Half Yearly Progress Report
April 2019 - September 2019
Submitted to
European Union
By
LIFE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (LEADS ) 203, Shree Maa Apartment, PN Bose Compound, Purulia Road Ranchi, Jharkhand, India Email- [email protected], Website- leadsindiajh.org Rural Access to Clean Energy (RACE) HALF YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT 1. Project Brief 1. Title of the Action/Project RACE – “Rural Access to Clean Energy” 2 Objective of the Action Overall objective: Clean Energy Solution (CES) are available, accessible and affordable to the rural tribal communities of Jharkhand. Specific objective : Oc1: Sensitized, aware and capacitated duty bearers, Civil Society Organization (CSOs), Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), promote Clean Energy Solutions in Murhu block of Khunti district (Jharkhand). Oc2: Increased multiple stakeholder dialogues and advocacy on CES IN Murhu Block of Khunti district (Jharkhand). Oc3: Enhanced skills and Entrepreneurship environment in Clean Energy Sector. 3 Start date and end date of the reporting 1st April 2019 to 30th September 2019. period: 4 Name and title of the contact person: LIFE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (LEADS ), India LEF # 6000608986 5 Contract number and e-mail id CSO – LA/2017/392-537 6 Project Area Coverage( Dist.+Block + Distri Blocks No. of No. of Total Panchayat + no. of villages) ct Intensive Extensive population villages villages Ranchi Namkom, Angara, Kanke, Ormanjhi, Bundu, Tamar 82 507 689918 Khunti Murhu, Karra, Torpa, Rania, Khuti, Arki 141 606 397315 Gumla Bishunpur, Sisai, Ghaghra, Gumla, Raidih, Bharno 68 361 611933 Simdeg Kolebira, Kersai, Thethaitang, Jaldega, Bano, 52 296 414928 a Simdega Total 343 1770 2114094 7 Final beneficiaries &/or target groups 500,000 tribal people in 24 blocks in 4 districts ( Gumla, Khunti, Ranchi and Simdega ) of Jharkhand ; 250 (including numbers of women and men): additional CSOs. 8 Community level Target Group No. of Households- 70949, ST- 126778,SC- 20680,Other- 67232, Total- 214690 Households Person with special needs-.3176 widow/oldage/PwD Male - 1328 ,Female-1623 ,PwD-125 ,Total-3176.
2. Activities conducted during the period
Activities No. of Duration Venue Participation activities (Days) Male Female PwD Single Old Total women age Project Kick Off Meeting 24 1 LEADS OFFICE ,RANCHI 14 2 0 0 0 16 Recruitment of Project Staff 1 2 World Vision Office,Ranchi 25 7 0 0 0 32 1 Vikash Bharti Office,Gumla .LEADS Office,Ranchi Baseline Survey 1 21 In 63 intervention villages of Ranchi, 6207 5948 125 0 0 12280 Khunti,Simdega, & Gumla Districts Steering Committee Meeting 1 1 LEADS OFFICE ,RANCHI 7 2 0 0 0 9 Monthly Staff Meeting 24 6 All four partners 25 7 0 0 0 32 Quaterly Monitoring Visit 8 8 All four partners 92 108 3 2 6 211 A.1.2.9: Capacity building 30 2 26 4 0 0 0 30 LEADS Resource Centre, Perka, Khunti trainings for project staff A.2.1.1: Formation and 140 140 Days Intervention Villages in 4 Intensive 140 1217 1576 0 9 0 2793 strengthening of Village level Blocks of Ranchi, ,Gumla, Khunti & Simdega CES Forum (VCES): districts A.2.1.2: Conduct Panchayat 21 1day for 329 352 1 6 21 681 Phanchayat Bhawan of 21 Panchayats of Level Networking workshop 1 Intervention area. with PRI Members : workshop A.2.1.3: Formation and 2 2 31 7 0 0 0 38 strengthening of Block Level Block Conference Hall Gumla CES (BCES) Forum
3. Activities detail with descriptions based on result (Contents covered, process followed, method applied, input used, human resource involved, decision and action taken)
The interim reporting covers the progress of LEADS from April – September 2019 under the project “Rural Access to Clean Energy “supported by European Union. Our main focus under the project for reporting period is to extend the area as scale up and also to mobilize the stakeholders and Govt. to pilot the best practices, innovations in different areas of Khunti, Ranchi, Gumla & Simdega district (Jharkhand). Accomplishment made in reporting year is pointed out in capacity building of project staffs, Stakeholders; dissemination of information at block and panchayat level; develop of new information tools and IEC materials. During the 1st year of project implementation, RACE has gone through different phases of intervention directly from field to state level. Priority given on implementing behaviour change practices, developing format for monthly reporting, Action Plan directly by the community members, capacity building of stakeholders on status of thematic issues covered under the RACE project and jointly made a road map for the better sustainability of project objective with community to government officials. These are mentioned as below:- i. Project Kick Off Meeting
Rural Access to Clean Energy (RACE) Project is being executed in 4 Districts, 24 Blocks and 464 Panchayats of Jharkhand State with the support of European Union (EU). The project is being implemented by LEADS, Vikas Bharti and World Vision India with the objective of provides affordable and clean energy to the rural people of Jharkhand. The primary mandate of the project is to make energy solution Accessible, Available and Affordable for the rural masses.
A two-day kick off orientation program of partners was organized by LEADS on May 8 and 9, 2019. The meeting included the entire team of all partners and ICCO Authorities.
VENUE: LEADS Resource Center, Perka, Murhu, Khunti, Jharkhand
RESOURCE PERSONS AND PARTICIPANTS DETAILS:
1. Mr. A.K. Singh, Director, LEADS 2. Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Team Lead, LEADS 3. Mr. Ravi Agrawal, Project Director, RACE PROJECT 4. Mr. Jasmeet Singh, Technical Expert, RACE PROJECT 5. Ms. Zainab Naeem, Communication Expert, RACE PROJECT 6. Mr. Sourav Mohanty, Finance Expert, RACE PROJECT 6. LEADS Team Representatives 7. World Vision India Team Representatives 8. Vikas Bharti Team Representatives
Beginning the activities of Day 1, Mr. A.K. Singh, Director, LEADS gave introductory remarks. He explained about the goal, mission and vision of LEADS and how the EU RACE project aligns well with the overall mandate. He also discussed at length the prime focus, proposed activities, expected output and outcome of the 5 year project.
Mr. Ravi Agrawal, Project Director began the session by an ice-breaking activity where he divided the participants into small groups and conducted activities. These activities were initiated to know each other better and participate with full vigor and enthusiasm in the coming two-days and also in the due course of the project.
He then gave an introduction about the project, its relevance and significance bearing in mind the energy needs of Jharkhand. He also emphasized on the need of making the approach to implement the program very participatory where knowledge, skills, best practices and expertise are shared on a regular basis.
Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Team Lead, LEADS explained in details about the background and socio- economic structure of Jharkhand State and importance and need of the RACE Project.
