.16

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C. BRIDGING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURAL GAPS & DEVELOPMENT DEFICITS 1. Creation of Construction of labor 9 6.00 54.00 2 12.00 3 18.00 4 24.00 Additional room for 24 hrs infrastructure institutional delivery facilities for Construction of 12 6.00 72.00 3 18.00 4 24.00 5 30.00 strengthening additional building existing rural for housing 6 bedded health ward institutions 2. Creation of Construction of 249 2.55 634.95 49 124.95 100 255.00 100 255.00 Additional additional class infrastructure rooms (ACR) in facilities for government strengthening institutions in existing minority government concentrated areas educational institutions SUB TOTAL 760.95 54 154.95 107 297.00 109 309.00 Administrative 112.20 Cost @ 2 % GRAND TOTAL 5610.00 6072 1640.27 6124 1572.72 6131 1584.96

15 CHAPTER VI

BENEFICIARIES SELECTION & ASSETS MANAGEMENT

Selection and creation of assets:

Any kind of assets/infrastructure to be developed or created under the MSDP will be constructed as per the laid out Government norms and procedures. Wherein the PRI like ZP, AP and Gaon Parishad will be involved for the selection of individual beneficiaries, distribution and monitoring, etc. As per GoI norms and procedures.

Programmes Norms to be followed

IAY ™ Allotment strictly based on BPL waitlist ™ Existing GoI norms with A/C Payee cheque to the beneficiary directly ™ PRI instructions will monitor and supervise the construction, etc

SGSY ™ SGSY norms and guidelines to be followed unscrupulously ™ Major benefits to the women in minority concentrated Gaon Panchayats ™ PRIs will be involved for the selection of Swarojzkars and beneficiaries ™ Line department like Fishery, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Handloom etc will be associated ™ Financial institutions will be involved ™ Training by the reputed Government training institutes or approved NGOs, institutes Construction of ™ All the existing specifications will be followed new building to ™ Financial rules and regulation by the GoI and improve critical Government of Assam infrastructure ™ External evaluation and monitoring from reputed gap institutions from GoI and State

Assets maintenance

All the assets/building/infrastructure etc will be at the disposal of individual or department concerned as the case may be. All these assets will be registered and handed over to the concerned individual beneficiary or department for proper up keeping and further maintenance. Assets register will be maintained centrally from the office of the Deputy Commissioner and by the department concerned. Here role of PRIs, line departments, SHGs, NGOs etc are to be taken into confidence while handing over the assets.

16 CHAPTER VII

MONITORING & EVALUATION

¾ There is a committee to oversee the implementation of MSDP in the district with Deputy Commissioner as the Chairman as District Level Committee for implementation of the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities as constituted by the State as per direction of Ministry of Minority Affairs ¾ There is a District Vigilance & Monitoring Committee to review the progress of the scheme ¾ District Vigilance Council headed by the Commissioner of the Division to take care of the progress

Moreover following external agencies will be involved for the monitoring and evaluation of the same…

1. Directorate of Monitoring & Evaluation, Government of Assam 2. National Institute of Rural Development, Guwahati 3. State Institute of Rural Development, Guwahati 4. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 5. Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati 6. Weavers Service & Training Center, Guwahati 7. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon

Transparency and Publicity

IT enabled monitoring cell with direct NIC network Transparency and publicity of information and extensive use of ICT enabled uses..

17 ANNEXURE - I

Saturation of PM’s 15 Point Programme: IAY Disposion List for Bongaigaon district under MSDP

Amount in IAY IAY already allotted including IAY Rs. 0.385 IAY normally allotted during beneficia Household IAY to be allotted normally allotted Lakhs per last 5 years ries during coming 5 years & unit. ~35% remained projecte to be to be d to be allotted Total Total allotted allotted from IAY

Name of GP of Name in MSDP

Name of Block col. wait list in

Total in wait list Total in wait Col. Gen Mino

Total (11+17) MSDP of 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 (18-19) Minorities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Malegarh 1009 1716 2725 43 42 63 35 40 223 64 35 63 35 40 237 686 460 226 82 Rangapani 92 1756 1848 27 32 42 20 25 146 25 14 42 20 25 126 2179 272 1907 667 Barjana 7 1552 1559 22 22 27 15 20 106 22 10 27 15 20 94 2174 200 1974 691 Mererchar 5 2582 2587 16 25 36 17 20 114 19 12 36 17 20 104 932 218 714 249 N/Satra

Tapattary Tapattary 119 1702 1821 22 23 33 17 22 117 22 14 33 17 22 108 1175 225 950 335 B/Khaity Piradhora 584 3015 3599 45 49 68 36 41 239 53 37 68 36 41 229 2116 468 1648 579 Total 1816 12323 14139 175 193 269 140 168 945 205 116 269 140 168 898 9262 1843 7419 2603

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IAY IN BONGAIGAON DISTRICT

Amount IAY already allotted in Rs. IAY normally allotted including IAY to be 0.385 House Hold during last 5 years allotted normally during IAY IAY Lakhs coming 5 years allotted beneficiarie per unit. & s remained ~ 35% projecte to be to be d to be allotted in allotted Total Total allotted MSDP from IAY Name of GP of Name

Name of Block col. Col. wait list Total in wait list Total in wait Gen

Mino Mino (11+17) (18-19) in MSDP Total 09-10 09-10 10-11 11-12 02-03 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 of Minoritie s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ambari 506 1519 2025 22 25 32 16 22 117 20 11 32 16 22 101 771 218 553 202 Baregarh Jopea 240 2160 2400 36 41 55 24 26 182 36 19 55 24 26 160 1430 342 1088 385 Kacharipety 100 1908 2008 27 28 37 17 20 129 24 12 37 17 20 110 2080 239 1841 638 Golapara 210 1890 2100 23 28 36 15 17 119 19 11 23 28 36 117 919 236 683 237 Banglapara Balarchar 77 1458 1535 22 21 28 14 18 103 21 12 28 14 18 93 1031 196 835 294 Srijangram Matraghola Numberpara 26 2624 2650 21 31 41 21 22 136 22 14 41 21 22 120 940 256 684 238 Chakla Kokila 64 1786 1850 24 30 44 18 19 135 21 11 44 18 19 113 812 248 564 206 Total 1223 13345 14568 175 204 273 125 144 921 163 90 260 138 163 814 7983 1735 6248 2200

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Amount in Rs. IAY already allotted including IAY normally allotted during 0.385 House Hold IAY to be allotted normally IAY last 5 years IAY Lakhs per during coming 5 years allotted beneficiaries unit. & remained to ~35% to projected be allotted be to be Total Total in MSDP allotted allotted

Name of GP of Name Col. from IAY

Name of Block col. Total in wait list Total in wait (18-19) wait list Gen

Mino Mino (11+17) Total 02-03 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 in MSDP of Minorities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Kabaitary 403 1613 2016 41 48 66 36 41 232 59 34 66 36 41 236 646 468 178 65 Oudubi 216 1947 2163 31 40 39 29 33 172 42 22 39 29 33 165 413 337 76 27 Balapara 252 2273 2525 30 42 56 34 38 200 44 24 56 34 38 196 896 396 500 171 Pub - 1383 1383 14 13 21 02 05 55 7 5 21 2 5 40 636 95 541 186 Majeralga Paschim - 1505 1505 16 15 21 11 14 77 12 7 21 11 14 65 181 142 39 14 Boitamari Boitamari Majeralga Total 871 8724 9593 132 158 203 112 131 736 164 92 203 112 131 702 2772 1438 1334 463

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Amount in Rs. IAY already allotted including IAY normally allotted during IAY 0.385 House Hold IAY to be allotted normally last 5 years allotted Lakhs per during coming 5 years IAY & unit. Total beneficiaries projected ~35% to in remained to Total to be be Total wait be allotted allotted allotted list in MSDP

Name of GP of Name normally from IAY

Name of Block Col (18-19) col. wait list Gen Mino Mino Total 07-08 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 02-03 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 (11+17) in MSDP of Minorities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Dangaigaon 373 684 1243 58 75 65 12 14 224 20 15 65 12 14 126 524 350 174 63 Goraimari 286 2570 3540 35 46 77 43 49 250 71 39 77 43 49 279 2041 529 1512 529 Hapachara 1070 1602 2812 31 44 55 36 42 208 47 25 55 36 42 205 1667 413 1254 435 Bhandara 367 2040 2495 37 39 51 24 30 181 31 13 51 24 30 149 2016 330 1686 592 Alukhunda 265 1475 1734 30 39 61 04 06 140 8 15 61 4 6 94 336 234 102 37

Manikpur Manikpur Bashbari 226 2789 3215 39 48 58 30 37 212 41 23 58 30 37 187 2250 401 1849 648 Salabila Total 2587 11160 15039 230 291 367 149 178 1215 218 130 367 149 178 1042 8834 2257 6577 2304 Grand 6497 4552 5338 712 846 112 526 621 3817 750 428 1098 539 640 3456 28851 7273 21578 7570 Total N.B:- (1) IAY houses normally allotted during last 5 years = 3817 Nos. (2) IAY houses normally allotted including IAY houses to be allotted normally from existing wait list during coming 5 years. = 3456 Nos. (3) Total nos. of beneficiaries in IAY wait list ( 24 minority dominated GPs.) = 28851 nos (4) Total IAY beneficiaries in wait list – (IAY house already allotted normally = 21578 nos during last 5 years + House to be allotted during normally house ensuing 5 years (5) Around ~35% remaining houses in wait list to be allotted under MSDP = 7570 nos

(6) Amount @ Rs. 38,500/- per unit. X 7570 nos = 2914.45 Lakhs

Total Fund estimates to be required: 2914.45 Lakhs

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ANNEXURE II

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH LIVLIHOOD SUPPORT & FEMALE PARTCIPATION RATE THROUGH SGSY: SWARNAJAYANTI GRAM SWAROZGAR YOJANA WAY:

1.0. PREAMBLE

The broad strategy formulated the Action Plan for providing Self-Employment opportunities under Multi-Sectoral Development Plan for minority through credit flow to various sectors and the needy section of minority society. Minority means, Muslim, Christians, Persians/Jain Sikh and Buddhist as classified by the Govt of India. As per the census data 2001, the demographic profile of the District shows that 45.08% of the total rural population in the District belonging to minority community of which Muslim comprise 94%. The population density in the District stands at 420 persons per Sq KM is significantly higher than the State average which stands at 340 persons as per the 2001 census with a total of 168556 household the district comprises 145300 rural households and 23256 urban households. The population distribution of religious minority group in the rural areas is shown in the table below. The percentage of total Muslim population in the rural population of Bongaigaon is estimated to be 43% aprox. The Muslim population in District which was 23.38% as per estimates of 1991 census has increased to 24.77% as per estimates of 2001 census data. Religious distribution of rural population in Bongaigaon District (2001) Total Muslim Christian Sikh Buddhist Persian/jain Other Total Minority 358372 339712 18010 113 147 56 8 326

For all round socio-economic development of the minority community in the District through Self-Employment scheme an amount of Rs 1000.00 Lakhs have been earmarked.

