This project designed a livelihood planning intervention and pilot tested it to encourage partner organizations to undertake livelihoods planning through gram panchayats across the country.
Objectives:
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To design a livelihood planning intervention and pilot test it for the following objectives:
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To encourage partner organisations to undertake livelihoods planning through gram Panchayats across the country and
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To encourage gram Panchayats themselves to be pro-active in the area of economic planning for the area, with special emphasis on livelihoods of women
Geographical Spread:
Gollapalli Gram Panchayat in Jagadevpur Mandal of Medak district of Andhra Pradesh was chosen for the intervention
Key areas / components:
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The data collection method included Interviews, informal meetings, observations, group discussions
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Special exercises were designed to help specific groups think through issues on livelihoods from their own perspective
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Discussions on issues of economic planning.
Key outputs:
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Analysis of the exercises undertaken.
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Profile of the village: Demographic details, resources available & economic feasibility of using the resources.
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Formulation of a vision for the village.
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Identification of alternative sources of income
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Draft of livelihood planning for the Gram Panchayat.
Year/Period:
2006, November 2005 - March 2006