Mr. Ravi Agrawal took a special session of Right based approach of Clean Energy Solution (CES). He mentioned that the right based approach will be composed of two interlinked approach – namely extensive and intensive approaches. The extensive approach will provide a larger platform of different stakeholders to promote Clean Energy Solutions through right based initiatives such as policy analysis , guidelines and schemes of the Government , strengthening the capacity of Civil Society Organizations. Another aspect would be intensive approach where grassroots interventions such as developing, understanding, and raising awareness of the community on their rights on clean energy; and also empowering them to demand for their rights from duty bearers through regular dialogues and discussions.
Ms. Zainab Naeem, Communication Expert highlighted the Gender & Social Inclusion Approach which will be an integral part of the entire project cycle. She also mentioned that we need to ensure men and women both are having meaningful participation in decision making and also enjoy shared benefits to make the project a success. She further emphasized that the project will engage women SHG leaders in committees and forum at different levels; many other activities are also planned in prioritizing and encouraging participation of women. ICCO will bring it its Accessibility, Communication, Attitude and Participation (ACAP) tool which will help in mainstreaming gender, disability and social inclusion. A one-pager on the ACAP model is already shared with the LEADS team.
After Tea Break, Mr. Jasmeet Singh, Technical Expert explained about the solar energy basics: What is Solar Energy, Why the need for Solar Energy, Problem Analysis, Outcomes, Output and Activities. He gave a detailed description of the clean energy interventions for 5 years. He also gave a detailed run down on the various clean energy policies of the State and Central Governments and how this project can enable sensitizing the beneficiaries for the same.
After Lunch Session, Mr. Ravi Agrawal has explained about the RACE Project Thematic Focus and Geographical Area and added that Right Based Approach and Entrepreneurial Eco System are two components of RACE Project which are very much important. He also added about the Stakeholders Listing and Stakeholders Mapping such as CBOs, NGOs, Corporate, Government, Media, PRIs, Schools etc.
Then Mr. Jasmeet Singh explained about the Pillars of Activities and Pillars of Objectives which are as follows:
Pillars of Activities Pillars of Objectives Policy Level Awareness Generation Capacity Building Level Skill Development Technology Level Stakeholders Engagement Finance Level
Moving on to communications, Ms. Zainab Naeem discussed about the basics of communications. She explained that communication will play a pivotal role in the success of the project. These modes are print media, electronic media and digital media, IEC communication. She also highlighted the various communication activities to be undertaken in the five year duration of the project. Zainab spoke about how quality content and visuals can be shown as an evidence for showcasing success and progress of the project. She also highlighted the role of working with the media towards this endeavor.
Mr. Jasmeet Singh explained about the Concept of Green Business Challenge (GBC). He mentioned that after awareness generation, skill development and capacity building on CES, the project approach will be directed towards sensitization of the rural community to take up clean energy solutions entrepreneurship. GBC will be organized to identify and promote promising entrepreneurs with innovative ideas or models.
Mr. Ravi Agrawal has explained about the RACE Project Staffing Pattern and Project Level CBOs/Forums/Network;
II nd Day – 09/05/2019 Mr. Mahendra has discussed about the Designing of Daily Reporting Format and Stakeholders Listing & Mapping which are as follows. Daily Reporting Format Date Activity Village Panchayat Dura No. of Participants Objectives Achieve Action Done tion Total Male Female & Issue ments Plan Discussed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Stakeholders Listing & Mapping S.N. Name Designation Contact Departme Category of Stakeholders (HP/HI, no. & nt/Area HP/LI, HI/LP, LP/LI) Email Power Interest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Ms. Zainab Naeem conducted a half-day communication and writing workshop for the staff of the project. She began the workshop by giving away essentials of communication through examples. Two group exercises were conducted on story writing, first focused on essentials of writing a generic story (like any progress, an important achievement, milestone, key result, key learning, approach has to be reported). To enable this, a detailed overview was given first on how to write such stories, what to keep in mind. A template was also drawn for the groups to work. Second session was on soft story writing, which means capturing the beneficiaries of the project who have been benefitted by the interventions of the project. A detailed explanation was given how to write such stories, along with the essentials and the template was provided on how to put together such stories. The participants were divided into groups were they were given a story line to frame a story. It was also emphasized that content has to be balanced and accurate for reporting purposes. The element of emotional appeal has also to be brought out in the soft stories.
In the last segment of the half-day workshop, participants were also shown samples of photos so that similar quality and resolution can be maintained in this project. They were also given tips on how to click such images using smartphones and high end cameras as well.
Zainab has listed the communication activities to be undertaken in the five year (with year wise break down). A special focus was also on building relationships with the media and creating a media database, for which a template was also provided to the team.
Media Database Template: Name of the journalist, Beat, Designation, Name of the media house, type of media (print/electronic, radio), Contact Number (email id and phone number)
Mr. Sourav Mohanty, Financial Expert has explained about the Financial Management, Sharing Key Budget Items, Budget Variance Management, Reporting Requirements, Financial Report – Detailing. Specifics include:
The finance team discussed the essentials of the EU reporting guidelines with the LEADS, World Vision and Vikas Bharti. It involved discussion on procurement processes, role of the accounts department in maintaining support documents for audit purposes. Issues such as re-allocation of budget, fund requisition, methods and internal reporting were also discussed. The formats and annexures of budgeting were also shown. The session has focused on finalizing the activities of the next quarter such as a) preparing fund requisition for next quarter b) preparing internal reporting formats for submission of monthly and quarterly reports with LEADS c) Delhi team to share updated formats & annexures d) export budget heads and lines to tally and sun systems e) LEADS to discuss and allocate per-diem to specific teams f) Delhi team to provide simplified versions of interim & final reporting formats g) Finance & accounts teams to discuss action plan with program team to synchronize fund requisition and action plan as per log-frame matrix.
Finally, Mr. Mahendra has given Vote of Thanks to all resource persons and participants.
FEEDBACK AND VIEW SHARING OF PARTICIPANTS AT THE END OF THE ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
1. Regular Training and Capacity Building of Project Team will help them to execute the project at field level; 2. Project team would be capable to execute the project activities among PRIs, Gram Sabha and Community and would achieve project goal and output; 3. Project team would be capable to do such type of work which will ensure the visibility of major achievement of project; 4. Village Clean Energy Solution (VCES), Block Clean Energy Solution (BCES), District Clean Energy Solution (DCES), State Clean Energy Solution (SCES) will be formed at different level; 5. PRIs, Gram Sabha, Schools, AWC, CBOs, Youth, Community will be aware and sensitive about the Clean Energy Solution (CES) and also would able to afford, access and make available the clean energy; 6. Community will be able to demand their right based of clean energy from different level; 7. Various stakeholders such as CBOs, NGOs, Corporate, Government Counterparts, Media etc. would be much aware and sensitive towards making clean energy affordable, accessible and available for the rural people. 8. Nodal Manufacturing, Skill Training Center and Green Business Challenge would be established and organized; 9. Rural Youth would be provided skill training and thus their entrepreneurial quality would be build up which will lead towards upliftment of income and upgrading the standard of living. 10. It will decrease human diseases, bring prosperity in rural Jharkhand and ensure environmental sustainability and will contribute in achieving the 7th Goal of Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) of UN.