For proper implementation of the scheme an “Action Plan” have been prepared as per Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) guideline projecting the credit requirement of Rs 1350.00 Lakhs with a subsidy of Rs 450.00 Lakhs covering 368 Nos SHGs comprising 4048 Nos beneficiaries and 595 Nos Individual beneficiaries through SelF-Employment scheme (Annexure 1 to 7)

22 In the Action Plan 10(ten) Nos income generating activities have been identified to implement the scheme in 24 Nos GPs of the District in the effective ways as reflected below:-

2.0. BASICS & LINKS

CLUSTERS:: The key economic activity will be taken up for implementation preferably in clusters because this will facilitate greater control of the progress of the programme including setting up of infrastructure, raw materials, distribution, technology transfer as well as quality control. BENEFICIARIES:: In this Action Plan two categories of beneficiaries have been incorporated, PART “A” and PART “B”. PART “A” is about Self-Help-Group (SHG) and PART “B” is about individual beneficiaries. BANK LINKAGE:: Bank linkage of the SHGs will be established after conducting first and second grading. The SHGs passed in the first grading avail Rs 25000/- as Revolving Fund and those passed in the second grading are to be established Bank Linkage for income generating activity by matching subsidy from the implementing agency and bank loan SUBSIDY:: Subsidy will be informed at 30% of the project cost, subject for a maximum of Rs 7500/-. In respect of disabled person however subsidy will be 50% and Rs 10,000/- respectively. For group finance (SHG) the subsidy will be of 50% of of the project cost subject to per capita subsidy of Rs 10, 000/- or Rs 1.25 lakhs which ever is less. There is no any monetary limit on subsidy for irrigation projects as per SGSY guideline under Para 4.16 BASIC ORIENTATION TRAINING:: This programme includes elements of book keeping, knowledge of market identification and appraisal, acquaintance with produce costing and product pricing, familiazition with project financing by banks. SKILL-UPGRADATION TRAINING:: The objective of the training is that the beneficiaries possess the Minimum Skill Requirement (MSR) will be eligible for assistance only when they possess MSR and loans will be disbursed only when they have satisfactorily completed skill training. TECHNOLOGY:: In this Action Plan attempt has been made to issue technology transfer, technology up gradation through line department, Polytechnics , SIRD, Guwahati, KVIC, Farmers training centre and Regional Centre of Agriculture Universities, CAPART and NCDC etc.

23 MARKETING SUPPORT:: Attempts have been made to establish District supply and marketing Societies/Rural Market Haat/KVIC and KVIB for marketing of goods outside the district.

3.0. INDICATORS OF THE CREDIT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT UNDER MINORITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Sl Particulars SCB RRBs CBS Total No 1 No of Banks 2 1 10 13 2 No of Branches 2 12 26 40 i) Rural 0 9 10 19 ii) Semi Urban 2 3 16 21 3 iii) Urban 0 0 0 0 Total 2 12 26 40

4.0. SUMMARY OF BROAD SECTOR-WISE FINANCIAL PROJECTION Financial Subsidy Credit Sl Sector projection (Rs in (Rs in No (Rs in Lakhs) Lakhs) Lakhs) 1 Primary Sector (Agriculture and allied activities ie 1080.00 270.00 810.00 AH &Vetty/Fishery) 2 Secondary Sector (Horticulture/Sericulture/Handloom 540.00 135.00 405.00 & Textile plantation) 3 Tertiary Sector {Non farmer 180.00 45.00 135.00 sector(Business and service)} Total 1800.00 450.00 1350.00

24 5.0. FUNDING PATTERN AND ELIGIBLE ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE FOR SELF- EMPLOYMENT SCHEME UNDER MINORITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The implementing agency may incur expenditure on the following items from the fund provided under minority development programme for self employment. As per SGSY guideline under Para-9.2, 2.6 and Govt letter No DRD-13(SGSY/01/Pt/2006-07 dated 19.03.2007 Allocation Probable expenditure Item of expenditure (Rs in Lakhs) (Rs in lakh) 1000.00 i) Basic Orientation training based on the 100.00 local requirement ii) Skill up gradation training(10% of the 100.00 allocation) iii) Revolving fund to SHG based on the 100.00 local requirement iv) Infrastructure (25% of the allocation) 250.00 v) Subsidy for economic activity 450.00 (allocation- i+ii+iii+iv) 1000.00 1000.00

For self-employment under Minority Development Programme the beneficiaries can be either individual or groups. Part- “A” is about SHG and Part- “B” about individual beneficiaries. A:: Self-Help-Group (SHG) i) Generally a self-Help-Group may consist of 10 to 20 persons. However in difficult areas like hills and areas with scattered and sparse population and in case of minor irrigation and disabled persons, this number may be from 5 to 20. ii) The group should device a code of conduct (group management norms) to bind itself. iii) The members should build their corpus fund through regular savings. iv) The group should be able to draw up an agenda for each meeting and take up discussion as per the agenda. v) The corpus fund should be used to advance loans to the members. The group should develop financial to the members. The group should develop financial management norms covering the loan sanction procedure, repayment schedule and interest rates. vi) The group should maintain simple basic records such as Minutes Book, Attendance register, Loan ledger, General ledger, Cash Book, Bank pass Book and individual pass Book

25 B:: INDIVIDUAL BENEFICIARY i) The individual beneficiary are to be selected in the Gram Sabha ii) The selection of beneficiaries must be done in an open and transparent manner. iii) The list of beneficiaries finally selected (for the year) should be got printed and the copies made available to the GP Office, Blocks, Banks and all other concerned agencies. Financial assistance to the beneficiaries under Self-Employment scheme under Minority development programme comprises of two components viz Loan and Subsidy. Sanction of Loan by the Banks:: While sanctioning of projects, the Bank Manger should ensure that the unit cost, terms of the loan and repayment schedule are as indicated in the project profile for the concerned activity. SUBSIDY:: Subsidy will be uniform at 30% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of Rs 7500/-. in respect of disabled persons. However this will be 50% which amount to Rs 10, 000/- respectively. For Self Help Groups subsidy would be at 50% of the project cost subject to per capita subsidy of Rs 10, 000/- or Rs 1, 25, 000.00 which ever is less. There will be no monitory limit on subsidy for irrigation projects.

26 Annexure-1 SUMMRAY OF BROAD SECTORWISE PROJECTION ON SELF-EMPLOYMENT SCHEME UNDER MINORITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Sl Financial Credit Subsidy Sector projection (Rs in No (Rs in Lakhs) (Rs in Lakhs) Lakhs) 1 Primary Sector (Agriculture and allied activities ie 1080.00 810.00 270.00 AH &Vetty/Fishery) Secondary Sector (Horticulture/Sericulture/Handloom 540.00 405.00 135.00 & Textile plantation) Tertiary Sector {Non farmer 180.00 135.00 45.00 sector(Business and service)} Total 1800.00 1350.00 450.00

Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector Financi Financi Financi Year Subsid Subsid Subsid al Out Credit al Out Credit al Out Credit y y y Lay Lay Lay 1st 360.00 270.0 90.00 180.00 135.0 45.00 60.00 45.00 15.00 0 0 2nd 360.00 270.0 90.00 180.00 135.0 45.00 60.00 45.00 15.00 0 0 3rd 360.00 270.0 90.00 180.00 135.0 45.00 60.00 45.00 15.00 0 0 Tot 1080.0 810.0 270.0 540.00 405.0 135.0 180.00 135.0 45.00 al 0 0 0 0 0 0

Financial Projection

Primary Sector 60% Secondary Sector 30% Tertiary Sector 10%

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Annexure -2 PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL PROJECTION FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT TO GROUP BENEFICIARIES UNDER MULTI SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MINORITY

Financial (Rs in Lakhs) Activity under Primary Physical Target sector Year No of No of (Agricultural and other Subsidy Credit allied activity SHG beneficiar ies 1 2 3 4 5 6 1st A. Farm mechanization 20 22 3 22 .36 67 .08 (Tractor/Power Tiller) 2nd 20 224 22.36 67.08 3rd 21 225 22.38 67.12 Total 61 671 67.10 201.30 B. Allied activities 1st 18 2 01 2 0.16 6 0.50 2nd 1.Dairy Development 18 201 20.17 60.50 3rd 19 202 20.17 60.50

Total 55 605 60.50 181.50

1st 15 168 16.86 50.50 2nd 2. Poultry 15 168 16.86 50.50 3rd 16 170 16.88 50.80 Total 46 506 50.60 151.80 1st 12 135 13.56 40.65 2nd 3. Sheep/Goatery 12 135 13.56 40.65 3rd 13 137 13.58 40.80 Total 37 407 40.70 122.10

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Financial (Rs in Lakhs) Activity under Primary Physical Target sector Year (Agricultural and other No of No of Subsidy Credit allied activity SHG beneficiar ies 1 2 3 4 5 6 1st 4. Jute production 12 13 5 13 .56 40 .65 2nd 12 135 13.56 40.65 3rd 13 137 13.58 40.80 Total 37 407 40.70 122.10 1st 3 33 3.30 9.90 2nd 5. Fishery 3 33 3.30 9.90 3rd 3 33 3.30 9.90 Total 9 99 9.90 29.70 Grand Total 245 269 5 270.00 810.00 Secondary Sector 1st 14 1 57 1 5.70 3 7.35 2nd 1. Horticulture 14 157 15.70 37.35 3rd 15 159 15.90 37.50 Total 43 473 47.30 112.20 1st 2. Plantation 10 113 11.30 34.05 2nd 10 113 11.30 34.05 3rd 11 115 11.50 34.20 Total 31 341 34.10 102.30

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Financial (Rs in Lakhs) Activity under Primary Physical Target sector Year (Agricultural and other No of No of Subsidy Credit allied activity SHG beneficiar ies 1 2 3 4 5 6 1st 3. Handloom 14 15 7 15 .70 37 .35 2nd 14 157 15.70 37.35 3rd 15 159 15.90 37.50 Total 43 473 47.30 112.10 1st 2 22 2.20 6.20 2nd 4.Sericulture 2 22 2.20 6.20 3rd 2 22 2.20 6.20 Total 6 66 6.60 18.60 Grand Total 123 135 3 135.00 405.00

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Annexure-5 PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL PROJECTION FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL BENEFICIARIES UNDER MULTI SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MINORITY Physical Financial (Rs in Lakhs) Year Activity No of individual Subsidy Credit beneficiaries to be assisted 1st 38 2.85 8.65 2nd 1. Grocery shop 38 2.85 8.65 3rd 40 3.00 8.80 Total 116 8.70 26.10 1st 38 2.85 8.65 2nd 2. Furniture House 38 2.85 8.65 3rd 40 3.00 8.80 Total 116 8.700 26.10 0 1st 29 2.175 6.525 2nd 3.Manufacture of cane 29 2.175 6.525 and bamboo products 3rd 29 2.175 6.525 Total 87 6.525 19.575 1st 4. Motorcycle /scooter 19 1.40 4.30 repairing 2nd 19 1.40 4.30 3rd 20 1.55 4.45 Total 58 4.350 13.05 0

