ANNUAL REPORT
2014 - 15
Jharkhand Jan Kalyan Vikas Sansthan Muslim Nagar, Daltonganj , Palamu (jharkhand) Web-www.jjkvs.org E-mail – [email protected]
JJKVS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15
From the Secretary Desk
Socio economic grassroots changes and sustainable transformation need strategic planning, continuous efforts and intervention. Every year is a challenging year with new learning and experiences, but also offers new growth and impacts for the people involved with our projects and programs. The report presents the details of our strategy, intervention, activities, and impact at grass root level. We have continued our activities in this financial year with key issues of wasteland development, livelihood enhancement through agriculture promotion, environmental awareness, health and hygiene, AIDS awareness campaign, promotion of SRI,/SWI .
The agriculture related activities has addressed waste land utilization, developing land resources, water resources for livelihood enhancement the activities have put thrust on preparation of agriculture calendar at every project village. The SRI and SWI promotion have been instrumental in mobilizing widespread community action in agriculture production at low cost and water use efficiency. Our efforts for integrated development of , marginalized farmers and women continued this year also through various activities like awareness generation on new technology in agriculture practice, SRI/SWI kitchen gardening, horticulture development, capacity building of farmers on water use efficiency, leadership development, eco -friendly agriculture technology. Health and sanitation, Water, sanitation and livelihood promotion have been thrust area this year.
JJKVS has taken initiatives with the financial support of Agriculture department/ ATMA for Intervention in agriculture sector focus on seed procurement, replacement, proper nursery raising, transplantation and application of required organic manure/vermin compost, vermin wash, organic pesticides, horticulture development which basically mean a strong implementation of the Good Agriculture Practice (GAP). The Kharif paddy has been strengthened both through adopting scientific method of paddy cultivations and SRI. Steps involved in SRI has been followed to get the optimum yield and under the scientific paddy cultivation, care has been taken to ensure seed replacement, proper nursery raising, transplantation and application of required basal fertilizer doses, which basically means a strong implementation of the Package of Practice. (PoP)
Focusing on farmers Children & Women Rights through creation of awareness on water and sanitation, livelihood opportunities, linkage with social security schemes, technical support and capacity building programs are the key activities continued throughout the year. We are grateful to all our board members, supporters, donors, esteemed volunteers, staff and co- travellers without which we could be not be able to empower the community.
Sahin Khan
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ORGANISATION VALUES The organization is based on the ideologies of people centered development through village self governance by decentralizing the rights and responsibilities through people empowerment by capacitating them so as to realize and exercise their rights and potentialities in establishing a caste- less, religion-less, secular and democratic society, based on equality, brotherhood, solidarity and socio economic justice, the modern peaceful constructive and progressive society of the Nation.
MISSION To act as a bridge to uphold the human dignity based on the values of equality, self-reliance and free from exploitation through a process of empowerment
VISION To build a just and developing society and to create an environment of poor and marginalized community with equality, love peace and social justice
Organization Objectives To plan and implement all the relevant programs and activities for integrated and holistic development of vulnerable, weaker and excluded community including minorities, women, children and disabled. To promote equal opportunities for livelihood , education and health and to ensure basic human rights through capacity building and process of empowerment in all dimensions To exercise innovative ideas, technical advancement of traditional occupation, skill development, technology transfer for natural resource management, agriculture promotion for employment generation and poverty reduction. To Organize and capacitate them to achieve their social, economical, cultural and secular society based on equality, brotherhood, solidarity, peace and justice. To create the environment for ensuring basic fundamental rights specific to education, health, livelihood and sustainable development for children, women, Dalit and tribal.