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ii. Quarterly Review Meeting: Venue: LEADS Conference Hall, Ranchi Date: 04th and 5th June 19 Two days review cum Base Line Survey meeting started with warm welcome to all partners by Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Project-In-Charge, LEADS. 2. Agenda of Meeting Date Agenda Points 04-06-2019 Reporting of last month activities Capacity building of team members Preparation of Project Launching event Stakeholder mapping 05-06-2019 Finalization of Baseline survey format Reporting and documentation Implementation strategy of field level activities Matters arising
Key Points of Discussion 1. As the part of reporting of last month activities, Mr. Anil Baraik, DPM, World Vision India stated that they have met with BDO, Namkum Block and keep the introduction of RACE Project. PRIs members meeting is also going on where introductory part of RACE project is being discussed with PRIs members. As far as the recruitment of staffs is concerned, they have recruited 04 staffs out of 6 staffs till now. He discussed about two major challenges the first one is that some of project intervention area of Namkum block is urban area and second one is the project regulation is taking place from WVI, HO, Chennai. Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Project-In-Charge, LEADS suggested recruit all require staffs and move the target villages as the intervention block i.e. Namkum is very big and there are 23 panchayats and 109 Villages. 2. Mr. C.K. Sharma, DPM, Vikas Bharti Bishunpur shared that there are 10 Panchayats and 68 Villages in the Bihunpur Block which is the intervention block under the RACE project. He added that all required 6 staffs have been recruited and appointed and they have been distributed their working villages and panchayats. Project team have accessed and moved all 68 Villages and contacted to PRIs members.Besides it, training session have also been organized and conducted for project staffs and they have been oriented about the RACE project and documentation and reporting pattern of RACE Project has also been discussed in large. 3. Mr. Sanjay Kr. Singh, DPM, Simdega, LEADS has shared that there are 11 Panchayats and 53 Villages in Kolebira Block of Simdega District where RACE is being implemented. All required project team have been appointed and team have accessed and moved all villages and contacted to PRIs members and key workers of villages and panchayats. Project team have been distributed their target villages and panchayats. Besides it, demographical details of all 11 panchayats and 53 villages have been prepared. All staffs have been oriented and trained about the RACE Project and documentation and reporting pattern as per the prescribed format of project. 4. Mr. Anand Tripathi, DPM LEADS has shared that there are 16 Panchayats and 141 Villages in Murhu Block of Khunti District where RACE is being implemented. All required project team have been appointed and team have contacted to PRIs members and key workers of villages and panchayats. Project team have been distributed their target villages and panchayats. Besides it, demographical details of all 16 panchayats and 141 villages have been prepared. All staffs have been oriented and trained about the RACE Project and documentation and reporting pattern as per the prescribed format of project. 5. Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Project-In-Charge, LEADS shared the concept of “Swachh Urja Adharsh Gram” where all partners and project team have to work towards Solar Irrigation Pump, Availability of Street Light, Vermi Compost, Biogas unit, Nutritional Garden, Smokeless Chulha, Alternate source of electricity and lighting in HHs etc. and suggested that we entire RACE team should work for achieving the Swachh Urja Adarsh Gram and create an example and Case for Govt. counterparts. Ist Day session is wind up with the vote of thanks by Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Project-In-Charge, LEADS.
2nd day review cum Base Line Survey meeting started with warm welcome to Mr. Benudhar Sutra, Consultant, Orissa Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) and all partners by Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Project-In-Charge, LEADS. During the session, questionnaire of Base Line Survey have been discussed in large in the different section such as personal details, household survey, family details, agricultural details, detail related to cooking, lighting and electricity, Income and expenditure details of HHs, Ranking methodology of expenditure During discussion, status of drinking water and sanitation, uses of clean energy at HHs and agriculture level etc. Besides it, discussion has also been taken place regarding the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) at SHG/Gram Sabha level, youth club, PRIs, SMC level etc. Mr. Benudhar Sutra, Consultant, Orissa Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) have suggested their valuable inputs which are as follows The questionnaire has a lots of sections and sub sections which needs to be decreased; BLS must focus on those questions which relates uses of Clean Energy; In family details, column for special sections or PWD needs to be attach; In expenditure and cooking items uses section, there is the need of ranking by number so that it would be easier to prepare analysis report; FGD should only done with SHG/Gram Sabha and SMC level
Besides above all suggestions and valuable inputs, all partners have also given their vital suggestions and have included in the part of questionnaire of Baseline and FGD. Finally, 2nd day session was completed with thanks speech of Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Project-In- Charge, LEADS and special thanks to Mr. Benudhar Sutra, Consultant, OREDA for giving valuable suggestions. iii. Recruitment of Project Staff: As per the requirement of the project all partners have appointed their staff for the position of Project In-charge, District Program Manager, Block Coordinator, Social Mobilizer and Accountants.
Selection process of elegible candidates was- Advertisement for vacant post with detailed requirement and qualification. Screening of candidates. Written test of candidates for the posts required in the project. Interview of successfull candidates in written examination. Final round discussion with candidates for the appointment. Following RACE Team members have been placed accordingly Project Management Unit Project Director- A. K. Singh Clean Energy Expert: Veera Kerketta Communication Expert- Ms. Snigdha Agarwal Finance officer- Bhawanand Jha Project head- Mahendra Kumar Clean Energy Solution Coordinator- Kuldeep Mehta Accountant- Satish Kumar Mallick
District Wise HR Details Ranchi Gumla Simdega Khunti Project In-charge Rajkumar N. Debanjan Nirjharini Rath Nirjharini Rath Chakarborty District Project Anil Baraik C.K. Sharma Upender Kumar Anand Tripathi Manager Block Coordinator Shalini Lakra Bipin Tiwari Narender Mishra Anant Tanti Accountant Vijay Kandulna M. Muik Rakesh Kumar Rakesh Kumar Choudhary Choudhary Community Ajay Khacchap Kirti Kumari Jeet Bahan Ram Akash Nandlal Manjhi Mobilizer Shailesh Minz Balo Kumari, Kumar Singh Kusum Aind Aruna Minz Deepak Kerketa Avinash Nayak Bina Topno Dharmender Shartrudhan Lakra Vikash Nayak Sumanjan Tiru Toppo
iv. Steering Committee Meeting