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Annexure-6 Physical Financial (Rs in Lakhs) Year Activity No of individual Subsidy Credit beneficiaries to be assisted 1st 19 1.40 4.30 2nd 5. Bakery Unit 19 1.40 4.30 3rd 20 1.55 4.45 Total 58 4.35 13.05 1st 19 1.40 4.30 2nd 6. Bullock with card 19 1.40 4.30 3rd 20 1.55 4.45 Total 58 4.35 13.05 1st 19 1.40 4.30 nd 2 7. Tailoring 19 1.40 4.30 3rd 20 1.55 4.45 Total 58 4.35 13.05 1st 9 0.72 2.17 nd 2 8. Saloon. 9 0.72 2.17 3rd 11 0.735 2.185 Total 29 2.175 6.525 Grand Total 580 43.50 130.50

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PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL PROJECTION FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLE INDIVIDUAL PERSON UNDER MULTI SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR MINORITY

Year Activity Physical Financial (Rs in Lakhs) No of individual beneficiaries to Subsidy Credit be assisted 1st Nature of activity for disable person depends on his/her 5 0.50 1.50 ability 2nd 5 0.50 1.50 3rd 5 0.50 1.50 Total 15 1.50 4.50

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5.0. Sector wise analysis for income generating activities PRIMARY SECTOR:: (1) Farm mechanization :: In view of acute shortage of human and animal labour for farm operations combined with management problem the farm mechanization appears to be the solution for increasing the production and productivity of various famous sectors. However in the district 47% of farmers have land holding of less than 2 ha (of which 44% have less than 1 ha) which is again fragmented in to further small pieces. There fore large mechanization with big machinery is difficult unless State Govt takes up land consolidation and promote Co-operative farming. Therefore financing of small tractors, power tillers has been incorporated in the Action Plan . Gap in Infrastructural facility :: The most important infrastructural gap one can observe is lack of adequate irrigation facilities. The agricultural department does not have adequate number of subject matter specialist in Agricultural Engineering. After sales service of various farm machineries like tractors, Power Tillers etc need improvement. Cold storage facilities is needed in the district as the marketing facilities are not adequate (2) Dairy Development :: Animal Husbandry is one of the important allied sectors in the State as well as in the district. The sector is characterized by a large population of non descript animal/birds with low per capita availability of eggs /year. Among the animal husbandry activities, Dairy, Piggery, Poultry and Goatery are the important Sub-Sectors. The estimated milk production in the district for the year 2007-08 was 48000.00 tones as against the demand of 148.80 tones. To meet the demand and supply dairy development project is incorporated in the Action Plan.

Availability and gap in infrastructure and support services. i) Availability of adequate green and dry fodder, concentrated feed, water etc. ii) Suitable space for cattle housing. iii) Availability of facilities for animal breeding, medicines and veterinary aid centers iv) Training centre for dairy farmers v) Chilling units and milk processing plant vi) Suitable banking network to provide necessary credit support.

33 (3) Poultry and Dckery:: Poultry is still taken up as a traditional backyard activity on a smaller scale and commercialization is yet to taken place in the district. With the increase demand for poultry and eggs there is good scope for this activity in future. Duckery is popular as an integrated component of the other activities among the rural masses. Since the development farms are very few in the district, there is a substantial scope for development of this sector through bank credit. (4) Sheep and Goatery :: Shop and Goatery are the popular activities under small animal development in the district. Shop rearing is a low profile activity. In view of the demand there is scope for long term potential for goat, sheep units in the district (5) Fishery:: The district Bongaigaon is endowed with fisheries resources in the form of ponds /tanks, beel, swamps, low lying areas, derelict water bodies and direct networks of river and rivulets. Adopting scientific technology and management practices can raise the average production of beel in the district. Thus we can assume potential of 1794.40 Ha of beel fisheries along with 494.88Ha of culture fisheries development which will bridge the gap between production and demand and will lead to rural economy. (6) Plantation and Horticulture :: The district Bongaigaon has land with favourable agro-climate conditions for the development of various plantation and horticulture crops. The horticulture and plantation crops are generally not grown on commercial scale in the district. The area under different horticulture crops in the district are as follows: Banana-Æ 82 Ha, Pineapple Æ247Ha , PapayaÆ 233Ha, Areca nutÆ 2970Ha, CoconutÆ 482 Ha, ChiliesÆ 695 Ha, TurmericÆ 590Ha, Potato Æ 2560 Ha, OthersÆ 1044 Ha. Approximately 5100 farmers are involved in growing horticulture crops

For the proper implementation of self-employment Scheme under Multi Sectoral Development Plan for Minority the Block wise following Minority intensive GPs are shown below:: Sl Name of Block Name of the Gaon Panchayat No 1. Rangapani 2. Nastra 3. Merechar 1 Tapattary Dev Block 4. Borjana 5. Malegarh 6. Piradhara

34 Manikpur Dev Block 1. Goraimari 2. Bashbari-Chalabila 2 3. Hapachara 4. Dumerguri 5. Bhandara 6. Alukhunda There is no minority GP having 70% and 3 Dangtol Dev Block more minority area 1.Golapara-Banglapara 2.Nambarpara-Chakla 3.Kacharipeti 4 Srijangram Dev Block 4.Ambari 5. Jopiya 6.Kokila 7. Balarchar-Matraghola 1. Pachim-Mazeralga 2. Pub-Mazeralga 5 Boitamari Dev Block 3. Oudubi 4. Balapara 5. Kabaitari Total 24 Nos

Women Empowerment Programme and Entrepreneurship This Action Plan has offered 60% fund of the total allocation for women SGS and for women entrepreneurship programme

Long-term potential proportionately and ideal physical and financial projection for self-employment under Multi-Sectoral Development Plan for Minority for five reassessed below Sl No of Cost of expenditure Name of Programme No beneficiaries (Rs in lakh) 1 2 3 4 Basic Orientation Training Rs2153x4643= 1 4643 100.00 Skill-up-gradation training Rs2153x4643= 2 4643 100.00 3 Revolving fund 1000SHGs 100.00 4 Subsidy (Group + Individual) 4643 450.00 5 Creation of projects under 3 projetcs 250.00 Infrastructure

Total 1000.00

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1.0. Basic Training: ™ As per SGSY guideline under Para 5.2 and 5.4 indicates that two types of training are to be imparted in order to success of self-employment endeavors and also for the sustainability the required skill to successfully run the enterprise is a pre requisite. ™ Basic training includes elements of book-keeping, knowledge of market and project financing. The training expenses includes a bounding and lodging facility to the trainees to and fro traveling cost, honorarium to master craftsman and the cost of raw materials required during the training programme. ™ However the total expenditure on basic orientation and skill up gradation development training will not exceed Rs 5000/- p/trainee as per SGSY guideline under Para 5.6 on Basic and skill- up-gradation training will not exceed Rs 5000/- per trainee. 2.0. Skill up gradation The earmarked amount of Rs 100.00 lakhs for skill upgradation training will be utilized through exposure to least tools and technology, value addition and diversification of products, entrepreneur development, marketing skills, labeling etc as per decision of the Dist Committee. However total expenditure on Basic and skill up-gradation training will not exceed Rs 5000/- p/trainee

3.0. Revolving fund 1. No of SHGs to be formed =1000Nos 2. No of SHGs to be provided R/F =1000 Nos Amount of cash credit No of SHGs to Amount of as R/F from the Total Year be provided Bank loan implementing Agency (Rs in lakhs) Revolving fund (Rs in lakhs) (Rs in lakhs) 1st Year 333 33.30 49.95 83.25 2nd year 333 33.30 49.95 83.25 3rd Year 334 33.40 50.10 83.50 Total 1000 100.00 150.00 250.00

36 4.0. Co-ordination mechanism

As per SGSY guideline under Para 8.10 and 8.11 a close Co-ordination between different agencies responsible for implementation of self –employment programme is imperative. The programme should be treated as a joint programmne with all agencies being conscious for their responsible rules. In order to ensure the coordination the following committees are constitutes. Block Level Committee 1. Project Director, DRDA, Bongaigaon Chairman 2. Project Officer (Self employment) Member 3. Branch Manager of all implementing bank Branches in Block Member 4. Block Level/Sub Division level officers of the concerned line Deptt Member 5. NGO representative (one) Member 6. BDO Member Secy

Dist Level Committee 1. Deputy Commissioner & Executive Director, DRDA Chairman 2. DDM of NABARD Member 3. LDO of RBI Member 4. GM, DIC Member 5. Project Director, DRDA Member 6. Dist KVIB Officer Member 7. Concerned Heads of Dist level line deptt as well as Dist Officer i/c of women Welfare, Disable Welfare etc Member 8. 2-3 NGO representative Member 9. Dist Level Coordinators of the implementing Banks Member 10. Lead Dist Manager Member-Secy

Programme Infrastructure The implementation may be either for production, processing quality testing, storage, design development, value addition, diversification of product or marketing based on the SGSY guideline under Para 2.6 the following points will be kept in view while framing the infrastructure proposals. 1. The infrastructure activities should enable the sub-employment beneficiaries to make free utilization of their assets. Marketing linkage should be given priority.

37 2. The proposals should emerge out of the specific activities being taken up by beneficiaries. 3. Only village or Block or District level infrastructure should be planned. 4. Only the fixed cost and not the recurring expenditure should be met out from the fund under programme infrastructure 5. In case of assistance for development of infrastructure to cooperative socities, it should be ensured that at least 50% of the members are beneficiaries under Self- employment programme

7.0. To create infrastructure under Multi-Sectoral Development the following proposal are incorporated in the Action Plan Project Cost (Rs in Sector Name of the Project lakhs) Primary Sector i) Estt of Milk processing plant and Rs 100.00 Integrated dairy farming system.

ii) Esstt of jute diversification centre Rs 100.00 Secondary Sector Handloom production cum sale center Rs 50.00 Total Rs250.00

Monitoring The performance of the implementation of Self Employment under Multi-Sectoral Plan for minority is to be monitored continuously at all level. At the Block and Dist Level this is to be done through report and physical verification of the assets.

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Project Profile on Handloom Production

Cum Sale Centre

A. Name of the Project :: Handloom production cum sale centre B. Justification : a) To provide self employment to the poor weavers belonging to create the project to minority community. b) To organize poor weavers for their economic improvement. c) To apply appropriate technology to improve the traditional Handloom sector of the project d) To improve the technical skill of the weavers and to add value of the Handloom products through improved design and colour combination. e) To diversity the Handloom products to meet the market demand f) To establish backward and forward linkage among the weavers community g) To provide common facility for the benefit of the weavers h) To create marketing facility for Handloom products in the local area and outside the state.

