Gram Nirman

Programmes

About

TIMELINE: From 1/07/2021 to 30/06/2026.

About the Programme:

Gram Nirman is a direct implementation initiative of Caritas India that is supported by Caritas Australia and is based on an Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) strategy with the goal of increasing community livelihood income for a dignified living.

Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) is a community lead data collection and planning tool which enables the community to map and then envision about their own village development using existing resources. With ABCD approach, Gram Nirman program works to facilitate improved access of various government schemes and programmes, enhancing the income of families through on-and off-farm livelihood initiatives, and making efforts towards availing recognition and empowerment of the people in the community. The new phase of Gram Nirman has been implemented in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and urban slums of East Delhi consisting of 4 clusters covering 165 villages and 18 urban slums from July 2021 onwards.

Implementing partners: Direct Implementation

Geographical coverage: Districts: 6 in Chhattisgarh (CG) – Bilaspur, Bastar, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Sarguja and Jashpur : 5 districts in Jharkhand (JH)– East Singhbhum, Saraikela, Ranchi, Hazaribagh and Latehar, Delhi – East Delhi (18 urban slums)

Demographic Reach:

Sl. No Content Total
1 Total number of States 3
2 Total Number of villages 165
3 Total Number of GP’S 81
4 Total Number of Blocks 12
5 Total Number of Districts 11
6 Total covered Population 144114
7 Total Households 30232
8 Male & Female (population)

Highlights of the Program:

  • Asset Based Community Development Program where community is considered as Drivers of change.
  • The program addresses to have inclusive socio – economic development of the Schedule tribe and Schedule Caste communities towards achieving wellness and dignity through ownership and participation in development processes based on existing assets in the community.
  • Envisages empowered and resilient community with improved inclusivity and accessibility to diversified sustainable livelihood opportunities and improved access to education, health, and wellbeing.
  • Thrust on institution building such as village level CBOs, FPOs
  • Promotes inclusiveness for the most marginalized section of the society i.e., widows and widowers, orphans, migrants, children, HIV infected and affected families.

Impact

  • 165 village communities were oriented and gained a better understanding of Asset Based Community Development and the Gram Nirman Program. Each village ensured the participation of men, women, PLWDs, youth, children, migrants, and widows who came forward to plan for their villages based on the available resources.
  • A total of 176 farmer clubs were formed in 165 villages having a total membership of 1876 members.
  • 165 trainings on low-cost nursery/orientation to nursery preparation were conducted in villages. These trainings were facilitated by the officials of horticulture department, and experts from the existing nurseries in the district.
  • 81 trainings on the small-scale soil and water conservation measures were conducted in 81 panchayats. In these trainings, the role of water conservation measures in increasing ground water table was elaborately discussed. Officials from the Agricultural Department voluntarily facilitated the trainings. A total of 1982 community members (1204 male/778 female) participated.
  • 11 trainings conducted on improved livestock management and practices in 11 districts by doctors from the Veterinary Department. A total of 1272 participated in the trainings which had 739 male and 533 female participants. Participants became aware of the symptoms of the diseases, treatment, vaccination, breed improvement, deworming.
  • 112 meetings were facilitated for women SHGs in 106 villages having 1389 participants. A total of 134 Women SHGs formed with a membership of 1608 members in 134 villages. 15 meetings were facilitated for existing Forest Protection Committees formed in 15 villages having 179 participants attending the meetings.
  • 71 meetings were organised with the youth clubs in 60 villages, having a total of 1072 youth participants. As a result, 76 new youth clubs got formed in 76 villages where 536 male and 312 female are its active members. Youths were oriented on their role clarity as active members and on their involvement in the process of village development.
  • 165 meetings were facilitated for existing School Management Committees (SMCs) in 165 villages having a membership of 1860 people. These meetings strengthened the existing SMCs towards proper functioning in the villages.
  • A total of 629 people (298 Male/ 262 Female, 18 boys & 12 girls,3 PWDs and 36 Transgender) were referred to Government health facilities
  • 2018 people in 16 slums gained more clarity on the awareness sessions organized on preventive and treatment options of HIV and AIDs. These awareness sessions had a participation of 1263 male and 755 female participants.

Events

Village level ABCD Exercise (March 2021 – May 2021): The ABCD approach focuses on community resources, and people in the community identify available resources and write them down with a presentation of the same. The community also shared their vision for their village over the next five years. This activity assisted in learning about the community’s vision plan and their potential participation and involvement in programme design and development.

Orientation of staff on programme activities: To ensure clear understanding of overall Program a orientation was organized during November 2021. The idea was to give a very clear picture of Goal, Outcomes and Objectives related to Gram Nirman. Emphasis was given on Clarity in terms of program timeline and related roles and responsibilities of each program person. Comprehensive Planning for Gram Nirman project and Reporting and Documentation with key accountabilities were discussed thoroughly.

Regional Assembly: with the objective to capture the regional aspirations and priorities of the Social Apostolate of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and to reflect together on our continued partnership engagement in the post Covid and post FCRA Amendment environment, A regional assembly was organised on 16th Nov 2021 in Ranchi. The assembly commenced with Holy Eucharist presided over by His Grace Archbishop Felix Toppo, Archbishop of Ranchi and His lordship Bishop Anand Jojo, Bishop and the Chairman of Jharkhand Forum. Fr. Bipin Pain, Regional Forum Director of Jharkhand welcomed all Diocesan directors of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand region.

Capacity Building workshop on Proposal development for DSSS partners: Caritas India’s Gram Nirman team hosted a two-day capacity-building workshop for diocesan partners from Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh on the 1st and 2nd of June in Ranchi with the support of Caritas Australia and the facilitation of Caritas Institute of Development Action and Learning (CIDAL) to address this capacity issue. The workshop was attended by the Jharkhand Regional Forum Director, 9 Diocesan Directors, and their key programme persons from both states.

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