Annual Report 2012-13
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Annual Report 2012-13 Social Initiatives for Growth and Networking (SIGN), Ranchi “Social Initiatives for Growth and Networking” (SIGN) is the official Body of the Catholic Bishops of Jharkhand for social concern and human development. It anchors the effort of the 8 Social Service Societies of the dioceses of Ranchi, Gumla, Jamshedpur, Simdega, Khunti, Daltoganj, Hazaribag and Dumka in promoting a just and humane Society based on the Gospel values of love, peace, equality and dignity to all. Mission An Empowered society - Vision Well Knit and Disciplined, that upholds Human dignity of the oppressed and the A just and humane society marginalized, especially the Tribals and based on the Gospel values of the Dalits by means of advocacy, liaison love, peace, equality and Networking with the diocesan and dignity to all. institutions in collaboration with Government and like-minded organizations. GOAL Ensuring sustainable livelihood opportunities to all, especially the poor and the marginalized by promoting effective governance, enabling a holistic and healthy society, imparting quality education, recognizing women’s contribution to society and fostering inter-religious harmony. Thrust Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Animation and Empowerment, Good Governance, Gender, Tribal Development, Health, Education and Inter-Religious Harmony Area Jharkhand & Andamans are immediate focus area for operation 2 Governing Body S.N Name Address Designation 1 His Eminence Cardinal Archbishop’s House, Dr. Camil Bulcke Path, P.B. No-05, Ranchi-834001, Ex-Officio Telesphore P. Toppo Jharkhand 2 Most Rev. Felix Toppo S.J Bishop’s House, P.O. Golmuri, Jamshedpur – 831003, Jharkhand President 3 Most Rev. Binay Kandulna Bishop House, P.O. Khunti- 835207, Jharkhand Vice-President 4 Rev. Fr.S.Christu Das Social Initatives for Growth and Networking (SIGN), 3rd Floor, SDC, Dr. Secretary Cum Camil Bulcke Path, P.B.No-05, Ranchi-834001, Jharkhand Treasurer 5 Most Rev. Gabriel Kujur S.J Bishop House, Station Road, P.O. Daltonganj – 822101, Dt.Palamu, Member Jharkhand 6 Rev.Fr. Tomy Jan Vikas Kendra, Morris Road, Zulu Park, P.O. & Dt. Hazaribag-825225, Member Jharkhand 7 Rev. Fr. Tobias Soreng Vikas Kendra, Simdega, P.O. Gotra, Dt. Simdega- 835225, Jharkhand Member 8 Most Rev. Anand Jojo Diocesan Training Centre, P.B. No. 14, Hazaribagh-825301, Jharkhand Member 9 Rev. Fr. Alex Ekka S.J Xavier Institute of Social Service, P.B.No. 07, Purulia Road, Dt. Member Ranchi-834001, Jharkhand Desirous Person List S.N Name Address Designation 1. Most Rev. Charles Soreng S.J. Diocesan Training Centre, P.B. No. 14, Hazaribagh-825301, Jharkhand Member 3. Most Rev. Julius Marandi Bishop’s House, Dudhani, P.O. & Dt. Dumka-814101, Jharkhand Member 4. Most Rev. Paul Lakra Bishop’s House, Sisai Road , P.O. & Dt. Gumla - 835207, Jharkhand Member 5. Most Rev. Vincent Barwa Bishop’s House, P.O.Gotra, Dt. Simdega-835235, Jharkhand Member 6. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Minj Catholic Charities, Camil Bulke Path, P.B.No.05, Ranchi- 834001, Jharkhand Member 7. Rev. Fr. Halan Bodra Catholic Charities, Patel Bagan, P.O. Sundernagar, Jamshedpur- 831003, Member East Singhbhum, 8. Rev. Fr. Regi Pymattam Samaj Vikas Sansthan, P.O. Chandwa, Dt. Latehar-823209, Jharkhand Member 9. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Kerketta Gram Uttan kendra, Gumla, Sisai Road, Dt. Gumla-835207, Jharkhand Member 10. Rev. Fr. Benjamin Bisu Aind Hoffman Social service Society, Bishop’s House, P.O.& Dt.-Khunti-835210, Member 11. Rev. Fr. Charles Hansdak Social Development Centre, Dudhani, P.O.& Dt-Dumka-814 101, Jharkhand Member 1 President’s Message I am extremely pleased that ‘SIGN’ is coming out with the Annual Report (2012-13). The short report speaks volumes of the interventions undertaken by SIGN. I congratulate the Secretary, the staffs for their hard work as well as all the members of the Governing Body and General Body for their inspirations, encouragement and support. SIGN, as the organ of social intervention of the Bishops of Jharkhand is moving forward contributing substantially well towards the transformation of lives. Development of Most Rev. Felix Toppo S.J. human persons should result in harmony and peace. Every human person has to live to his/her full potential while safeguarding mother earth and the totality of creation and enjoying interconnectedness. SIGN is working towards such inspirational outcomes through its efforts and endeavours. I congratulate all and thank everyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the growth of SIGN. GOVERNING BODY, SIGN 2 Director’s Desk SIGN is on a march forward making a definite impact in the life of many especially in the rural areas of Jharkhand. The various interventions undertaken by SIGN