C. Financial Out lay :: Rs 50.00Lakhs

D. Area of operation :: Within Bongaigaon district

E. Proposal coverage ::250 Nos weavers

G. Weavers to be benefited :: SHGs weavers belonging to Minority Community

39 Survey Analysis of Handloom The Handloom industry of Assam is a time honoured cottage industry providing employment directly or indirectly to about 18 lakhs people. The industry was vast inherent potential and has a glorious past in the state. The state has nearly 14 to 15 lakhs looms out of this only about 3 lakhs are commercial looms. A large number of primitive looms are used for making domestic cloths. In Bongaigaon district there are nearly 40 thousand traditional weavers out of which eight thousand weavers belonging to minority community. The weavers are to be encouraged to take up commercial productions of Handloom through well structural programme which may includes not only the measures to be commercial products but also for marketing Objective:: The main objective of the project is specially for up gradation of skill of women weavers production of high value items, setting up of educated forward and backward linkage for the development of handloom activities of targeted minority weavers. However the broad parameters of the projects are i) To provide necessary support in a comprehensive manner for product area target beneficiary oriented project for pre-post from loom operation in a targeted and coordinated man so as to increase production, productivity and marketing of handloom products ii) To up grade skills and quality of products iii) To ensure export the handloom products iv) To provide requisite infrastructure support Components of the projects Training programme to 250Nos minority weavers for improving the quality of products introduction of new design and colour Modernization of 250Nos of looms with the aid of improved looms and accessories. Introduction of design inputs engaging a freelance designer by developing proper design draft and concentration details for adopting a commercial products. Common facility centre cum retail sale centre will be setup for faciliting the common works and for ready disposal of finished products. Dying unit will be setup to carry the pre-weaving as well as post weaving dying process Arrangement for publicity and exhibition to give awareness to weavers and consumers of handloom products.

40 The project will be implemented by the following sequences. i) Identification of the SHGs for handlooms development ii) Selection of beneficiary iii) Training programme of selected weavers iv) Modernization of looms v) Design inputs vi) Working capital vii) Work shed viii)Common facility centre cum market facility ix) Dying unit x) Processing unit xi) Publicity and exhibition Modernization of Looms Generally the weavers are using traditionally looms. Which being down the productivity of weavers. So there is a need to provide improve or modern quality of looms and accessories to each weavers to increase productivity and produced improved quality of products. Design inputs :: The existing design are mostly ethnic and traditional types. To upgrade design and modify and colour combination according to the choice of National and International market are important factor for survival of Assamese/local traditional Handloom. So free lance designer will be engage for development of design and to transferring commercially viable product. Common facility centre/State centre:: There is a need of some common facilities to be provided to the weavers in common place for better performance of productivity like drum for reeling or wraping. Dying and design facility to be used by all members of the project weavers. In addition of finished products in regular manner, so this component will be provided for setting up of retail sale centre adjusting the CFC project area to ensure market demand. Dying unit:: To upgrade the existing Dying process will provide modern dying technique to weavers to dry their cotton bank yarn, silk etc. for ornamenting fabrics with chemical dye as well as natural. Process Unit:: Processing unit will be set up for providing facilities for sizing, wraping etc. The processing unit will be equipped with wrapping drum, becoming frame, winding Charkhas, swift and qwift stand sizing vat etc Publicity and exhibition cum sales:: To ensure the benefit of the project and also give awareness to the weavers and customers of Handloom the publicity through

41 various media will be like Akashbani, Doordarshan, leading daily news papers, hording banners etc. The market is the most important factor for sales of products. But there is no proper market facility at the project area. So the project will take care marketing for Handloom products. Both inside and outside of the state through ARTFED, AGMC and various Regional and SARAS Mela organize by the Ministry of Handloom & Textile to achieve the project and for which Rs1.00Lakhs is incorporated in this project profile. Implementing Agency:: The project will be implemented by the Handloom & Textile Department, Assam. The Officer in charge will act as a implementing Officer and a committee will be also constitute to monitor the physical & financial achievement with the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Bongaigaon. Manegemnt of the assets:: The SHGs Federation /Society will manage the asset under the guidance of Governing Body. Syllabus:: The following will be course contains. i) Modernization of looms and accessories. ii) Introduction of large design. iii) Introduction of languishing design iv) Preparatory work of dying and colour combination. v) Design development vi) Yarn identification and preparation. vii) Introducing of silk and synthetic yarn of high value productions viii) Finishing

Modernization of looms and accessories :: Total 75 Nos weavers will be provided a set of modern types of frame looms with Jacquard attachment and accessories @Rs8000/-each and 75 nos of weavers will be provided Chittaranjan Semi-Automatic looms and accessories a unit of Rs 10, 000/- each under the project Procurement of jacquard machine :: A set of 200 hooks jacquard machine @Rs 4000/- will be provided to each 75 Nos of weavers under the project for production high value data. Design inputs:: One qualified freelance designer will be engaged for development of existing designer at a cost of Rs 20, 000.00

42 Dying Unit:: To up grade the existing dying process will provide modern dying technique to weavers to dye their cotton bank, silk etc. Rs 7,50,000/- will made available for procurement dye, stuff, dye vat etc. Processing Unit:: Processing unit will be set up for providing facilities for sizing wrapping etc and account of Rs 86, 000/- will be made available for purchasing wrapping drum, wooden rack etc. Common facility and exhibition:: To provide a common working facility of the weavers and to disposal their finishing product to regular manner a common facility centre cum sale centre will be set up at project area at cost of Rs 20.00Lakhs Publicity cum Exhibition:: Publicity through various media and exhibition will be made to established for which Rs 1.00 Lakh is incorporated in the project Infrastructural support:: Handloom and Textile activities are looked after by the Superintend, Handloom & Textile, North Salmara, Abhayapuri. The district office is at Kokrajhar. There are 3HTC at Abhayapuri, Chakapara and Barlawgaon. There are two extension service units (WESU) at Bijni and Bishnupur. Further there are nine PWEs in North Salamar, 28 in Bongaigaon and 17 in Bijni Sub-Division with district level Handloom Co-operative Society, Bongaigaon

Financial Analysis Sl Item Particulars Amount No 1 Training prog a period of 1month for 5groups (ie Nasina Group) i) Compensation of wages to trainee @Rs Rs 187500.00 750/- for 30 working days for 250 nos of trainees ii) Honorarium to Master Trainer @ Rs Rs 50,000.00 Training 10000/-X 5 Groups iii) Contingency Expdr for 250weavers @ Rs Rs 200/- Raw materials for implementing Rs 50000.00 Agency/Beneficiaries iv) Office Expd @Rs 5000/- p/Groupx 5Group Rs25000.00 Sub-Total Rs 3,.12500.00 2 Margin Money As working capital (Rs 3000/- X 250Nos) Rs 7, 50,000.00 Sub-Total Rs7,50,000.00 i) Supply of 60 frame looms with all accessories like sley, reel, shuttle, CV heald, Rs 600000.00 Pirm etc @ Rs 8000/- each X 75 Nos 3 Procurement of ii) Supply of Chittaranjan Semi Automatic Looms loom with accessories @Rs 10000/- each X 75 Rs7,50,000.00 Nos Sub-Total Rs 13,50,000.00

43 Procurement of 4 200Hooks J/C machine @Rs 4000/- X75 Nos Rs3, 00, 000.00 Jacquard/Dobby 5 Design inputs For one qualified Freeland designer Rs 20, 000.00 6 Dying unit For procurement of dye stuffs and Dyerat etc Rs 75, 000.00 Wrapping drum @Rs 10000/- X 8 nos Rs 80, 000.00 Punching plate 102 holds hooks @Rs 250/-X10 Rs2500.00 7 Processing unit Nos Charakha with Bi cycle @Rs 350/- X 10 Nos Rs 3500.00 Sub Total Rs 86 000.00 Common facility centre including boundary Common facility Rs 20, 00, 8 wall electrification, running water and centre 000.00 furniture Sub Total Rs 20,00 000.00 Publicity and Publicity and Exhibition Rs 100 000.00 9 Exhibition Sub-Total Rs 100 000.00

Total Project Cost 1 Training Rs 3, 12, 500.00 2 Margin Money Rs 7, 50, 000.00 3 Procurement of loom Rs 13, 50, 000.00 4 Procurement jacquard Rs 3, 00, 000.00 5 Design inputs Rs 20, 000.00 6 Dying input Rs 75, 000.00 7 Processing unit Rs 86, 000.00 8 Common facility centre Rs 20, 00, 000.00 9 Publicity and Exhibition Rs 1,00,000.00 Grand Total Rs 49,93, 000.00 Say Rs 50.00

(Rupees fifty lakhs)

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Project Profile on Establishment of Milk Processing Plant and Integrated Dairy Farming System Bongaigaon (Assam)

Establishment of Milk Processing Plant and Integrated Dairy Farming System Introduction Dairy is an important allied activity in the district. The sector is characterized by a large population nondescript animal. The Animal Husbandry Department is the nodal department in the district overseeing implementation of various programmes and extension services. As per live stock census (2007) the cattle and buffalo population was as render . Description Indigenous Cross breed Buffaloes Milk animal 40764 951 425 Total cattle population 212423 2855 1901

The milk production in the district during the year 2007-08 was 24536 tonnes as against the demand of 49453 tonnes. The per capita availability of milk in the district is very low as compared to that at the State Level There are five nos of block namely Boitamari, Srijangram, Tapattary, Dangtol and Manikpur Development Block under Bongaigaon district mainly inhabited by SC, ST OBC and Minorities. Agriculture alone can not provide socio-economic sustainability as the farmers still follow monocropping along with low cropping intensity. It is the need of the honour to improve upon the socio economic status of the farming community. Which is certainly cattle through Integrated Dairy farming System.

45 As per census report of the year 2007 the total population of female cattle is 1, 19, 244 nos ( table-I) Table-I : Female cattle population in Bongaigaon District Block Calf Heifer Cow Boitamari 4339 4642 13448 Srijangram 3302 2849 5174 Dangtol 4147 5330 14944 Manikpur 3979 3622 12645 Tapattary 5500 6270 1724

Though the live stock population is high skill there is shortage of milk products. This scenario needs special attention to be changed for social society, health and economic development of those people. It is believe that through proper planning and support from the Govt the two main objective can be achieved ie make the live stock sector instrumental in reducing poverty to great extend making Bongaigaon district self efficient to milk and its product besides generating self employment. Keeping in view of the above project has been conceived with the following objectives. 1. To promote Intensive Integrated Farming System Technologies for production. 2. To disseminate proven Technology through training and skill up gradation. 3. To provide house hold food, nutritional and economic security of the farmers. 4. To generate Self Employment scope to beneficiaries by promoting Self-Help- Group, Dairy federation thereby promoting agribusiness 5. To promote better marketing facilities. The Project 1. Production of quality animal germ-plasm for distribution to the small and marginal farmers for much production of livestock products 2. Generating self employment thereby solving the um employment problem in the district to a great extend 3. Propagation of Intensive Integrated Farming System with latest technology for more profit. 4. Recycling of form waste to produce economically viable products like gobar (cow dung) Gas, Vermin compost etc. 5. Skill development among the local educated un employed youth on like stock protection and to produce master trainer.