On the 3rd July 2019 there was a Partner meeting of RACE Project held at LEADS Conference Hall, Ranchi. In this meeting, following important points have been discussed. 1. Base Line Survey- On the above points, Mahendra kumar suggested telephonically that the BLS format should be focused towards Household level involving 20-25 questions and will take 20 minutes. It is discussed that the format would be finalized as soon as possible. 2. Situational Analysis Report (SAR)- This is the second and an important agenda discussed on which discussion took place that it will be conducted after Base Line Survey 3. Training & Capacity Building Session of all Partners- It has been discussed that training and capacity building session will be taken place involving all field team of all partners related to core agenda, goal, output and outcome of RACE Project. 4. Communication Materials- Communication Materials will be developed which can help field team in the smooth implementation of project. 5. Project Launch Event- As far as the Project Launch Event is concerned, It will be organized in the month of August 2019. 6. Adoption of Integrated Approach at Field- During meeting, It has been discussed that during field visit, community and PRIs meeting, we should adopt integrated approach of discussion with community. Besides, clean energy, we can discuss overall cleanliness of village, Smokeless Chulha, Street Light, Nutritional Garden, Bio Gas Unit, Vermi Compost, NADEP etc. which will help us in attracting the interest and participation of Community and smooth implementation of various activities to be done under the RACE Project. 7. Partner wise Activity Status- During meeting, partner wise activities planning and implementation status have been discussed. The entire discussions was focused on the Base Line Survey format which include following vital points on the valuable suggestion of Mr. Benudhar Sutar, Consultant, OREDA, Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Project-In-Charge, LEADS and other participants. 1. Minimization of Questionnaire Section- Previously, there were total 11 sections of questionnaire which included Household, Self Help Group (SHGs), Farmers Producers Organization (FPOs), Gram Sabha, Youth Group (YGs), School/SMC, Panchayat Secretariat – PRIs, Panchayat Secretariat – Govt. Worker, Bank/MFI, Block Office, Govt. Office - State Level. During discussions, It has been decided that it should be minimized or merged to total 6 sections i.e. Household, Self Help Group (SHGs)/Youth Group, SMC/Eco, Panchayat Secretariat/Gram Sabha/ FPO, MFI/Bank, Govt. Office - State Level. 2. Focus Group Discussion (FGD)- Instead of asking inter-personal questions at different level, the FGD tool should be adopted by sitting together with Self Help Group (SHGs), Youth Group at first level Panchayat Secretariat, Gram Sabha and FPO at second level 3. Questions at Household Level- During discussions, questions at household level revised and added some more questions related to type of fuel used at HHs and Agriculture purpose, consumption, expenditure, cropping pattern etc. Besides these, unnecessary questions have also been removed. 4. Questionnaire for Govt. Office – State Level - It is decided that question for Govt. Office – State level need to be re-designed and will be done by Mr. Benudhar Sutar and will share with Partners soon. 5. Finalization of Format- After a lots of discussions and suggestions, It is decided that the questionnaire and FGD of total 6 sections i.e. Household, Self Help Group (SHGs)/Youth Group, SMC/Eco, Panchayat Secretariat/Gram Sabha/ FPO, MFI/Bank, Govt. Office - State Level will finalized soon and will be sent to Delhi Office for their valuable suggestion, comments and final perusal. vi. Baseline Survey
Baseline Survey was conducted in the month of August 2019. The purpose of a baseline study is to provide an information base against which to monitor and assess an activity's progress and effectiveness during implementation and after the activity is completed. The current study specially focuses on advocating the current issues towards accessing the CES and stimulates policy and programme level initiatives for improving the reach of CES in rural tribal areas. The findings of the study will be used for evidence-based advocacy from the grassroots with tribal people to enhance their know-how and capacity on usage of CES up to the state l in creating enabling environment for promotion of CES would engender positive political commitment for promotion of CES at all levels. Showcasing and demonstrating proven rights based models at the grassroots will have rippling effect across the decision making agencies in the target area.
Process Followed for Base line S.No District Blocks Partner undertaking data collection Selection of the Study Area 1 Ranchi Namkom World Vision The baseline was done in the 4 intensive blocks from 4 districts of RACE intervention 2 Khunti Murhu LEADS area in Jharkhand. In the selected blocks 70 % of the total populations are Tribes. 3 Gumla Bishunpur Vikas Bharti Those include Munda, Oraon, and Primitive 4 Simdega Kolebira LEADS tribes. Total 63 villages and 2392 House Holds were shortlisted and selected for the study. The details of district, block and Organization is as follows-
The Samples The project is planned to cover more than 350 villages from 4 blocks during the 5 year tenure. But for baseline stage, it was planned to cover 20% of the total villages in a particular block for direct interview. This comes as 63 villages in total for all the four intensive blocks. For FGD, five villages each were taken for every block. S.No District Blocks Village FGD(SMC) FGD GS & SHG 1 Ranchi Namkom 9 5 5 2 Khunti Murhu 28 5 5 3 Gumla Bishunpur 15 5 5 4 Simdega Kolebira 11 5 5 No of Villages 63 20 20
Sampling Technique and Selection & Sample size
The study planned to adopt Random and Cluster probability sampling techniques. The general rule for selection was taken as 20 percent of the total. Sample size determination is the act of choosing the number of observations or replicates to include in a statistical sample, the probability that the sample accurately reflects the attitude of the population. Although it is a subset, it is representative of the population and suitable for research in terms of cost, convenience, and time. The sample size for house hold survey is as follows:
Name of Total no of No of Sample Total Household Sample HH block Panchayat&Villages villages(20% of (20%) total) Namkom Panchayat 23 Villages 9 2332 607 Village 110 Murhu Panchayat 16 Villages 28 3008 615 Villages141 Bishunpur Panchayat 8 15 villages 2797 610 Villages 68 Kolebira Panchyat 11 11 villages 2693 560 Village 53 Total 372 63 10830 2392
Instruments for Data Collection Direct observation : it reflected that solar pump are beneficial, its advantage are less known to individuals, even if they adopt,the main problem is in its maintenance Checklist Questionnaire for Household Survey Questionnaire for Focus Discussion Demographic features Unstructured Interviews with other stakeholders
Data Collection The exercise was initiated in the month of July 2019 with the mapping of the target area. Household listing and complete census was done during preparatory phase. The actual data collection started in August. The programme managers made field visits to the study area and provided hand holding supports to the field investigators and community mobilizes. During the visit the research coordinators ensured that the questionnaire was filled by the field investigators while visiting the Households. Investigators also used observation method and inspection methods for data collection. The data was collected through the questionnaire and was filled on the spot using pencils and pens. The data collection was also done through focused group discussions with SMC, SHG& Gram Sabha & Household and village survey as per the structured format.
Processing of Data Data collection of the Households survey & FGDs was completed by the 22nd of August 2019. The completed formats were sent by the program persons to LEADS where the Research Coordinator compiled the formats from each block and prepared for the data entry. A master sheet for the data entry of HH survey and FGD was separately prepared for all the blocks in Microsoft Excel Sheet. Data entry was done by all the partners and Data management (including translation) was done by LEADS. Data Entry started on 23rd of August 2019 and it took 10 days to complete the data entry process. Simultaneously, the all field staffs and program persons communicated in case the data sheets were unfilled and unattended areas were tried to fill. Through this information were collected and data entry process was completed.
Data analysis Data analysis was carried out in Microsoft Excel on the basis of the master sheet prepared for the data entry. The analysis sheet/data entry sheet resembles the survey instrument (questionnaire). After the data entry and compilation, data analysis was carried out in block wise. Separate sheet was used for the analysis of direct interview & FGDs wise. The analyzed data were interpreted in the table formats and Graphs. Results It tries to depict the demographic, socio economic status, practices, availability and delivery of various entitlements in the project/ Sampling area. This information is not representing the exact situation of 4 districts or the state. But it represents the overall situation of the blocks.