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ORGANIZATION -STRUCTURE
Organization Structure
General Body
Executive Committee
Resource Person Consultant Review & monitoring
Project Operation/Coordinator Finance Administration Research & Project Development
Capacity Building Workshop/Training/Seminar Seminar
Community information
Information Discrimination
Program Implementation Advocacy, Linkage, Network, Campaign
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WORKING AREA (FY 2014-15) Coverage Area of Operation
State Districts Block Panchayat Villages
Jharkhand Palamau Tarhasi Selari, ,Delha,Mahari Selari,
Lesliganj Darudih,Kurainpatra Banua,Dhela, Lohara, ,Sangbar, Dabra, Akhaurididri,Goradih toli,Sangbar, Tkuraidabra
Manatu Nawadih Karaila
Nawabazar Etaki,Sohdagkhurda, Etaki,Nawabazar Malahtoli, Rabda Kanda, Rajdiria,Kumbhikhurda, Tukbera, Sohdagkhurda,Pataria,Khamdi Kumbhikala, h,Nenua, Bano, ,Karcha, Rabda, Kanda, Sili,Banauha,Turidaga, Pipara,Tukbera, Lhokma,Tamdaga, Hatai,Kmbhikala,
Panki Tal,Sudi, Chhapar, Bara, Tal, Konwai,Kekargarh, Taledih,Salgas,Sudi, Bandubar,, Hadia, Konwai, Dwarika,Jolhabigha, Garihara, Janspur, Kekargarh, Porsam,
Untari Murmakhurda Titahi, Murmakhurda Road
Pandu Sildili, Sildili, Guasarai,, Musikhap,Tisibarkal Kalia,Kajarukhurda,Musikhap, a, Dalakala, Tisibarkala, Achanga,Tisibarkhurda, Bhusuria, Kharnakhurda,Dalakala, Dhanbar
1 1 7 21 59
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THEMATIC ISSUES COVERED DURING THE YEAR 2014-2015 1. Livelihood Promotion through scientific agriculture practice, SRI, SWI, Natural Farming and Good Agriculture Practice(GAP) 2. Livelihood enhancement through Waste land development 3. Environmental awareness 4. Awareness on AIDS 5. Accelerating Sanitation Campaign(WATSON) 6. Women empowerment
INTERVENTION METHODOLOGY Identification of Gap area in agriculture related issues.. Women empowerment through formation and capacity building of community based organization/farmers groups/women SHG. Awareness generation on, wasteland utilization, Natural Farming, Low cost agriculture input Linkage with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan/ sanitation campaign. Holistic development approach, eco friendly technology intervention in agriculture promotion.
IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES DURING FY 2014-15
Aids Awareness and Control Program People residing in rural area often faces the problems of health facility, PHC are not available everywhere and health animators are also not available in the centers. Women and children are most affected and they have to go to Daltonganj to avail the facility. The role of public health is to assure that effective prevention and treatment interventions are accessible to people and they are applied efficiently. Essentially, public health is defined as the application of science to improve health of a certain community or a population. In the 21st century, public health system faces formidable challenges as a result of increasing globalization, urbanization, economic imbalances and changing social structure.
Health Awareness Campaign specially on AIDS was organized from 18th May to 21st May 2014. The area is very remote and lack of medical facilities with in the vicinity. Besides, due to poverty the target community is unable to afford the medical expenses. In view of the fact, Three awareness camps were organized at Panchayat Bhawan, Tarhasi, Pandu and Naudiha Bazar having the villagers to know the primary diseases, awareness on the prevailing diseases in the area and refer the major cases like AID/ HIV to the nearest Government hospitals. Information regarding precautionary measures from AIDs, primary identification, reason of the diseases, primary care and roles of Jharkhand Aids Control society were provided to the villagers. In this context hand notes, folders were distributed among the villagers. The area is very remote and lack of medical facilities with in the vicinity. Besides, due to poverty the target community is unable to afford the medical expenses. In view of the fact, two medical camps 6 JJKVS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 were organized for villagers to know the primary diseases, awareness on the prevailing diseases in the area and refer the major cases like AID/ HIV to the nearest Government hospitals. Information regarding precautionary measures from AIDs, primary identification, reason of the diseases, primary care and roles of Jharkhand Aids Control society were provided to the villagers. In this context hand notes, folders were distributed among the villagers.