46 Climate of the Area The climate of Bongaigaon district is of sub-tropical and humid. The humidity varies from 70% to 85 % during differed seasons. Similarly monthly rainfall is received during June & July. The arrange temperature varies from 21 degree to 32 degree centigrade.

Market Analysis From analysis of production one requirement of milk it has been observed that the present shortage of milk in the district along is to the tune of 60.45%. These situations are similar in other adjacent dist also. It is also observed that due to non availability of milk processing plant in the dist the poor milk produces are not getting optimum market price of their products. The market analysis indicates that there is a tremendous scope for milk and its by products. To optimize the production of all there products involvement of SHGs and dairy federation is a must for mass federation. Background Mark analysis of the milk production and its availability in the dist indicates that the milk production is 24536 tones from 66, 000 nos of cattle’s. The per capita availability of milk is 37 gm against the all India average. This situations leaves ample scope for daring. It would be worthily to note that the land is also very fertile and availability of wet land for fodder cultivation is also high. Keeping this in view establishment of a milk processing plant and special package for key activities linkage in dairy sector at least to 100nos of existed SHGs is urgently needed.

Availability and gap infrastructure and support services On the basis of the total population of live stock in the dist there should be around 24 veterinary dispensaries /Sub centers where as there are only 4 veterinary dispensaries in the dist. As against 10 artificial insemination centers in the dist. There are 130 piggery unit, 60 dairy farms, 60 broiler farms 1 goatery farm, 1 poultry layer, 35 duckery farms. However there are no slaughter houses in the dist. Abayapuri, Kabaitari and Dhontola are the 3 main live stock markets in the dist. There are 1 financial cooperative milk society 15 dispensaries 20 A1 centers, 16 insemination facility 15 first aid centres 1 fodder development unit 3 milk routes but no chilling and packing facility in the dist.

47 In addition to availability of quality Mitch animals, other factors, which are important for successful explanation of the potential are 1. Availability explanation of adequate green and dry fodder, concentrated feed, water etc. 2. Availability of facilities for animal breeding, medicines and veterinary centers. 3. Training facilities for daily farmer/entrepreneur and adequate marketing and passport facilities. 4. Chilling centers and milk processing plants. 5. Suitable banking network to provide necessary credit support.

Infrastructure development Rs 100.00 lakhs Sl Name of the items Approx. cost No 1 Construction of milk processing plant Rs60,50,000.00 2 Feed mixing unit with instruments Rs 10, 00, 00.00 3 Milk Van 02 nos Rs 8000.00 4 Construction of office room, garage Rs 4,00,000.00 5 Const of Staff quarter Rs 4, 00, 000.00 6 Tractor with trailor Rs 3, 50, 000.00 7 Milk cane Rs1, 50, 000.00 8 Const of store room Rs 2, 00, 000.00 9 Training hall Rs 4, 00, 000.00 10 Furniture Rs 1, 50, 000.00 11 Computer Rs 50, 000.00 12 Stationery and other consumable Rs 50, 000.00 Grand Total 1,00,000,00.00

48 Scheme for establishment of mini unit with 10 nos of CB cow each having litters milk yielding potency average of litres/day Techno Economic Parameters A. Notes on the lactating cows Breed CB jersey or Holstein Friesian Production year 360 days Lactation interval 120days Calving interval 120days Sexual rest 60-90 days Gestation period 280+10days Service period 120 days Sex ratio 50:50 Production life 10-12 years Average milk yield 9litrs/cow/day

B. Cattle shed :: Cow :40sqft Heifer :25sqft Calf :20sqft C. Feeds & fodder for maintenance for production Concentrate 2kg/head/day 4.5kg/head/day Green fodder 15kg/head/day 20kg/head/day Dry fodder 4kg/head/day 4kg/head/day

D. Assumption of Economic parameters Sl No Parameter Rate (Rs) Quantity 1 Present stock Rs24,500/cow 2 Concentrate feeds Rs 9/Kg 3 Dry fodder Rs 150/qntl 4 Transportation Rs10, 000.00 5 Total area for fodder cultivation 2acres 6 Insurance premium 6.8% annum 7 Const of medicine, vaccine etc Rs200/qtl/month 8 Milk administration exp Rs500/-Lt 9 Selling price of milk Rs20/- lit 10 Selling price of manure Rs 950/-animal

49 11 Selling price of quarry bag Rs5/- each 12 Residual value of cow at the end of 5th Rs9,000/- cow year 13 Appreciation of female calf Rs6000/-1st Yr 14000/2nd yr 14 Depreciation on building &equipment 15% annum 15 Repayment period & rate of interest on 6yrs @Rs 10% annum loan amount 16 Max subsidy Rs 1, 25, 000/-

Details of investment Sl Particulars Amount No 1 2 3 A. Fixed investment Rs2, 45, 000.00 1 Present Stock Rs 50, 000.00 2 Cow shed Rs 15, 000.00 3 Calf pan Rs 9000.00 4 Store room Rs 2500.00 5 Electrification Rs 3000.00 6 Utensils Rs7000.00 7 Tube well Rs 10,000.00 8 Transportation Rs 17,000.00 9 Insurance @Rs7% B. Variable cost 10 Food cost for 1st Month Rs 6075.00 11 Fodder cultivation Rs 3750.00 12 Dry fodder Rs900.00 13 Medicines, vaccine etc Rs1000.00 Grand Total Rs 3, 70,375.00 Subsidy max Rs 1, 25, 000.00 Actual requirement of bank loams Rs2, 45, 000.00

50 Annexure 10

Project Profile on Jute Diversification

Preamble :: Handicraft constitute an important segment of the decentralized /unorganized sector of our economic. It is the mainly rural based and started as a part time activity in the rural areas. It has now transformed in to a flourishing economic activity due to significant market demand over the years. Handicraft have big potential as they hold the key for sustaining 201 only the existing set of millions of artisans spread over length and breath of our country but also for increasingly large number of new entrants in the craft activity. Presently handicraft sector is contributing such substantially in employment generator and export but this sector has suffered due to very nature of being un organized with additional constraints like lack of education, capital , poor exposure to new technologies, absence of markets intelligence and poor institutional framework. In order to overcome these problems/ constraints the Govt of India has launched a scheme called BABA SAHEB AMBEDKAR HASTASILPA JOJANA (BAHVY) Objective:: A large number of based quality products can be made in the handicraft sector using minor tools and equipment : traditionally our artisans produce various of jute products. If they get proper training and technological support they will be able to produce wide range of quality jute products. Jute fiber craft is encouraged by various agencies like Development Commissioner of Handicraft under Minority of Textile and Handloom, GOI, National centre of Jute Diversification, ARTFED etc. Technology The effort for self employment is to ensure the development of sustainable micro- enterprises. In any successful enterprise use of appropriate technology is of Para moment importance. The issues involved in technology management are primarily as follows. (a) What technologies to be identified. (b) Who will be responsible for technology management, including issues of technology transfer, technology up gradation and most imported by monitoring of the technology absorption (c) Processing value addition and packaging.

51 (d) Linkage with agricultural extension service (e) Productive enhancement, efficiency important cost effectiveness, delegacy reduction etc Components of the project i) Identification of the SHGs ii) Selection of beneficiary iii) Modernization of medicines iv) Supply of improved accessories v) Design inputs vi) Product diversification vii) Common facility centre cum market facility

Objective of the training A. 1) To import training for general awareness as well as skill development for the youth under minority areas 2) To provide gainful employment opportunity to the youth folk 3) To grasp the benefit that has occurred under various programme on jute 4) To introduce technical know how. 5) To encourage to setup micro units by the entrepreneurs 6) To provide market support 7) To provide requisite infrastructure support. Trainer organization Besides National Centre for jute diversification local experienced Master craftsman/NOGO involved should have adequate facilities in terms of faculty, buildings etc will be engagement for imparting training C) Post training activities. 1. Trainers will be encouraged to set up unit based a jute fiber 2. They will be sponsored under Govt Scheme for getting financial assistance if possible. 3. They will be encouraged to form Slef-Help-Group/Cooperatives socities/SHG federation. 4. Steps will be taken up for participating in trade fairs and exhibitions organized by different agencies.

52 Proposed estimate for 3 months training programme on jute craft Amount required per Sl No Items month (Rs in lakhs) 1 2 3 1 Printing and Stationery Rs0.05 2 Raw materials consumption @Rs200/-each Rs0.10 3 Accomodation TA for Master/Craft/NGO Rs 0.30 Honorarium to master craftsman /NGO/at the 4 rate of Rs9000/- per month for 2nos master Rs 0.54 crafts man 5 Documentation report along with CD/video 0.10 6 Refreshment etc 0.60 Total kits/Raw materials to the trainees after 7 0.25 completion of training programme @Rs 500/- 8 Stipend to the trainees @Rs 500/- 0.75 9 Misc. Expenditure 0.10 Total cost of training for organizing 10 Nos 10 27, 90, 000.00 batches

Some Jute Based products

1. Decorated Hand Bag 2. Marketing Bag 3. Wall Hanging 4. Dining net

5. Door Mat 6. Cushion Cover 7. Pen Stand 8. Chappal 9. Hat/cap

10. Carpet

Proposed Plan for Establishment of Jute Diversification centre 1. Title of the project :: Jute Diversification centre 2. Financial outlay :: 100.00 Lakhs 3. Area of operation :: Within Bongaigaon Dist 4. Proposed coverage :: 50 Nos SHGs 5. Artisans benefited :: 500 Nos 6 This Scheme is not submitted to any other Office/Agency

53 Sl No Items Amount required (Rs in lakhs) 1 2 3 1 Construction of building along with the 15.00 clarification (land to be provided by the Govt) 2 Supply of modern machineries and equipment 55.00 related to production, quality testing, packaging including complete installation 3 Training programme on jute crafts 28.00 4 Training for machine operators 1.50 5 Contingency 0.50 Total 100.00

(Rupees one crore) only

54 ANNEXURE: III

CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL CLASS ROOMS UNDER MSDP IN GOVT HIGH AND HIGH SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MINORITY CONCENTRATED AREAS

Sl.No. Name of Total Total % of Nos of Student Schools enrolment minority minority addl. class- students students Class- room room ratio (as per ratio) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Barjana H.S. 92 92 100% 2 40:1