6. Monthly Staff Meeting
Result-1.1: At least 10 policies and schemes related to clean energy are identified and analysed and gaps in the existing policies are shared with policy makers for necessary modifications;
Renewable energy for clean energy access in Jharkhand: Specific Action points based on Baseline Survey The five key advantages that nonconventional energy offers as compared to fossil fuels and/or other renewable energy sources are widely available resource, Available on demand, Convertible to convenient forms, Potential to contribute to greenhouse gas reductions and other environmental objectives and Source of rural livelihoods. It has been noticed that almost half of the total available renewable energy potentials were contributed by four states viz, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. In the remaining segments, seven other states contributed to 36% of renewable energy. Out of which, Tamilnadu, Jammu and Kashmir and Andhra Pradesh is in equal range of contributions towards the renewable energy potentials. Rest of the renewable energy contributions were distributed among all other states in the nation. To resolve the disparities in the potential availability among states, the MNRE should impart necessary technical investigations on availability of renewable energy sources at region wise and reallocate sector wise planning instead of state wise. Availability of Electricity Erratic power supply has crippled lives of people in rural area of Jharkhand Although, according to the Government, heavy demand and old supply system is the reason for this problem, political parties and industrial bodies are saying that the Government is unable to solve it. During base line survey it has been observed that community are fed up by supply system of electricity. Community members are not satisfied with services of electricity department because there is electricity supply only 4 to 5 hours in a day(or even less) In evening at the time of student’s study, lack of electricity supply forces them to study in traditional lamp which affects their eye sight. Most of the time power cuts or fluctuations take place due to disturbance in weather conditions just as heavy rains, storm and others.
Community members said that that the State Government is doing nothing to improve electricity supply system, which is affecting agriculture, education of students and The action revealed that more than 70% of the rural tribal people are still facing abject energy poverty. Despite of connection to the energy grid of a large section of the rural residents, they still suffer voltage fluctuation issues and frequent breakage of power lines thereby harming the appliances and equipments In absence of light, even if the villagers purchase chargeable lamps, they are not able to charge them. So, in evening and night, children have no choice other than study in lamp, dibri, or lantern Preference in Choosing Fuel/ Other Alternatives Aside the biomass, kerosene usage is the only other alternative, which is costly, not easily available and poses several health and environment hazards. Women would love to use LPG for cooking as it saves much time, but even after getting gas connection under Ujjwala, it is tough to further sustain its usage
Some of the community members disconnect their electricity connection and are now looking forward to use solar based equipment in their day to day life. Over exploitation of Traditional Source of Water for Drinking, Irrigation and other People are largely dependent on wells and ponds for water resource.
The orthodox Irrigation techniques for agriculture
Non availability of water sources in toilets is one of the reason that more than 50 percent of functional toilets are not being used by the people Lack of Awareness on Policies and Schemes Being a tribal dominated area, the people are mostly engaged and focused towards sustaining their daily livelihoods. As a consequence, there is poor awareness and utilization of Government programs and schemes related to Clean Energy Solutions (CES) meant for the people to meet their energy demands.
The tribal welfare schemes are also yet to benefit the people at large Indigenous community is not able to strongly voice out their rights related to energy, clean air and light. Lack of Awareness on Health Hazards of Using Conventional Energy Sources People are affected by the health and environmental hazards of using conventional source of energy, still they do not have motivation to shift to other sources of energy Scope of Creating Platform for Entrepreneur & Skill Development The clean energy appliances and set up need maintenance. So, there is scope in training some community members in this regard for sustaining the usage of CES Need to Mobilize the Communities on CES Lack of focused initiatives on CES both by NGOs and Government has resulted in poor grassroots mobilization and there are very few rights based forums, platforms and networks that advocate for clean energy as a right of an individual. The delivery mechanism and systems are not properly responding to ensure clean energy promotion and that there is absence of a strong collective voice for attracting energy programs. There are few CSOs who are working on small energy projects but they work in isolation and in a limited geographical space. Systematic suggestion for 100% coverage Policy Related Need for Clean Enegy Polices which are decentralized and suitable to common people Effective implementation of existing Policies Need to generate awareness on Government laws, programs, schemes and solutions related to clean energy in tribal population, CSOs and PRIs To create a strong platform to advocate and lobby for promotion of CES. It will also build the capacities of the target groups and final beneficiaries to assert for CES. Final beneficiaries will be benefited by the improved delivery of basic services, positive attitude of the state and general community and media. To raise awareness and stimulate active grassroots mobilization and engagement to address the need and accessibility to affordable clean energy solutions Service Related Demonstration of CES in service centers like health, Social and Economical centers Proximity of service delivery will ensure CES acceptability among masses Delivery Mechanism Transparency in delivery mechanism so that people are aware about the sources and funds which are responsible for installation of Clean Energy Infrastructure Follow Up/Monitoring System Enhance participation and ownership of Panchayat & Community over the infrastructure and installations. This will help towards users control and monitoring It is regular practice that once the scheme is implemented, proper follow up is not done. So, the concern department should take authority for time to time follow up of the implemented schemes To strengthen forums, platforms and Network of CBOs and CSOs with focus on CES Sustainability Sustainability can be ensured only when the community takes ownership to protect environment and their health by encouraging usage of CEC over other conventional sources To develop skills and entrepreneurship environment and opportunities related to CES Convergence with Various Departments Clean Energy can be promoted in by finding avenues for convergence with various departments Block/ District Level Grievance Redressal Cell If the problems related to clean energy usage are timely addressed, the community will tend to adopt them whole heartedly Overall Conclusion and Future work The state could formulate Energy Action Plan in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the state has adopted. Promote and felicitate solar cities and solar villages demonstration of application of various renewable energy systems in a project mode with 100 per cent funding from the Ministry to create greater awareness of renewable sources of energy and to supplement the energy requirement. A Solar Policy should aims at a State-wide larger capacity of which, significant should be is expected to come from the utility category (Central government schemes, preferential sale to Generation and Distribution Company ,wheeling and Renewable Energy Certificate- based projects) and the remaining from the consumer side (on-site solar).
Result 1.2: CSOs, PRIs, Tribal youth and Community members are mobilized and rights based replicable development models for promotion of clean energy are developed
A.1.2.2: Develop and distribute accessible IEC material
IEC is an important tool for advocacy and create environment for behavioural changes. It helps to disseminate information, process of implementation, schemes and programme. It helps to communicate specific messages. IEC is the process of learning that empowers people to make decisions, modify behaviours and change social conditions. LEADS for the dissemination of information on the rights and entitlements under various government schemes related to importance of Clean Energy Solution has been developed some IEC materials developed during the period are as below: Poster on - Clean Energy Solution: There is effective information and knowledge and benefits specified in this poster. Eight pages Folder on -Project objective, Main activities, Expected outcome Information of Government schemes related to clean energy solution.
A.1.2.4: Organize wall-writings on CES issues in extensive and intensive villages Materials for wall painting and public disclosure have been developed. Painting work will be started from next quarter. Flex and sign board placed in project offices.
A. A.1.2.5: Develop website on CES
Website lay out has been developed by the consultant. Materials related to project and CES given to him. By 15th January 2020 it will be aired.
A.1.2.6: Develop Mobile Movie Kit on CES Mobile Van for demonstration of CES is ready with all CES kit like 250 Watt Solar Panel, 12 volt Battery and inverter, home lighting systems, Mini biogas plant, laoudspeaker, pico projector with screen. Van has been decorated with CES related information and equipments.