Woman Empowerment through SHG Among all the social issues, gender has gained primacy in recent discourses on social analysis because of its spread and effects. Gender inequality is pervasive in various layers of social existence as its tentacles are spread across various segments of society. For the strengthening and to make more effective clusters of S.H.Gs at Panki, Lesliganj , Tarhasi and Paton have been developed. The members of women federation and clusters actively participate in village and community developmental activities. They are participating in Gram Sabha SHG members are participating in implementation of govt. programs such as running of PDS, ICDS monitoring, monitoring of govt. schools, co-ordination with Sahia, ANM. SHGs at Lesliganj ,Panki,block have been awarded to run PDS, women federation members at Lesliganj block have been awarded govt. works like road construction, culvert construction etc. Women who constitute half of the population has been subjected to the tyranny and oppression of a patriarchal order for centuries and in fact, most of them are suffering from the same fate even today. All through the ages, women have contributed immensely to the enrichment of culture and progress of civilization without getting due recognition for their contribution. Progress of a nation can be measured by the progress of its women folk. Considering the role and importance of women in the society we continued our efforts for the strengthening women more specific leadership development. so that they may be able to get their rights
Formation of self help groups 52 SHG have been newly formed during the year now existing no. of women S.H.G in our different project area is 611 having 6224 members. Total 62 SHGs have been liked with banks SJRY/NRLM. The S.H.G. is saving money regularly. A significant no. of S.H.G has been graded and has got loans for Poultry, Piggery, Dairy, Vegetable Cultivation, Goat Rearing etc. We organize regular meeting with S.H.Gs in which discussions are made on gender issues, need of saving, B.P.L provisions, status of PDS, ICDS, education of children, health and role of PRI in community development. Capacity building Training of Self Help Groups: To build the capacities of these women folk regular meetings were organized and women learnt about saving, record keeping, maintenance of records, meeting and its recording minutes, financial management, accessing govt. schemes etc. all the group had linked with local banks and availed the loans from the banks for entrepreneurial initiatives like goat rearing, petty shops etc.SHG Leadership Development was promoted for SHG. Through regular consultation Need of leadership, leadership quality, roles and responsibilities of leaders, rotational leadership and personality development were discussed in the meetings. Now members are participating in the village level meeting, Gram sabha and Aam sabha actively.21 Groups have been linked with Bank. A training of SHG was organized on 20-22 April2014 at Panki in which 38 SHG members from Panki, Tarhasi and Manatu participated. For the strengthening and to make more effective clusters of S.H.Gs at Panki, Tarhasi, Lesliganj and have already been developed. The members of women federation and clusters actively participate in village and community developmental activities. They are participating in Gram Sabha SHG members are participating in implementation of govt. programs such as running of PDS, ICDS monitoring, monitoring of govt. schools, co-ordination with Sahia, ANM. SHGs at ,Panki, block have been awarded to run PDS. Topics on group management, micro finance, financial
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exclusion, gender discrimination, women rights and entitlements were covered during training. Women rights and entitlement were discussed broadly such as participation in Gram Sabha, PRI, village development committee, implementation of dowry act, action against women violence, gender discrimination, participation in Government schemes, ownership in property etc. Environmental Awareness The programmed was organized between 5th June 2014 and 11 February 2015 in target villages of Tarhasi, Panki, Satbarwa, Nawabazar. Cutting of forest wood and trees is a common offence in surrounding forest area and most of the villagers are dependent upon the wood fuel available in the forest therefore they are engaged in cutting wood from the forest. Villagers were motivated to protect the surrounding forest and to plant fruit & timber value trees for their benefits. Village level meetings, wall writings were done during the program to aware the villagers. Villagers of target area are protecting their forest and getting the benefits from minor forest products at the same time they are planting & protecting fruit trees for their benefits. School children were also participated in the program. Forest protection committee has formed in the villages to solve the issue. Horticulture development in the area was promoted on barren and Tarn land and these lands are underutilized while there is good potential of income generation through horticulture development. Through our consultation with consultants at BAU at Chianki we are advised to promote horticulture in the region for income generation of the farmers. The center also provides sapling of various types of fruits and timbers. Our aims are to minimize the extreme poverty of target groups and to improve the economic status of the farmers. In this direction we move to plant fruit trees and timber plants in the target area. For this purpose supported and demonstrated fruit and timber value trees to the community.