2 Namberpara 164 163 99% 4 40:1 H.S. 3 Chakla H.S.S. 530 517 98% 13 40:1 4 Mererchar 263 251 95% 6 40:1 H.S. 5 Jopea H.S. 163 147 90% 4 40:1 6 Golapara H.S. 206 183 89% 6 40:1 7 Parameswar 260 226 87% 7 40:1 Mem.H.S.S Rangapani 8 Janapriya 355 291 82% 8 40:1 H.S. 9 Gobinda 267 204 76% 7 40:1 Memorial H.S. 10 Sarbajanin 211 156 74% 6 40:1 H.S. 11 Bhandra H.S. 156 115 74% 4 40:1 12 Kasturba 166 104 63% 5 40:1 girls’ H.S. 13 Kochudola 138 86 62% 4 40:1 H.S. 14 Khagarpur 183 114 62% 5 40:1 Baghpara H.S. 15 M.R.M. H.S. 131 73 56% 4 40:1

55 16 Malegarh H.S. 274 142 52% 7 40:1 17 Nankargaon 397 172 43% 9 40:1 H.S. 18 Manikpur 208 81 39% 5 40:1 Girls’ H.S. 19 Pachania H.S. 119 45 38% 3 40:1 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 20 Bidyapur H.S. 467 170 36% 11 40:1 21 Lengtisinga 854 287 34% 21 40:1 H.S.S. 22 Manikpur 943 308 33% 23 40:1 H.S.S. 23 Chalantapara 1511 477 32% 37 40:1 H.S.S. 24 Nowagaon 127 40 31% 04 40:1 H.S. 25 Sidalsati H.S. 550 161 29% 13 40:1 26 Jhawbari H.S. 403 116 29% 10 40:1 27 Binapani 57 16 28% 02 40:1 United H.S. 28 North 586 147 25% 14 40:1 Bongaigaon H.S. 29 Jnanchaki H.S. 200 50 25% 05 40:1 Total 9981 4934 249

Approximate cost of project :-

Name of Unit Cost per Approximate Physical target Scheme/Project room(approx.) cost (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) 1 2 3 4

Construction of Rs. 2.55 Rs. 634.95 249 Nos additional class (as per SSA classrooms room Estimate) (6.25 M X 8 M as per SEBA’s Norms )

56 Year wise physical & financial target :-

Sl. Name of Year wise physical Financial target (Rs. in lakh Total No. Scheme/Project target ) 2009-10 2010- 2009-10 2010-11 2011- (Rs. in 11 2011-12 12 lakh) 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 5

Construction of 100 100 49 Rs. Rs255.00 Rs. Rs. 1. additional class Nos Nos Nos 255.00 124.95 634.95 room (6.25 M X 8 M as per SEBA’s Norms)

57 ANNEXURE: IV

Construction of additional buildings to house labour room and 6 bedded ward in the rural health institutions

In order to provide basic health care facilities to the minority population living in hard to reach Char areas of Bongaigaon district the following primary and secondary level Health Institutions are to be strengthened by providing additional infrastructural facilities. The budget estimate shown in the list as per GoI and NRHM norms.

Sl Name of the Health Name of GP Development Scheme Amount Total No Institution block amount 1. Dumerguri MPHC Santoshpur Tapattari Labor room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 12.00 lac Dumerguri 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac ward 2. Rangapani SD Rangapani Tapattari Labor room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 12.00 lac 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac ward 3. Chakla Kokila SD Chakla Srijangram 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 4. Amguri MPHC Amguri Tapattari 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 5. Lengtisinga MPHC Lengtisinga Tapattari 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 6. Chalantapara MPHC Chalantapara Boitamari 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 7. Dhantola MPHC Dhantola Boitamari 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 8. Kachudola MPHC Oudubi Boitamari 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 9. Pachania MPHC Pachania Srijangram 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac Khoragaon ward 10. Boitamari BPHC Boitamari Boitamari 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 11. Manikpur BPHC Manikpur Manikpur 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac ward 12. Srijangram BPHC Ambari Srijangram 6 bedded Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac Baregarh ward 13. Borghola SC Sankarghola Boitamari Labour room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac 14. Jogighopa SC Jogighopa Boitamari Labour room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac 15. Baraichala SC Jopea Srijangram Labour room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac 16. Barjana SC Jopea Srijangram Labour room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac

58 17. Khoragaon SC Khorgaon Tapattari Labour room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac Pachania 18. Lalmati SC Kalbari Tapattari Labour room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac 19. Pahartoli SC Borigaon Tapattari Labour room Rs. 6.00 lac Rs. 6.00 lac Total Rs. 126.00 lac

N.B. Budget is as per National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) guidelines.

59 ANNEXURE V

Construction of new building for ICDS center under Development plans for Minorities

To develop the pre-school education in the minority area as well to achieve the programmes emphasized in the PM’S new 15 point, the construction of AWC buildings are very much essential in those blocks/areas where AWC’S are currently running in private buildings. ICDS project wise status of AWC building and proposed to be covered under MSDP (in Nos)

Sl. No Name of ICDS Total AWC Govt. AWC running building in Pvt. Building 1 Srijangram 184 126 58 2 Tapattary 114 84 30 3 Dangtol 98 77 21 4 Boitamari 169 115 54 5 Manikpur 79 41 38 TOTAL 644 443 201

The unit cost of Assam type building is Rs. 2.96 lakh No of AWC’S is 201. Total fund required is Rs. 2.96 lakh X 201= 594.96 lakh

Under GoI ICDS norms…

60 Annexure ::: VI

UP GRADATION OF ITI AT BONGAIGAON UNDER MSDP

¾ The large proportion of the minority communities are engaged in low level technical work, and earns their livelihood as small businessman, artisans and laborers. Provision of technical training to such people would upgrade their skills and earning capacity and in the process livelihood support. ITI Bongaigaon is one of the oldest ITI of Assam and it can plays an pivotal role in providing self employment opportunities to the rural youths of all communities. There are as many as 14 no of long term trades with seat capacity of 304 no. and short term trades like Fabrication (Arc Welding), Cutting & sewing, DTP, Beautician, plumber, house wiring etc under Modular Employable Scheme (MES).

¾ Infrastructure constrains such as additional building, tools, equipments, furniture’s including are there in the ITI. Flow of fund from the state Govt. is not adequate. Presently this ITI has been included in the GoI PPP support with almost 2.50 crore support but that is not sufficient enough to cater all the existing needs and gaps. Hence workshop building, Hostel building (as per NCVT norms) along with tools, furniture’s are proposed under MSDP to fulfill the gap and impart training to the needy people.

For creation of the above infrastructures year wise schematic provisions are shown below: (Rs. In lakh) Sl No Items Allocation Total Ist Year 2nd Year 3rd year 1. Civil work 197.60 -- -- 197.60 (Workshop/hostel) 2. Tools & 10.00 -- -- 10.00 equipment 3. Furniture 2.00 -- -- 2.00 4. Remuneration 3.00 3.00 3.00 9.00 5. Training 2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00 materials 6. Stipends 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 TOTAL 215.60 6.00 6.00 227.60 Building norms & specifications……

As per Assam PWD Schedule 2004-05

61 ANNEXURE : VII

A BRIEF PROFILE OF BONGAIGAON

1.0 Area and location::

Bongaigaon District was created in 1989 curving, out areas of Goalpara and Kokrajhar District with its headqtr at Bongaigaon. It is surrounded by 4 districts Assam, namely Barpeta in the east, Goalpara in the south-east, Kokrajhar in the west and Dhubri in the north-west.

The major portion of the areas of erstwhile Bijni and Sidli estates along with tracts of Eastern Duars was curved out of Goalpara and Kokrajhar District in October, 1989 in order to create a new district of Assam, i.e. Bongaigaon, Although the rationale behind the creation of this new district was no doubt an administrative one, however, political and economic exigencies were also responsible behind its creation. The District falls within 26028’ N to 26054’ N latitude and 89028’ E to 90096’ E longitude. The district has a total land area of 2152 sq. Km. as per the records of Census 2001, of this the total rural area is 2123.92 sq. Km. and urban area is 28.08 sq. Km.

2.0 Administrative Division::

Administratively, the district is divided into three subdiivisions viz. Bongaigaon, Bijni and North Salmara. There are five revenue circles and seven community development blocks (CD) in the district.

Revenue Circles and Blocks in Bongaigaon district.

Name of Revenue Circles Name of Blocks. Bongaigaon Dangtola Borobazar Boitamari Boitamari Boitamari Sidli (Part II) Sidli-Chirang Pt Dangtola Bijni Borobazar Manikpur Srijangram Srijangram Tapattari

The total number of villages in the district is 917 of which 881 are inhabited. There are 93 Gaon Panchayats in Bongaigaon district.

3. 0 Resource Base::

3.1 Population:

As per the Census data 2001, the demographic profile of the district shows that 45.08 percent of the total rural population in the district belongs to the minority community of which Muslims comprise 94 percent. The population density in the district stands at 420 persons per sq. Km. is significantly higher than the state average which stands at 62 340 persons as per the 2001 census. With a total of 168556 households, the district comprises 145300 rural households and 23256 urban household.

Total Population of Bongaigaon District (2001)

Residence Persons Hindu Muslims Christians Total 904835 535464 348573 18728 Urban 109782 98783 8861 718 Rural 795053 436681 339712 18010 Source : Census of India, 2001

The population distribution by religious minority groups in the rural areas is shown in the table below. The percentage of total Muslim population in the rural population of Bongaigaon district is estimated to be 43% approximately. The Muslim population in district which was 23.38 percent as per the estimates of 1991 census has increased to 24.77 percent as per the estimates of 2001 census data. The share of ST population in the district is 12.23%.

Religious distribution of rural population in Bongaigaon district (2001)

Total Muslims Christian Sikhs Buddhists Jains Others Not Minority stated 358372 339712 18010 113 147 56 8 326 (45.08) (42.73) (2.27) (0.01) (0.02) (0.01) (0.001) (0.04) Source : Census of India, 2001.

3.2 Sex ratio :

An important indicator of gender equality is the number of females per thousand males. As per the 2001 census data, the sex ratio of Bongaigaon stands at 945 females per thousand males while the child sex ratio for (0-6 years) is 972. Significantly, the sex ratio for rural areas in the district stands higher than the district total. Caste and religious group wise sex ratio shows that although the Muslims and Hindu SC population have low sex ratio in the district however, the Muslims fare better than the SCs. The sex ratio of the ST population comprising mainly the ethnic groups of Bodo Kacharis which is equal is traditionally less gender unbiased society.

Religion wise sex ratio by for rural and total population in Bongaigaon district (2001)

Residence Total Hindu Muslim Christian SC ST District total 945 951 935 975 924 1000 District Rural 950 960 936 975 923 1005 Source : Census of India, 2001.

3.3 Literacy Rate:

The literacy rate in the district as per the Census, 2001 is lower than the state average. Although the female literacy rate in the urban areas of the district is same as that of the state average for urban female, however in rural areas the female literacy 63 rate is much lower than the state average which clearly shows the poor status of educational attainment for women.