Script of three short movie on CES have been finalized and share to film maker. Shooting will be started after 15th December 2019 all three short movies will be released by 31st January 2020. Four Zingles(Regional songs) on CES have been written which will be recorded and released by 10th January 2020.
A.1.2.8: Organize school events on CES (UV - Urja Volunteer) To sensitise school children and school administration on importance and necessity of clean energy solution among school students we organized different child centric activities in 48 school of intervention area. In this process LEADS organised drawing competition, slogan writing and prepared Bal Patrika (Child News Paper) by school students. Establishment of Kitchen garden in school camps also contribute in sensitisation process. Making school Campus clean and green is our motto of school of school level intervention. In this initiative children are using and maintaining their toilets regularly. Hand washing habit before taking food and after toilet developed among the school children School Management Committee(SMC) members are supporting and contributing in children activities.
A.1.2.9 : Organize capacity building training : 1. Two days orientation programme of partners has been organised by LEADS with entire team of all partners at LEADS Resource Centre, Peraka, Murhu district- Khunti, Jharkhand on dated 8/5/2018 and 9/5/2019 Resource Persons and Participant s Details – 1. Mr. A.K. Singh, Director, LEADS 2. Mr.Mahendra Kumar, Team Lead, LEADS 3. Mr. Ravi Agrawal, Project Director 4. Mr.Jasmeet Singh, Technical Expert 5. Ms.ZainabNaseem, Communication Expert 6. LEADS Team Representatives 7. World Vision India Team Representatives 8. VikasBharti Team Representatives In this orientation programme Mr.Mahendra Kumar encharge of RACE project has explained in details about the socio-economic structure of Jharkhand state and importance/needs of RACE project as on perspectiveof state then Mr. Ravi Agrawal, Project Director ICSPL has taken the session of right based approach of Clean Energy Solution (CES). He added that like Right to Education, Right to Health, Right to Food, Clean energy is also human being rights and human being must access and afford the clean energy.
2. Two day residential Orientation Programme on Baseline Survey Two days programme held on 29th and 30th July 2019 at LEADS resource centre Peraka, Murhu (Khunti) Under the scope of RACE project , a situational analyses report (SAR) is to be prepared and disseminated to the larger audience. One to one interaction with government representatives, service providers and community members will be important part of the analysis SAR will come out as an advocacy document which will then be used at different level of action advocacy for assessing the existing for rights of children of indigenous community SAR will include the study and recommendation from the baseline survey also the purpose of a baseline study is to provide an information base against which to monitor and assess an activities progress and effectiveness during implementation and after the activity is completed. Being an important face in management, training and capacity building of partner organisations on the methodology of the survey needed for its success. Given this background, two days training workshop was organised for capacity building of project staff for effective procedure of the baseline survey. The workshop aim to clear the doubts of the staff and incorporate any feedback given by them for the survey tools developed. In these two days meeting project staff from partner organisation participated. In this meeting project staff from partner organisation World Vision, Vikas Bharati and LEADS participated.
Result 2: Forum of CSOs is established at various levels for advocacy and lobbying and linkages between CSOs, PRIs, Government, Private sector and community are strengthened(To be filled up where applicable)
A.2.1.1: Formation and strengthening of Village level CES Forum (VCES): Mobilising Self Help Group and Gram Sabha are the best process to sensitise community on Clean Energy Solutions. Firstly, we conducted SHG and Gram Sabha meeting and share identify the issues and cases related to clean energy. We shared the impact of uses of conventional sources of energy at village and global level like lounges diseases, low vision, TB etc. and ultimately they lose money and life. These conventional sources are shrinking day by day. Community people are facing problem of fire wood and safe drinking water, they are using kerosene for lighting. Electricity power supply is still a big problem in rural area. In this situation community realises that there should be a committee which will be responsible to resolve these issues and implement clean energy solutions. We have started formation of Village Clean Energy Committe at village level. In the process of formation of VCEC we involved PRIs, Gram Sabha, Women self-help group and frontline worker of block administration and till now we have formed 71 VCEC. In each VCES there are 16 members consisting 8 male and 8 female which were selected in the Gram Sabha meeting. There is some rules and regulations prepared for VCEC. Where role and responsibility of Village Clean Energy Committee members has been described. After formation of VCEC there is orientation of VCEC members on their role and responsibility. Till now it is observed that VCEC members are identifying issues related to solar energy at village level and if found any problem they inform through written application to elected PRIs of that village and demand for repairing or replacement of equipment. It is noticed that there in installation of solar street light, solar water tank and some other equipment in intervention villages of RACE project.
A.2.1.2: Conduct Panchayat Level Networking workshop with PRI Members: Panchayati Raj Institutions are important part of local self – governance. Representative of PRIs – Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat are pillar of implementing every activities in participatory method so keeping this in mind Panchayat Level Networking workshops in intervention area
are regularly being conducted. In these workshops we orient them on importance and need of Clean Energy, shared project objective, benefits of Clean Energy. Project staffs are regularly attending Gram Sabha meetings to disseminate project activities to be conducted at village and panchayat level. Through this programme participants got aware of their roles and responsibilities to support the project. They insured that they will discuss regarding benefits of clean energy solutions and will conduct the Gram Sabhathat would be focused on Clean Energy Solutions in presence of RACE staffs to take decision regarding needful activities as per the norms of government.
A.2.1.3: Formation and strengthening of Block Level CES (BCES) Forum: Orientation cum workshop with Govt official was held at Bishunpur conference hall on 27.08.19. Objective of the workshop was to form Clean Energy Committee at Block Level and orient them on implementation of RACE project as well as promote the Clean Energy at villages considering the benefits of Clean and Renewable energy over traditional methods of energy like Wood, Kerosin oil, Petrol, Diesel, Coal. BDO (Block Development Officer), Bishunpur, Mukhiya and Other Govt. Officials and other departmental representatives were also present during the workshop such as Block agriculture officer, Rojgar Sewak, Jansewak, Junior Engineer. Firstly it was briefed about RACE project implementation in 4 districts of Jharkhand namely Simdega, Khunti, Khunti and Ranchi. In Gumla presently project is implementing at 68 villages under 10 panchayat of Bishunpur block. Total 68 village level clean energy committee, 10 panchayat level clean energy committee along with 1 Block and district level clean energy committee has to form under this project so that through the group we could boost and promote the uses of clean energy and communities could be aware about uses of clean energy. Topics covered during the workshop 1. What is energy, source of energy 2. Classification of energy; Renewable and Non-renewable. 3. Benefits of Renewable energy 4. Non-renewable energy and its hazard and clean Energy 5. Objective and purpose of village, panchayat and Block level clean energy committee Expectations have been shared with Government Officials that each month Block level clean energy committee meeting should be conducted with active presence of line department such as Rural Development, Water and Sanitation, Education, Health, Electricity and Agriculture department.
One Block level clean energy committee has been formed. During the discussions issues have been identified that few of the solar based drinking water equipments are malfunctioned in village and no one technician visited for repairing so that people found difficulties for water facilities. It was suggested that it will be fruitful if one to two person could be trained for maintenance of these solar equipment so communities could use these facilities without any constraint.