No. of No. of Type of saplings Block Village saplings farmers supported and planted supported
Sildiliya kala, Parsawan, Tarhasi 178 farmers 358 Gurha Jack fruit,Lemon, Orange Manatu Karaila, Tetar, Naudiha 169 farmers 167 Guava, Mango, Papaya, Lohara, Amla, Sagwan, Shisham Lesliganj Akhaurididri,Goradih 224 farmers 872 toli,Sangbar, Tkuraidabra.
Farmers Triggering and Capacity Building on Good Agriculture Practice: Capacity building Training of farmers was organized at Lesliganj on 20- 22 May 2014 in which 62 farmers Participated. The training was focused on conceptualization of natural farming ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity. Biological cycles and soil biological activity, minimal use of off farm input and on management practice and enhance Ecological harmony. It is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure Compost and biological pest control. It aims at cultivating the land and raising yield. in such a way as to keep the soil alive through use of organic waste(crop, animal and farm waste) and other biological material along with beneficial microbes to release the nutrient in eco friendly- Environment. The farmers were known about the key characteristics of GAP Good Agricultural Practices are "practices that address environmental, economic and social sustainability for on-farm processes, and result in safe and quality food and non-food . 8 JJKVS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15
agricultural products" These four 'pillars' of GAP (economic viability, environmental sustainability, social acceptability and food safety and quality) are included in agriculture practice promoted by CFM Objectives of Good Agriculture Practice are Ensuring safety and quality of produce in the food chain Capturing new market advantages by modifying supply chain governance Improving natural resources use, workers health and working conditions, and/or Creating new market opportunities for farmers. The concept of Good Agricultural Practices serves as a reference tool for deciding, at each step in
the production process, on practices and/or outcomes that are environmentally sustainable and socially Acceptable. The implementation of GAP therefore contributes to Sustainable Agriculture.
Benefits of GAP Appropriate adoption and monitoring of GAP helps improve the safety and quality of food and other Agricultural products. It reduces the levels of contaminants (including pesticides, veterinary drugs) in food and non-food Agricultural products, as well as other chemical, microbiological and physical contamination hazards. Adoption of GAP helps promotes sustainable agriculture and contributes to meeting national and International environment and social development objectives. The practice has been adopted by farmers regarding INM (Vermin composting, vermin wash etc.) and IPM (Panch Gavaya, Pesticides made of local herbs etc.). Dependency on chemical fertilizer and pesticides has reduced and farmers adopted Natural farming and in process of organic certification.
Protecting the long term fertility of soils by maintaining organic matter levels, encouraging soil biological activity, and careful mechanical intervention. Providing crop nutrients indirectly using relatively insoluble nutrient sources which are made available to the plant by the action of soil micro-organisms. Nitrogen self-sufficiency through the use of legumes and biological nitrogen fixation, as well as effective recycling organic materials including crop of residues and livestock manures. of Weed, disease and pest control relying primarily on crop rotations, natural predators, diversity, organic manuring, resistant varieties and limited (preferably minimal) thermal, biological and chemical intervention. The extensive management of livestock, paying full regard to their evolutionary adaptations, behavioral needs and animal welfare issues with respect to nutrition, housing, health, breeding and rearing. Positive impact of the farming system on the wider environment and the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats.