are bearing fruits and in plenty. The program designed for ‘Awakening the Adivasi Soul’ is moving hearts and instilling hope. The watchword for development today has to be ‘awakening’: awakening to self; to the ‘other’ and to the universe. On the other hand, greed is blinding the eyes of the soul and produces the most heat increasing the Fr. S. Christu Das global warming and the melting of the glaziers. Exploitation of natural resources and the ‘other’ especially the poor for one’s cozy comforts and crazy pleasures is questioning the world order and is threatening to bring it to its knees. The innate call to every human person is to awaken to truth. The process begins with the values and ethos dearly held by our traditions and stories. The life of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation and a seeker of truth is a living example of the same. Unfortunately we are frantically busy sacrificing them on the altar of greed and selfishness. The negative energy that fumes out of the chimneys of the heart pollutes the universe. Development must be studded with the pearls of little acts of goodness seen so magnificently in the life of Mother Teresa. We are challenged everyday to make the paradigm shift before we are shifted away from this planet. 3 Programme at a Glance Natural Resource Management Networking and Modal Panchayat Liasioning Social Initiatives for Growth & Networking (SIGN) Capacity Enhancement Initiatives on Health Programs Inclusive Integrated Sustainable Development (IISD) Program (Modal Panchayat 4 Natural Resource Management The Project covers 8 districts, 9 blocks, 15 Panchayats, 31 revenue villages 856 families in Jharkhand strengthened by 145 Community Based Organizations. Promoting sustainable livelihood by restoring and regenerating Natural Resources through Integrated Management techniques and enhancement of capacity of the partners and communities to empower them for an effective takeover of the responsibilities for the implementation of development plans, strategically for better accessibility, impact control and the management of the resources available in the area. 5 Capacity Building Programs Forum Level Training on Vegetable cultivation and Horticultural initiatives (Green House, vegetable cultivation, Nursery Raising, Drip Irrigation, Dry Land) 01 3 days on farm residential training at HARP (ICAR), Plandu 01 Sound Accounts system and Tally clarified 01 Promotion of Pulses in Rabi Season 01 Training in all the entitlements and rights – constitutional, Acts, Plans, Schemes and Policy based. 01 Capacity Building Program on Value addition of forest Products (Lac, Mahuwa, char, etc) with Market strategy 01 Training Program on Watershed Management (Soil & Moisture Conservation measures) 01 Result Based Monitoring 02 Training on NRLM – Forum / Partner Level 01 Training on Crop Diversification with Maize & Arhar in Kharif 01 Food security through promotion of crop based livelihood (SRI) 01 Farmers Exposure Visit to HARP (ICAR), Palandu 01 Project Review Preparation 03 Project Reviews 03 Monitoring and External Visit by Caritas Australia 02 At Partners Level Food security through promotion of Crop based Livelihood (SRI) 03 Orientation program on Watershed Management (Soil & Moisture Conservation Measure ) 08 Capacity Building program on vegetable cultivation and Horticultural initiatives (Green House, vegetable Nursery Raising .Drip Irrigation. Dry Land Horticulture ) 08 Technical Inputs on soil testing and soil management – Village level 03 Making the community based organization / Institutions like Gram Sabha, SHG, Farmers Club, Youth Club, Wisdom Council more value based and other 08 Capacity Building program on value addition of Forest product ( Lac, Mahua, Charanjivi etc.) with Market strategy 08 Orientation on Grain Bank/ Seed Village to restore Indigenous Species 06 Training on pest management at village level 08 Training on NRLM – village level 06 Training on all the entitlements and rights – constitutional Acts plans and policy based village level 07 Promotion of pulses in Rabi Season 08 Soil & Water conservation Measurement Farm Field Bunding 20 Acre Loose Boulder Checks 95 Renovation of Percolation tank 04 Provision of Vermi Compost, Azolla 15 6 Key Results Governance u 29 Gram Sabhas are functional within the NRM project areas and have network with ATMA,MESO, PRADAN, ATC, BAU, etc. They are running village level institutions, like, MDM, Anganwari centres, schools, PDS, etc, properly u 365 people benefited from the Government Scheme. u 80 pregnant and lactating mothers are getting benefits under ICD program u 25 Farmers’ Club is in place which is promoting SRI, seasonal vegetables cultivation, organic farming, etc. u 19 youth clubs are functional. They are giving services to the communities in various ways, like, helping in house repair, agriculture work, during