A.2.1.6: Create and award Media Fellowship First phase meeting with media conducted for the purpose to share project objective, activities and need of media support to save environment by using of Solar energy equipment, Bio – Gas in day to day life. Since media is always been a very effective means of circulate information at a large scale so we conveyed our objective and expectation from media. There is discussion on following points with media personals in the meeting :- To publish article related to Clean Energy Solution focussed on its need and benefits. Enable and enrich public understanding in the field of Clean Energy Solution and other related policy and schemes that could reflect in mind set of rural people
1. Output, Outcome and overall impact of the project (Pls refer to LOGFRAME MATRIX)
Results chain Indicators Targets achieved Sources and means Assumptions of verification No. of HHs 3300 HHs are using solar lights List available Jharkhand (men/women/Children) solar with project state lights/lamps Till now total 359 students of 36 schools are staff and government is using solar lamp. meeting register willing to invest No. of HH using 3678 families have got LPG connection under showing the on new CES LPG(UJJWALA) Ujjwala Yojna achievements technologies. No. of villages where solar 176 No. of Solar Street Lamps are functional
street light are functional and 1625 lamps are defunt. Household (HH) No. of villages where solar 121 No. of Solar Overhead Water tanks have CSR and Solar Clean Energy base drinking water pump been installed under Panchayat Fund Report of VCEC Power Solutions (CES) are installed. Companies CMs visit report interests to available, accessible No. of HHs solar irrigation 16 families are irrigating their land through work in and affordable to the pumps, Solar Irrigation pump Photographs Jharkhand may rural tribal No. of Families using toilet 3834 Nos. of families use toilets according to bring communities of the baseline survey Jharkhand Case stories favourable No. of families fuel efficient . Overall objective:Impact Overall Till now total 45 students of 6 schools are using Physical situation. esi stoves solar lamp. verification No. of HHs using Safe 4286 families are getting safe drinking water
drinking water. through Solar Water tank No. of families using 68 families are using smokeless chulha made by smokeless chulha mud and locally available materials. No. HHs having Nutrition 246 families have established nutrition garden Garden in their home stead land. Biomass power generator 63 kva Biomass using at Vikas Bharti office. Specific objective(s): Outcome(s) entrepreneurship skills Oc: 3.1 Enhanced advocacy and dialogues multiple Oc: 2.1 Increased district of Jharkhand promote CES in Institutions (PRIs) Panchayati Raj organizations (CSOs), bearers,society civil capacitated duty aware and Oc Senstized,1.1:
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Situational Analysis interface meeting. List of CSOs energy are identified Report (SAR) on CES in and analysed and Jharkhand List of PRIs gaps in the existing Outputs Number of interface We have share about the RACE project among the Members who are policies are shared meetings conducted by CSOs existing CSOs forum during it meeting but formal supporting CES with policy makers for representing CES issues meeting with CSOs will be conducted in next year. initiatives for necessary to the Government modifications department and State ministries List of Urja Op1. 1.2: CSOs, PRIs, Number of CSOs replicating We are process to develop Clean Energy Solution Volunteers/Mitras tribal youth and Clean Energy Solutions model Models in our project district. The experience and Photographs community members in their field. achievement will be share among the CSOs during are mobilized and formal meeting. rights based No. of PRIs implanting Clean Mukhiyas and Panchayat Sewak have accepted Community replicable Energy Solutions model in applications of community on different issues. They interaction development models their Panchayats/Blocks have also promise to resolve the issue as next year for promotion of panchayat fund received. Meetings and clean energy are No. of Youth initiated and 208 Urja Mitra from 4 districts have been identified. minutes and developed engaged in Clean Energy They will be promoted as Clean Energy Entrepreneur register records Solutions in their village when skill development training will be started.
5. Convergence with other department or private agencies
Sl. Name of the Department Types/sectors of convergence Support of Department/Agencies (Name of schemes) (Financial / non-financial/Technical No. of beneficiaries and total amount of schemes) 1 Jharkhand Renewable Energy Ministry of Renewable Energy Non-financial support of Agency wherever required like Development Agency Rooftop Solar Plant and Solar Water Pumps. They are also ready to participate in Conferences and public awareness functions if organised and invited 2 Birsa Agriculture University Ranchi Agriculture and Bio Gas We will get feasible technical designs and assistance by Department experts viable in our outreach area. 3 Dept. of Animal Husbandry, To support in providing good quality Technical support from the Department. of breed like goat, hen, cow etc. 4. Govt. Of Jharkhand Plantation Technical support from the Department. Technical support in installation and commissioning of Solar 5. Solar lights and equipment –RAL, Private Agency/ Companies Photon, Glaxy Equipment .Ready to supply Solar related equipment in Bulk. 6 S. P. Eco Fuel, Gujarat Private Bio Gas Equipment Ready to supply mini plant as per requirement and manufacturer/Supplier technical support in installation. 7 Bio Tech India Private Bio Gas Equipment Ready to supply mini plant as per requirement and manufacturer/Supplier technical support in installation.
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Sl. Individual/Group No. of Case Issue covered Relevant documents (such as Stories photographs, reports, applications etc.) 1 Individual Issue covered on behaviour change of Photographs, Reports practicing cooking food on wood in place of LPG ( distributed by Government under UjjawalaYojana 2 Students chose solar lamp in place of Photographs, Reports Group case study traditional source of lighting by using kerosene oil
7. Visibility of Action (like wall painting, website upload, media coverage, poster, publications etc)
Sl. Types of Visibility Actions Issue covered Numbers 1 Poster In this poster there is description of importance of clean energy solution. This 2000 poster also portray the importance of clean energy solution its use and benefits. Showing the harmful effects of Indian traditional means of cooking food by using wood or cow dung cake. 2 Publication Eight pages folder published based on clean energy solution. 2000 3 Media coverage Media coverage on project based activities at intervention block. 2 4. Drawing competition in school Solar Plate, solar energy, uses of battery, effect of smoke during cooking by 4 (participated by mother 96 children)
9. Action Plan of next 6 months October 2019 to March 2020
Sl. Activities Month Implementing Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Conduct the CES Project Launch at State level. LEADS, World Vision India, Vikas Bharti 2 Develop, publish and disseminate Situational Analysis LEADS Report ( SAR ) 3 Organize Develop website on CES LEADS 4 Mobile Movie Kit on CES. LEADS 5 Conduct Panchayat Level Networking workshop with PRI LEADS, World Vision India, VikasBharti Members. 6 Formation and strengthening of Village level CES Forum LEADS, World Vision India, Vikas Bharti (VCES) . 7 Formation and strengthening on Block Level CES ( BCES ) LEADS, World Vision India, Vikas Bharti
8 Formation and strengthening on District Level CES ( DCES ) LEADS, World Vision India, Vikas Bharti 9 Create and award Media Fellowship LEADS, World Vision India, Vikas Bharti 10 Organize Mobile Van for Demonstration on CES LEADS, World Vision India, Vikas Bharti
11 Develop and promote use of mobile App on CES LEADS
12 Regular meeting with all members of VCES formed in LEADS intervention villages 13 Monthly meeting with all project staffs LEADS, World Vision India, Vikas Bharti 14 Quarterly Monitoring and Evalution of all partners LEADS
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Annexture-1 CASE STORY-1 Drinking Water Issue Resolved Rajkiyakrit Madhya Vidyalaya, Bongram
Village -Bongram, Panchayat-Rainsia, Block-Kolebira, District -Simdega
Bongram Village is one of total 53 Villages of Kolebira block of Simdega District with the total household of 236 and total population of 1187 constitutes 604 and 583 for Male and Female respectively. This village has 5 Ward Members and situated in Rainsia Panchayat. The name of Mukhia is Mahima Lakra.