Vermin Compost Pit Demonstration Manuring practice influences the productivity of soils and crop yields obtained from them. The soils of target area are poor in organic matter content. Manures are added mainly to improve the physical condition of the soil, to replenish and keep up its humus status, to maintain the optimum conditions for the activities of soil microorganisms and make good a small part of the plant nutrients removed by crops. They, thus, supply practically all the elements of fertility which crops require, though not in adequate 9 JJKVS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 proportions. During current reporting period 75 Vermi Compost Pits were demonstrated in the target villages.
Wasteland Development for marginal farmers:
About 23.6 % of total land in Palamu district is waste land which is unutilized and sometimes farmers bears high crop production in these land. Consultation with agriculture departments were done to reclaim these land so that it may be used for cultivation. With the financial support of agriculture department survey of this land was done and farmers and owners of the land were selected for land reclamation. Farmers were motivated to support Total 930 Farmers were selected for average1 hec. of land . Farmers were supported Rs.4000/-per Hec by agriculture department trough their bank account. 25 Hectare (75 Acre) of land was reclaimed under this scheme in village having marginal farmers.
Block Panchayat Villages
Nawabazar Kanda, Tukbera, Sohdagkhurda, Malahtoli, Pipara,Tukbera, Kumbhikala, Lhokma,Tamdaga, Hatai,Kmbhikala,
Untariroad Murmakhurda , Murmakhurda
Pandu Sildili, Musikhap, , Tisibarkhurda, Bhusuria, Kharnakhurda,Dalakala, Dhanbar
Total--3 06 13
Farmers are utilizing these lands and cultivated oilseeds, pulses, lentil, gram this year
Promotion for SRI method
SRI Practice. As we have practiced SRI last year and farmers were very much interested toadoptthe same methods for wheat cultivation. Through regular meetings farmers were selected for wheat cultivation through SWI. 180 farmers were finally adopted SWI in 35 villages. Farmers were suppor4ted in seed treatment, nursery
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Capacity Building Training of Farmers The district Palamau falls in drought prone area where occurrence of drought is a regular phenomenon. However average rainfall this year is only 850 mm which is partially suitable for paddy cultivation but due to undulating nature of land most of the rain water runoff. Due to this factor average productivity of paddy is low and farmers always face the problems of food insecurity. In this situation traditional method of rice cultivation is not fruitful. Most of the farmers are aware of the SRI (System of Rice Intensification), SWI (System of wheat Intensification) which has been already adopted by farmers in Palamu district. The climatic situation, nature of land and soil SRI is very much suitable for Palamu along with farmers of Palamau and Latehar. Government is also promoting this method through agriculture departments, ATMA, Birsa Agricultural University. But many farmers residing in remote areas have no approach to district level authority and departments. To make the farmers aware and providing technical support training on SRI, SWI was centrally organized for farmers before rainy season and during crop cultivation. The main features of this method are that it requires low expenditure and results in high productivity. During the training various topics were covered such as selection of land, selection of seed, seed selection nursery raising, method of sowing , drain of water ,water management, use of compost, use of pesticide, pest control ,use of cono –bidder, cost analysis. During the training it was felt that farmers are very curious and want to adopt it as experimental basis.