Literacy Rate by Sex and Area in Bongaigaon Place Population total Rural Urban Total Male Femal Total Male Femal Total Male Femal e e e Assam 63.2 71.2 54.61 59.7 68.2 50.70 85.3 89.7 80.24 5 8 3 2 5 4 Bongaigao 59.3 67.6 50.44 55.3 64.0 46.09 85.8 91.2 79.86 n 3 7 1 2 6 8 Source : Census of India, 2001.

Religious community wise literacy rates in the district reveal that literacy rate for Hindus is not only the highest among the religious groups of the district but is also significantly higher than the district average rural literacy rate. The literacy rate of the Muslims is much below the average rural literacy rate of the district particularly the Muslim female literacy rate in rural areas. This low level of literacy and consequent educational attainment has its bearing on the employment and livelihood opportunities of the Muslims. The main reason for educational backwardness of Muslims is poverty due to which children are forced to drop out after the first few classes. This is particularly true for Muslim girls. Little children are expected to provide for their families by working in karkhanas (small workshops), as domestic help or by looking after their siblings while their mothers to work (Sachar Committee Report, 2006). The opportunity costs involved in sending children to school is also too high for poor and illiterate parents. The community specific factor for low educational achievement is that Muslims do not see education as necessary translating into formal employment (Sachar Committee Report, 2006).

Literacy rate by religious groups and place of residence in Bongaigaon

Religion Residence Literacy Rate(2001) Person Male Female Hindus District Total 69.69 79.18 60.23 Hindus Rural 65.84 75.88 55.36 Muslims District Total 40.93 48.08 33.19 Muslims Rural 40.17 47.32 32.43 Christians District Total 58.72 66.66 50.62 Christians Rural 57.27 65.44 48.93 Source : Census of India, 2001.

The gender discrepancy in terms of sex ratio and literacy rate is thus more prominent for Muslim females in Bongaigaon district which corroborates the findings of Sachar Committee Report.

3.4 Workforce :

The workforce distribution of the total population in the district shows that only 32.41% of the population is in the total workforce, while 67.59% of the total population of the district is non workers. The urban work participation rate (31%) is marginally lower than the rural work participation rate (32%). Cultivators comprise the major work rural force in Bongaigaon. However, the size class wise landholding distribution in the district shows that 66% of the total landholdings in the district are less than one hectare which shows that most of the farmers have landholding, sizes 64 less than marginal size class, 22% of the cultivators have marginal holdings and 12% have landholdings of more than two hectares. The phenomena of fragmentation and land alienation are well captured by the fact that while there has been 52% decrease of cultivators in the workforce in the district, simultaneously the agricultural workers has increased by almost 25% compared to the figures for 1991.

Religious groups wise work participation rate reveal that although Hindus comprise 55% of the total rural population in the district, 60% of the total rural workers in the district are Hindus. On the contrary, although 43% of the total rural population in the district belongs to Muslims, the share of the community in the work force is only 37% which indicates that 73% of the Muslims are without any work.

Percentage of workers by religious groups in total rural workers Religion Cultivator Agricultural Household Other workers Total worker industry workers Hindu 26 10 2 21 60 Muslim 16 9 1 11 37 Christians 2 1 0.1 1 3 Total Rural 44 20 3 33 100 Source : Census of India, 2001.

Further desegregated figures on gender based work participation rate indicate that female work participation rate is one third the rate of males in the district. The differences are more pronounced in the urban areas where the female work participation rate is only 8% compared to 51% for males.

Percentage of male workers by religious group in total rural workers

Religion Cultivator Agricultural Household Other workers Total worker industry workers Hindu 18.0 5.6 1.0 17.0 42 Muslim 14.0 7.0 0.4 10.0 31 Christian 1.0 0.3 0.02 1.0 2 Total Rural 33 13 1 28 75 Source : Census of India, 2001.

Percentage of female workers by religious group in total rural workers

Religion Cultivator Agricultural Household Other workers Total worker industry workers Hindu 8 4 1 4 17 Muslim 2 2 0.4 2 6 Christian 1 0.3 0.03 0.2 1 Total Rural 11 7 2 6 25 Source : Census of India, 2001

This indicates that with almost 80% literates among urban women, there is however limited work opportunities for them. Religion and gender based desegregated data shows that Muslims women’s work participation is only one fifth of their male counterparts. The share of female workers in the total rural female population in 65 Bongaigaon is 21% while the same for Muslims is only 10%. The gender discrepancy in terms of sex ratio, literacy rate and work participation is therefore more pronounced for rural Muslim women in Bongaigaon district.

3.5 Education and Health:

The educational level of the population of the district is abysmally low. Stage wise enrolment figures for the district shows that pre-primary enrolment in the district is 13% while the same for primary level is 55%. The enrolment rate in the middle school is merely 20% while at the high school and higher secondary level the figures stand 9% and 3% only. The poor educational attainment in the district also reflects the poor quality of employable human resource and low work status for the vast majority of the workforce. The educational attainment of the total literate population in the district as per Census 2001 shows that 2% are just literate without any attainment level. The educational attainment for pre-primary is 32% and primary is 24%. The educational attainment of the district in respect of middle and high school/ higher secondary and diploma is 19% each. The corresponding figure for graduates is only 4%.

An important indicator of health status is the sex ratio especially of children in the age group of 0-6 years. The child sex ratio in the district as per the estimate of Census, 2001 is higher than the state average. Although the rural child sex ratio in the district stands higher than the state average, the urban child sex ratio in the district is much lower than the state average. A comparative picture across religious groups shows that child sex ratio among the Muslims in the district is the highest across all religious groups. The high child sex ratio of the Muslims can be attributed to high birth rates. Although the rural child sex ratio of the Muslims is significantly higher than the state and the district average, the urban sex ratio is the lowest across al religious groups and is significantly less than the state and the district average. The infant mortality rate in the district which stands at 122 per thousand live births is the second highest among the districts of Assam as per the estimate of the Assam Human Development Report (AHDR) 2003. The health index of the district as per the AHDR (2003) ranks second from bottom at 0.129.

Religion wise child sex ratio In Bongaigaon district (2001)

Religion District Total Rural Urban All Religion 972 975 938 Hindu 968 972 938 Muslim 977 978 928 Christian 949 947 1000 Assam 965 967 943 Source: Same as table:4.

4.0 Human Development Index::

In respect of Human Development Index (HDI), Bongaigaon is one of the lowest ranked districts of Assam. The district ranks 21 in respect of HDI with an index value of 0.263 which is much lower than the state index at 0.407. The Human Poverty Index (24.03) as per the AHDR (2003) indicates that almost a quarter of the population in the district is in poverty. The Gender related Development Index (GDI) for Bongaigaon in 2001 is 66 estimated to be 0.376, which is far less than the state average of 0.537. The GDI rank of Bongaigaon which stands at 16 is higher than the HDI rank at 21. The high GDI rank compared to HDI indicates low gender disparity in the district.

5.0 Natural Resource Base::

5.1 Land and its quality:

Among the 15 agro-climatic regions of the country, categorized/ identified on the basis of homogeneity in agro-characteristics, Bongaigaon falls in the Lower Brahmaputra Valley zone. The agro climatic conditions of the district are conducive for various agricultural activities. The topography of the district represents mostly plain lands except a small portion of isolated hills in Bijni sub-division, bordering Bhutan. The district is drained by the Brahmaputra on the south and two of its major tributaries viz. Ai & Manas flowing from the north to south. About 72% of normal rainfall is received during May to August. Heavy rainfall coupled with high intensity of wind causes severe soil erosion, particularly on upper reach and in flood prone areas. Sheet Gully erosion and riverbank erosion, are the main types of erosion commonly seen in the district. It may be observed that there is vast scope for land development activities, water management and soil conservation in the district. The total estimated potential area for land development activities is 15700 hectares in the district.

Land Utilization pattern in Bongaigaon district (2001-02)(Area in hectares) Total Not Other Fallow Net sown Total Area sown Area available uncultivable land area cropped more than for excluding area once cultivation fallow land 251000 74794 14077 10100 94908 156397 61489 Source : Statistical Handbook Assam, 2006

Agriculture in the district is characterized by over dependence on rainfall, predominance of seasonal crops and traditional methods of cultivation. Agriculture is the predominant economic activities of the district Paddy is the major crop of the district and covers 75% of the total gross cropped area. Net area under different crops in the district works out to forms about 38% of the total geographical area.

5.2 Forestry :

The forest cover in the district is estimated to be 56598 hectares i.e. 22.6% of its total geographical area as per the estimates of Forest Statistics of Assam 2005. The per capita forest coverage in the district is 0.07. Although the total area under reserve forest in the district is 48953.13 hectares, the rate of deforestation of reserved forest during the period 1994-2005 in the district has been estimated at 9% per annum. In respect of farm forestry, the district has vast scope for development of bamboo sector. The Manas National Park falls in the northern part of the district.

5.3 Soil and Water:

The district falls under Brahmaputra river basin. The district has large reservoir of water resources with the river Brahmaputra and its two tributaries of of Ai and Manas. The soil type is generally sandy to sandy loam with alluvial deposits. The soil is highly porous and therefore, lacks moisture retention capacity and is susceptible to erosion. The water level in the district is very low. The rivers also act as reservoir for fisheries. 67 The district has a total of six registered beel fisheries. The district experiences annual rainfall in the range of 2500 mm to 3500 mm. Goalpara Soil Conservation Division with its head quarters at Kokrajhar is the nodal agency to oversee the soil conservation and water management works in the district. There is only one range office in the Bongaigaon district which was under the jurisdiction of Goalpara Division. The district approximately shares four percent of the usable ground water resources in the State of which only 15% is usable for drinking water purpose. This indicates the necessary for harnessing alternative water use facilities as source of drinking water in the district.

Dynamic Ground Water Resource Potential in Bongaigaon district.

Gross dynamic ground water Drinking water (15%) Utilizable ground resource (mcm) resource(mcm) 622.21(3.46) 93.33(3.46) 528.28(3.46) Source : www.planning commission.nic.in accessed on 16.02.2008 Note : Figures in italics are percentage to State totals.

6.0 Economy::

The economy of Bongaigaon district to basically agrarian in nature with about 80% of the population dependent on agriculture. Paddy is the major crop. Other important crops include oil seeds, pulses, cash crop like jute, vegetable etc. The agro climatic conditions of the district are conducive for various agricultural activities. Agriculture in the district is characterized by over dependence on rainfall, predominance of seasonal crops and traditional methods of cultivation. The sector contributes 38% of the total income in the Gross District Domestic Product while secondary sector contributes 19%. The tertiary sector’s contribution is estimated to be 43%. The per capita Gross District Domestic Product of Bongaigaon estimated at Rs.7619 is the second lowest among the districts of the state.

