GRAMIN VIKAS TRUST RANCHI

DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS OF GVT-EAST

Visit of Mr. Dean R. Thompson, American Consul General to WADI area – Bero, Ranchi ()

A visit of Mr. Dean R. Thompson, American Consul General was made on 16th April 2012 to WADI area, Bero, Ranchi, being implemented by GVT East. He was truly impressed to see the „Wadi‟ site where GVT‟s guidance with the farmers‟ hard work and dedication has turned a barren tract of land into a successful orchard farm. He thoroughly enjoyed his interaction with the farmers, and learnt that how the Wadi programme is making a significant contribution to their lives and livelihoods.

A view of WADI - Bero

Visit of Mr. Dean R. Thompson, American Consul General to CSTC– Bero, Ranchi (Jharkhand)

A visit of Mr. Dean R. Thompson, American Consul General was made on 16th April 2012 to Construction Skill Training Centre (CSTC), being implemented by GVT in partnership with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Mr. Thompson was impressed with the CSTC programme and stated that this programme would address both skill shortage as well as the need to provide alternative livelihood path for the youth from economically weaker sections in Jharkhand.

Trainees at Training

Jharkhand Foundation Day Celebration – Best stall award to GVT

On 15th November 2012, on the eve of Foundation Day celebration, Government of Jharkhand had organized a fair and presented the progress of the stall, by putting stalls on different issue at Morabadi Stadium, Ranchi. Gramin Vikas Trust was asked to put up a stall on Watershed Development Programme, which was awarded the “Best Stall in the Development theme”. Sri R.S. Poddar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Government of Jharkhand appreciated the efforts of GVT on presentation of Watershed live model.

Sri R.S.Poddar, Principal Secretary, Rural Development, Government of Jharkhand handing over the certrificate to Sri B.B.Singh, Zonal Programme Manager, GVT East

Sri B.B. Singh, Zonal Programme Manager, GVT East addressing the gathering during the Award Distribution function

Capacity Building of Schedule Caste Community on Seed Production Technology

Gramin Vikas Trust had started a 6-week Capacity Building Programme on Seed Production Technology for the farmers of Schedule Caste Community. The Jharkhand State Schedule Caste Cooperative Development Corporation, Under the Department of Welfare, Government of Jharkhand has awarded the training programme for Ranchi and in Jharkhand. GVT had organized the training programme at Ranchi and Godda simultaneously which was attended by the senior officials from the department. The Farmers from SC Community have been exposed to Research farm and trained on the Seed Production Technology.

Launching of Seed Production Technology Training Programme

LAUNCHING OF “MOBILE SOIL TESTING VAN”

GVT has been awarded a “Mobile Soil Testing Van” by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Jharkhand. The Chief Executive officer, GVT launched the “Mobile Soil Testing Van” at a function held at GVT office, Ranchi. The van is fully equipped with soil testing equipments / apparatus Computer and generator set.

Equipped Soil Testing Mobile Van

Launching of WADI Programme – Purnea (Bihar)

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Patna had sanctioned a WADI Project for 550 tribal families of Dhamdaha, Barharwa Kothi and Krityananad Nagar blocks of Purnea on 25th March 2011. The project is for 8 years with a financial allotment of Rs. 234.68 lakh with both grant and loan components.

Chief General Manager, NABARD addressing the guests and farmers

Watershed Project – (Jharkhand)

The Jharkhand State Watershed Mission (JSWM) has awarded a Watershed Project for Littipara block of (Jharkhand). The duration of the project is 5 years with a financial allotment of Rs. 710.31 lakhs. The project will cover about 6000 hectares of land for improving its condition of land erosion & conservation of moisture for increasing productvity. This will cover 70 villages (11000 tribal) in the block. The project was formally launched on 12.10.2012 by GVT- the Implementing Agency in presence of the distict authority.

Launching of Watershed Project