Average productivity of paddy is low as compared to national average and farmers always face the problems of food insecurity. In this situation traditional method of rice cultivation is not fruitful. Most of the farmers are made aware of the SRI (Systenm of Rice Intensification),SWI(System of wheat Intensification) which has been already adopted by farmers in Palamu district. The climatic situation, nature of land and soil SRI is very much suitable for Palamu along with farmers of Palamu . Government is also promoting this method through agriculture departments, ATMA, Birsa Agricultural University. But many farmers residing in remote areas have no approach to district level authority and departments. To make the farmers aware and providing technical support training on SRI, SWI was centrally organized for farmers before rainy season and during crop cultivation. Irrigation facilities available in the target area are limited and therefore, when droughts occur, they cause partial or complete crop failure. In Palamu district droughts occurred in consecutive years putting great strain on food availability. The problem of conserving soil and moisture is of very great importance in the extensive region of low and uncertain rainfall. To mitigate the adverse effect of drought steps were taken to trap surface flowing water in artificial reservoirs like construction of lift irrigation, Pond, Ahar, dug well, etc. and renovation of old irrigation structures so that it can be fruitfully used for irrigation during rainless period to meet the water need of crops. Simultaneously land leveling, bunding etc. were also accomplished for the conservation of soil and water .In Palamu region paddy is generally transplanted in the puddled soil. Puddling disperses the soil and reduces percolation losses. It also helps to control weeds and create conditions of better nutrition. Water resources are limited in this region. Paddy cultivation by "System Rice Intensification" has been introduced in the target area by us. In this system land is only saturated. Only 2 kg of seeds is required for one acre where in traditional method 35 kg. of seeds is required. Before sowing seeds are treated with Bavestine fungicide to prevent from fungal diseases. Seedling of 08-12 days age is transplanted in place of 25 days as previously practiced in traditional method. Plant to plant and row to row distance is kept 1 ft. and only one seedling is transplanted at one point in place of 05-15 seedlings in the case of traditional method. Thus this system minimizes the input cost and higher yield and income is obtained. The yield obtained through this system is 1.5 to 2 times more than
11 JJKVS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 traditional method. This method is suitable for Palamu region and as our target groups are economically weak they were very enthusiastic to adopt it.
Farmers covered in SRI Paddy cultivation The district Palamu falls in drought prone area where occurrence of drought is a regular phenomenon. However average rainfall this year is only 800 mm which is partially suitable for paddy cultivation but due to undulating nature of land most of the rain water run off. Due to this factor average productivity of paddy is low and farmers always face the problems of food insecurity. In this situation traditional method of rice cultivation is not fruitful. Most of the farmers are aware of the SRI (System of Rice Intensification),SWI(System of wheat Intensification) which has been already adopted by farmers in Palamu district. The climatic situation, nature of land and soil SRI is very much suitable for Palamu along with farmers of Palamau. Government is also promoting this method through agriculture departments, ATMA, Birsa Agricultural University. But many farmers residing in remote areas have no approach to district level authority and departments. To make the farmers aware and providing technical support training on SRI, SWI was centrally organized for farmers before rainy season and during crop cultivation. The main features of this method are that it requires low expenditure and results in high productivity. During the training various topics were covered such as selection of land, selection of seed, seed selection nursery raising, method of sowing , drain of water ,water management, use of compost, use of pesticide, pest control ,use of cono –bidder, cost analysis. During the training it was felt that farmers are very curious and want to adopt it as experimental basis. Each farmer were supported Rs.1000/-per hec for cultivation through SRI.
Block Panchayat Village No of Farmers
Tarhasi Selari, ,Delha,Mahari Selari, 25
Lesliganj Darudih,Kurainpatra,Sangbar, Banua,Dhela, 75 Dabra, Lohara, Akhaurididri,Goradih toli,Sangbar, Tkuraidabra
Manatu Nawadih Karaila 28
Nawabazar Etaki,Sohdagkhurda, , Etaki, Malahtoli, 54
Panki Tal,Sudi, Konwai,Kekargarh, Chhapar, Bara, Tal, 188 Taledih,Salgas,Sudi, Bandubar,, Hadia, Konwai, Dwarika,Jolhabigha, Garihara, Janspur, Kekargarh, Porsam,
Total- 5 12 28 370
Total land Covered—370 Acre
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Regular meetings at village level were organized with farmers for promotion of SRI. and finally 370 farmers were willingly practiced and adopted S.R.I technique in Lesliganj, Chainpur,Tarhasi, Panki,and Mantu blocks. During the meeting it was decided to grow traditional seeds. Comparison of traditional method with S.R.I. was broadly discussed to motivate the farmers. S.R.I. process and technique was also discussed during the meeting. During the discussion farmers were made aware of Seed treatment, Nursery raising, Transplanting, Weeding, Pest management, Comparison of SRI with traditional method., sample survey During the training program leaflets, folders, booklets related to SRI were distributed among the participating members. Demonstration on Seed Treatment (Field Training) This year 75 demonstrations on Seed Treatment were conducted in all the target villages in which farmers participated Critical inputs like Bavestine were distributed among target farmers. After demonstration 275 new farmers adopted SRI. Demonstration on Nursery Raising (Field Training) During the reporting period 72 demonstrations on Nursery Raising were conducted in all the target villages. DEMONSTRATION ON TRANSPLANTATION (FIELD TRAINING) 65 demonstrations on transplantation were conducted in target villages Nutrient Management Due to economical problem rate of fertilizer application was under dose. Urea - 40-60 kg per acre D.A.P - 30-40 kg per acre Full dose of Diammonium Phosphate was applied as Basal dose and Urea was applied as topdressing at the time of first and second weeding.