6.1 Industries and mineral base:

The district is endowed with natural mineral resources and has high industrial growth potential. The existing industrial base of the district comprises the BRPL (Bongaigaon Refinery & Petro Chemicals Limited) one of the large scale industries of the whole NE Region which has given more than 1700 Nos. direct employment. The two spinning mills at Noapara near Bijni and Boitamari, LPG Bottling Plant at New Bongaigaon, Bharatpur Oxygen Gas, Dhaligaon, are the other major industrial units in the district. Further, there are about 867 SSI units functioning in the district.

The district has one industrial estate at new Bongaigaon with 35 sheds. The total number of registered SSI units in the district is 867 (1.71% of State total) and 36 registered factories which comprise of wood and wood products, saw timber etc. and food product and beverages. The largest concentration of industry is in around Bongaigaon due to availability of various infrastructure facilities. The infrastructural facilities available for the entrepreneurs include industrial estate with an area of 2,73,600 sq. ft with 35 sheds of which only 26 are functioning. There is an industrial area at new Bongaigaon with an area of 2,73,600 sq. ft where M/S Brahmaputra corporation and S.S. Dying industry have been established. There are four Commercial Estates one each at North Bongaigaon and Abhayapuri and Bijni. The commercial estate at Khasikotra has been developed for the ST population. The district has two growth centres at Khazira and Dhaligaon and the centre has been used for promoting pork processing unit.

6.2 Livestock and veterinary facilities: 68

Dairying is practiced by most of the small and marginal farmers and landless labours in the district and to them this activity provides economic security by serving as a hedge against crop failure. The economy of the district is highly dependable on agriculture and allied activities. Traditionally, diary farming is a subsidiary occupation of the farmers of the district. Despite the large population of live stock, the milk production in the district is low mainly due to predominance of local cows with a poor genetic make-up.

Livestock and Poultry population in Bongaigaon district(as per Live stock census 2003) Cattle Buffaloes

Indigenous Indigenous Cross breed Indigenous Cross breed Sheep Goat Pigs Horses & Ponies Fowls Ducks 670936 319260 12533 3809 2469 16814 127300 34612 30 169358

Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam,2006.

Though the district has conducive climate condition for poultry farming, particularly commercial broilers, the activity has not made any significant progress as majority of the population practicing poultry farming are under SF/MF categories whose risk bearing capacity is very less.

6.3 Sericulture:

The agro-climatic condition of the district is suitable for sericulture. The activity is specially practiced by the local people including SC/ST families in the district. Since sericulture mainly involves women in rearing and spinning, it has great potential for creating employment opportunities for them. Round 159 villages in the district are involved in sericulture activities. The present status of development is as follows.

Status of sericulture in Bongaigaon district

Activity No.of Yield of Production Area under No.of Families cocoons(MT) of silk worm Reeling Involved worms(MT) food plants units (ha)$ Eri 1604 18 13.78 164.1 Nil Muga 121 2823* 0.57 125.6 Nil Mulburry 84 0.15 0.01 201 Nil Note: * in ‘000 nos. $Taken from PLP,NABARD (2006-07) Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam 2006.

The silk and weaving industry of Assam is one of the traditional handicraft activities which has generated employment and provided livelihood opportunities to people in the district. It is the most important agro based cottage industry in the district I trems of employment and income generating activities.

6.4 Plantation and Horticulture:

The district of Bongaigaon is under the North East Sub Tropical horticulture zone of India. The district has favourable agro climatic conditions for the development of 69 various plantation and horticulture crops. However, the horticulture & plantation crops are generally not grown on commercial scale in the district. Approximately 104454 farmers are involved in growing horticulture crops. As per the estimates of PLP,NABARD 2006-07); the total area under plantation and horticulture in the district is 18839 hectares. The district has high potential for growth of citrus fruits, pineapple, areca nut, and medicinal and aromatic plants besides rubber plantation.

6.5 Roads Infrastructure and Connectivity:

6.5.1 Roads:

The road density in the district per lakh population which stood at 79.4 km. in 1991 has increased to 109 km in 2005. Per sq. k.m road density in the district has increased from 25.5 k.ms. in 1991 to 39 kms. In 2005. the total road length in the district is 990 km,of which only 25% is surfaced.

6.5.2 Banking :

Access to credit and banking facilities is an important indicator for socio-economic development. The total number of reporting offices in the district stands at 38 which comprises of SBI, SCB and OSCBs. The population coverage of banking services is estimated to be 26,613 persons per bank office as per the number of offices in 2006. the credit deposit number in the district ratio in the district which stands at 47.18% is much lower than the stipulated norm of 60%.

6.6 Health and Educational establishments:

The health infrastructure of the district includes 23 PHCs, 95 sub-centres and 10 dispensaries. The number of beds available in the government health institution is 90. the district has a total of 25 birth and death registration centres. Thus every PHCs/Subcentre in the district covers 6738 persons while number of beds is only 11 per one lakh population in the rural areas of the district. The educational establishments of the district are shown in the table below.

6.7 Educational establishments in Bongaigaon district (2004-05):

Educational establishments Numbers LP School 966 Middle School 288 High School 187 HS School 19 College 32 ITI 1 Teachers LP School 2456 Middle School 2427 High School 1782 HS School 613 Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam, 2006.

An estimate of the teacher pupil ratio in the district shows that for every 51 primary students there is one teacher while in middle school the number of students is only 19 per teacher. In high school and higher secondary the teacher student ratio stands at 11 students per teacher. The high school student teacher ratio in the primary level is 70 perhaps one reason for high drop out rate from primary to middle level school. The density of primary school in the district was estimated at 38 schools per sq. km. area in 2005.

6.8 Basic amenities : as per the records of Census of India 2001, the housing types in the district shows that 18% live in permanent houses, 39% live in semi permanent and 43% occupy temporary houses.

In respect of amenities in rural areas, there are facility wise variations. The total number of census villages in Bongaigaon district is 917 as per 2001 Census while the total number of inhabited villages in the district stands at 881. The population of the vfillages as per Census 2001 is 795053 persons. The caste wise distribution of village population shows that 10% of the village population belongs to SC while 13% belong to ST.

Distribution of Amenities in inhabited villages in Bongaigaon district Amenities Numbers(Percentage) Total inhabited villages 881 Total Households 168556 Safe Drinking water facilities 876 (99%) Electricity (Power Supply) 839 Electricity (domestic) 839(95%) Electricity (Agriculture) 11(1%) Primary School 805(91%) Middle Schools 340(39%) Secondary/Sr Secondary schools 138(16%) College 4(0.45%) Medical facility 112(12.71%) Primary Health Centre 25(2.84%) Primary Health Sub-Centre 35(4%) Post, telegraph and telephone facility 132(15%) Bus services 299(34%) Paved approach road 347(40%) Un-paved approach road 385(44%) Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam,2006, Census of India, 20001.

The census data for the district reveals that access to safe drinking water is available in 99% of villages in the district. The connectivity status of the villages shows that 34% of the villages have bus services. The census records on conditions of approach road shows that 39% of villages have paved approach road while only 44% have mud approach roads. The infrastructural gaps in the villages have a bearing upon the overall economic status of the population and the employment scenario in the villages.

A casual analysis of the development defic1iencies in the rural areas of the district reveals that three major deficits in the rural areas are: connectivity-both physical and telecommunication, education-secondary and vocational educational institutions and access to credit particularly farm credit for investment. It may be noted that demand for investment credit in agriculture is also adversely affected by low level of electricity consumption for agricultural use in the villages. The deficit need critical intervention for synergizing the growth process in the district.

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The District at a Glance

Basic figures about the district of Bongaigaon are presented below.

• Headquarters : Bongaigaon Town • No. of Sub-Division :3 (Bongaigaon, Bijni, North Salmara) • No. of Revenue Circles :5 (Bongaigaon, Boitamari, Sidli(part), Bijni, Srijangram) • No. of Blocks :7 (Dangtol, Boitamari, Tapattari, Srijangram, Manikpur, Sidli(part)). • No. of Gaon Panchayat :65 • No. of VCDCs :50 • No. of Towns :3 (Bongaigaon, Bijni, Abhayapuri) • No. of Police Stations :8 (Manikpur, Bijni, Dhaligaon, Sidli, Bongaigaon, Abhayapuri, Jogighopa, Amguri). • No. of outpost :15 (Salabila, Noagaon, Borobazar, Koila-Moila, Ouguri, Kumguri, Garubhasha, Dangtol, Bidyapur,Rowmari, Boitamari, Jogighopa, Majeralga, North Salmara, North Bongaigaon ) • Fire Brigade Station :1 • Area (as per 2001 cencus) :2510 sq. km. • Location :North Eastern Himalayan sub region of India. • Longitude range :89◦ East to 90◦96’ East • Latitude range :26◦28’ North to 26◦54’ North • Distance from state capital :210 km • Bordering districts :Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Dhubri and Goalpara. • Rainfall :2500 mm to 3500 mm • Temperature :Min: 13◦ C. max: 32◦ C. • Clothing pattern :Light cotton in Summer and Woolen in Winter. • Language spoken :Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Bodo. • Reserved Forest Land :42868 Bigha 3 Katha 14 Lesa • Government Land :291075 Bigha 2 Katha 19.5 Lesa • Area of Periodic Patta Land :715607 Bigha 1 Katha 15.5 Lesa • No. of Periodic Patta Land :96645 • Area of Annual Patta Land :57556 Bigha 4 Katha 1 Lesa • No. of Annual Patta Land :14639 • Total Area and no. of VGR/PGR:58978 Bigha, 3 Katha, 10 Lesa., 155 nos. • Net cropped area :93875 hac. • Fellow Land :8882 hac. • Land not availablke for cultivation :76407 hac. • Area under irrigation :25.403 hac. • Size of land Holding

ƒ Less than 1 hac. :66065 nos., 66.10% ƒ Between 1 and 2 ha :21802 nos., 22.00% 72 ƒ Above 2 ha :12390 nos., 12.00%

• District Civil Hospital : Nil • CHC : 4 • PHC : Block: 6 and Mini: 16 • Sub-Centre FW : 117 • State Dispensary` : 20 • Rural Hospital : 5 • Railway Hospital : 1 • BRPL Hospital : 1 • Private Hospital : 5 • Railway Dispensary : 1 • Govt. Subsidiary Hospital : 3 • Rural Family Welfare Centre : 6 • Blood Bank Facility : 2 • Primary School : 970 nos. • Middle English Vernacular School : 261 nos. • High School : 114 nos. • Higher Secondary School : 17 • Junior College : Nil • General College : 8 • DIET : 1 • B.Ed. College : 1 • Basic Training Centre : 1 • Polytechnic : 1 • ITI : 1 • Law College : 1 • Normal School : 1 • Plough Animals : 37170 • Buffaloes/Cows (Local and Jersey) : 5915 nos.+ 301638 nos. • Sheep : 28784 • Goats : 116404 • Poultry birds : 571278 • Pigs : 20550 • Artisans : 1888 • Household Cottage Industries : 1956 • Allied Agro Activities : 3182 • Marginal Workers : 39135 • Other Workers : 65524

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