Rajkiyakrit Madhya Vidyalaya is situated at Bongram Village constituted total Students of 175 including boys and girls are 93 and 82 respectively. Pushpa Baage is the Headmaster of School. There are 2 Govt. Teachers and 2 Para Teacher in the school. This School play vital role in imparting quality education among the students of Bongram village.
Earlier, Rajkiyakrit Madhya Vidyalaya has only one hand pump for total 175 Students of School which was the prime source of drinking, cooking, hand washing etc. It was very difficult for school as well as students to fulfill their purpose only from one hand pump. Due to this, usually, hand pump got dysfunctional. In this time, it was very critical time for school in fulfillment of requirement of water. Thus students went approx ½ Km. away from school and get water from one of open well. Due to this, their study got hampered and due to dirty water of open well, students got unhealthy and affected from various diseases which leads in the increase of absentee status of students as well as school.
In this critical situation, Pushpa Baage, HM and David Baage, Primary Teacher decided to do something and they also discussed with SMC of School and finally they met with Mahima Lakra, Mukhia and keep the problem and request to give the scheme of Solar Water Tank. Finally, due to a lot of effort of HM and Primary Teacher, today the school is having one Solar Water Tank with the support of Mukhia Je with the cost of 250,000/- by 14th FFC. Now, School and students are very happy and this tank fulfills the drinking, cooking, hand washing and other requirements of School in the comfortable way. Now, Students does not affect from diseases and their presence in school has also been increased.
CASE STORY-2 Smokeless Chulha Saved fire Wood and Created Healthy Environment Promoting Smokeless Chulha: An initiative by VCEC members Marshal Dang Village- Kombakera, Panchayat-Lachragarh Block-Kolebira, District- Simdega
Before Intervention: Generally people in village had been using normal homemade ‘chulha’ for cooking food. Fire woods are being used as fuel. Normal firewood chulha generates smokes abundantly that causes various health hazards. Smoke generates after burning firewoods has worse effect on health. Various health related problems occur due to smoke hence, long treatment seeks extra expenditure.
Applying an advanced Method: Good rapport was developed in the village by conducting regular meetings. A gram sabha meeting was organized for awareness creation and the focal point of discussion was – formation of VCEC. With the consent of all the members in the meeting – VCEC was formed. A regular monthly meeting was started with VCEC. The discussed points in the meetings held – Clean Energy related various points. Smokeless Chulha is also one important points of discussion. Community people were oriented on ‘importance of using smokeless chulha’ and also the health benefit of using smokeless chulha.
Effect on the Community: Community realized the worse effect of ‘using normal chulha’ for cooking purpose. They agreed upon the ‘constructing smokeless chulha’ at their homes; quick action was observed among the villagers. They have constructed chulhas at their homes and happily cooking food.
Desired change among villagers: Villagers are quite motivated to see the families, who have constructed smokeless chulhas at their homes. Many more families are agreed upon constructing chulha at their own expenses.
Learning: Health benefits of smokeless chulha have positive effect among the villagers. They are ready to leave the traditional method of firewood chulha and agreed upon constructing smokeless chulha at their household level. Any good work for the welfare of the common people always helps in achieving the desired result.
CASE STORY-3 Establisshing Nutrition Garden: An Initiative by BAL SANSAD
Rajkeeya Utkramit Madhya Vidyalaya, Barsaloya Block- Kolebira, District-Simdega
Situation before the execution of Project: Bal Sansad was formed in the school but meetings of the Bal Sansad never held therefore; the concerned activities like ‘health and nutrition education of children’ as well as ‘formation of kitchen garden’ in the school campus were not initiated.
Intervention Process: Community Organizer Jeetvahan Ram started visiting school, he regularized Bal Sansad meetings. Bal Sansad members have been well oriented on various topics during discussion in the meeting- importance of Clean Energy and importance of having Nutrition Garden in the school campus.
Effect among children: Bal Sansad members are religiously participating in the monthly meeting in school campus. They grasp the new learning and under the guidance of Community Organizer, with the contribution of other children in the school ‘POSHAN VATIKA’ (Nutrition Garden) has been constructed with seasonal plantation of vegetables – radish, tomato and spinach. These
vegetables will be used in preparing MID DAY MEAL for the school children.
Expected Change: Empty piece of land in the school campus is being used for the ‘Nutrition Garden’ (POSHAN VATIKA). School children had prepared the ‘land’ for the ‘vegetable plantation’ and they have taken up the responsibility of proper care.
Learning: Proper guidance and sensitization in the beginning of the intervention makes the intervention process easy, like these Bal Sansad members are sensitized enough to take up the responsibility by own in the school.
Case Story-4 Solar Lamp made children happy and created healthy Environment towards Education Address:Village-Oskeya,Panchayat-Gunuloya,Murhu
Previous Situation:- Elesiba Guriya,Asrita Guriya,Mother’s Name-Mariyum Guriya,Father’s Name-Masih Das Guriya.They belong BPL family.Due to lack of awareness their children were made to study under Dibri.In which they remain ill-health and due to smoke their eyes get irritated.
Leads Members has done various meeting and had formed VCEC and along with VCEC members they fruitful intraction and have discussed with school children regarding Clean Energy and formed BAL SANSAD .A rally was organised with the BAL SANSAD,GRAM PRADHAN,Teachers and VCEC members.During the program gaurdians of the children were requested to purchase Solar Lamp for their ward.
Due to the Cclean Energy Program various changes are also coming in the lifestyle of the villagers.People are getting aware of the CClean Energy amd its benefits.
Mariyum Guriya got benefit along with other OSKEYA VCEC members and the other villagers have bought Solar Lamp and its result are that the children are happy getting sufficient and smoke free light for study.
Case Study-5 Safe drinking water available to the School Children by VCEC Efforts Govt. Middle School Gamaharia, Panchayat-Bichna, District-Khunti, State-Jharkhand
The Overhead Solar Water Tank was defunct from past two months. School children and the villagers were facing problem regarding the safe drinking water. But no one was looking into the matter.
LEADS RACE team organised VCEC Meeting at regular Interval. During the meeting the problem of the Solar water tank came into account so RACE team took initiative and technical expert also visited the Village and examined the water tank. It was found that the problem was in the Solar Drive so we discussed the matter with the VCEC members and we came to know that the Solar Water tank was installed about 3 months before and its was under warranty period so we called on the Toll Free Number of the Company but it were unable to contact them then we searched the number in the website and we were able to talk with the Service Provider .We discussed the problem with them and also with the Ward members for regular follow up. After regular follow up we got the result and after 5 days the Service Engineer visited the Site and repaired the Drive and removed the fault . Resultt:The Villagers were happy that they would once again get the Clean Drinking Water and the Smiles on the school children speaks the Story.