DISEASE & PEST MANAGEMENT There was no significant attack of Pests and Diseases in the area. Even through in some plots there was mild infestation and for which Diethane M-45, Indocell was applied as per recommendation. Insecticides like Indocell, Diethane M-45, Bavestine were distributed among the farmers. Result: With the successful completion of S.R.I there was increase in paddy production as compared to traditional method. Farmers were compelled to keep their plots fallow due to failure of monsoon. Traditional method required much water in comparison to S.R.I. in other words we can say that the production received by the farmers through S.R.I was completely additional yield. Cost of cultivation was low where net profit through S.R.I. was much more in comparison to traditional method. Additional 4-5 months food security per beneficiary family was procured with the adoption of S.R.I.
Campaign on water and sanitation (WATSAN) The campaign was organized between 12-14 Nov.2014 at villages of Manatu and Tarhasi block. Safe drinking water is a basic human need. Unfortunately, more than one in six people still lack reliable access to this precious resource. The problem is particularly acute in the rural areas. Government agency like PHED is also implementing Water and sanitation program for rural area but due to lack of awareness people are not being benefited by the program, we are facilitating safe drinking water and Eco-sanitation in the villages. Provision of water testing, contamination of water and its 13 JJKVS ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 component, water purification methods, cleanliness at water resources, proper sanitation, and community responsibility for WATSAN were discussed in the training program. Total sanitation campaign was organized in villages of Panki Manatu Tarhasi to make the villagers aware of the total sanitation program of Government through which PHED is providing ECOSAN, Pit toilets on subsidy basis. Villagers were also made aware about the harmful impact of open defecation, water sanitation and health issues, precaution hygienic materials, garbage management. Each beneficiary was supported by PHED through our intervention for construction of latrines. Villagers were made aware of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan. Pamphlets were developed and distribute among the villagers
Achievement: Activities of last year have been followed up like wasteland development and some new activities have been carried out this year for better quality of life .Milestone has been achieved up to some extent particularly in health, nutrition , livelihood enhancement through scientific agriculture like SRI/SWI , Farmers have been benefited through linkage with agriculture departments Formation of Community based organization is in process like- Farmers group, Self Help Groups, coordination committee. New activities like Good Agriculture Practice have been added to increase the cultivable land. Farmers have practiced SRI as experimental basis and farmers are really satisfied to get better yield as compared to traditional method. For coming year it is a good sign for SRI/SWI and GAP to be adopted at a large scale. Nearly four to five months additional food security has been increased through this way. Confidence of farmers increased after getting yield. Farmers have taken initiatives for horticulture development Awareness on natural farming, GAP, vermin compost increased among the farmer they are utilizing the vermin compost in their land and dependency on organic fertilizer is decreasing and hence reduced cultivation cost. . Since few years it was expected huge seasonal migration but due to our efforts to motivate the farmers for adopting SRI, horticulture, we were able to mitigate the adverse defect of drought resulting decrease in migration.
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