Focus: Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) Water and decentralized participatory planning.
Beneficiaries: Community, ERs, of 5 selected GPs of Korba and district government of Korba
Funder: Arghyam Foundation
Duration: One Year (November 2011 to October 2012)
Activities:
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Interfacing and networking with key stakeholders (MoPR, DP, IP, and GP), academic institutions and Civil Society organizations) on issues of PESA.
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Understanding and analyzing the felt needs and aspirations of the scheduled tribe people living in PESA areas.
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In depth analysis of the existing governance systems.
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Collection of evidences of existing practices of management of natural resources.
Impact:
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Vision document of the PESA Gram Panchayats (5 in all) identified for the study
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A five year district’s Vision document (with focus on water)
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An in-depth consultation and study report
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Cases of best practices
