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Learning's of JEEV i KA (Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project)

Learning's of JEEV i KA (Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project). Kamlesh Prasad Expert – Institution Building and Social Development National Mission Management Unit National Rural Livelihoods Mission New Delhi. Socio Economic Profile A comparison with national status. Poorest > 60%.

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Learning's of JEEV i KA (Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project)

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  1. Learning's of JEEViKA(Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project) Kamlesh Prasad Expert – Institution Building and Social Development National Mission Management Unit National Rural Livelihoods Mission New Delhi

  2. Socio Economic Profile A comparison with national status

  3. Poorest > 60% Poorer 50 to 59 % Poor 40 to 49% Poverty Profile Source: BPL Survey : Department of Rural Development, GOB

  4. Flood Prone Flood & Drought Prone Drought Prone Vulnerability MappingFlood & Drought Source: Disaster Management Department, GOB

  5. Vulnerability MappingNaxal affected area

  6. Decision of “Self Implementation or Partnership Implementation Model” (we opted for the first one followed by strategic partnership with NGOs in the later phase) • Getting approval from the Government and setting up of “ Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society” • Opting for Society structure for autonomy and flexibility • Representation in governance by those who would be major stakeholders for project implementation • Mandate of Society is kept exclusive for focused implementation of the project. Implementing Agency

  7. Society registered as “Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society”. • Initially, only two person were the part of Society. • Nodal department for implementing the Project is the Finance Department, Govt. of Bihar • Setting up of Project Preparation Facility for pilots. Preparatory phase

  8. HR agency have been contacted for conducting recruitment process – both for state and Blocks • State level position – Head hunting, advertisement, shortlisting and followed by GD and interview. • “Core Team” selected purposefully (invited experienced professionals willing to contribute for the state) • Interim HR at place Recruitment

  9. For Block level • Selection process explores • Knowledge, • Skill, • Attitude and • Values • Selection process involves • Subject test (written or visual test) for knowledge and skill assessment • Using psychometric test for assessing comfort level of candidates with BRLPS work • Group discussion to assess the behavior in group and ability to work in group • Field immersion to assess compatibility with project environment Recruitment

  10. Developed training modules and material based on existing module available with various agencies • Structured and intensive Induction and Training Programme • 3 to 6 months probation policy • 2 + 15 + 9 + 30 to 60 days model • Experiencing functioning at all level • Combination of training and exposure • Performance Appraisal linked with Annual Performance Pay Orientation VI Res. Tng Hands-on Practice Capacity Building

  11. Identification of “Resource Agency” and regular consultation with them (for us SERP) • Stakeholders “immersion” • Exposure of Senior GoB officials to similar project • Exposure of DMs to similar project • Exposure of bankers to similar project • Substantial Capacity Building Investment for Core Team(exposure to various project models, training programme, workshops etc.) • Community to Community Learning Process Capacity Building

  12. Block Headed by BPM 1 Block = 105 Villages One cluster = 35 villages 1 Village = 320 HH Average Potential of atleast 10 - 15 SHGs per village Potential of having one primary federation in each village One Block

  13. Started pilot to set up “Learning Lab” Pilot Action Research Framework

  14. Social and Poverty Assessment • Livelihood, and Value Chain Analysis • Institutional Assessment,  mapping of service providers • Status of Micro finance in state - SHG- Bank Linkage • Environmental Assessment • Social Inclusion • Organizational Development and HR planning • Baseline • MIS Development Commissioning of studies

  15. Lets start from POP community • What ever we do we will do the best • Objective was to create the model resource Village • Each SPMs took one block as a mentor Structure at BPIU • All AC’s and CC’s are stationed within the cluster/ village and operated from there

  16. CRP Model • Each cluster one team of External CRP 30 days. • Tagged 2 internal CRPs and one project staff (CC) with each team. • Strategy adopted to develop community based resource • Helped to promote community ownership over the project • Created strong base for “Self Managed Institutions” • Now, more than 2500 “Community Resource Persons” are extending services. • Guided by CRP policy. • CRPs are providing their services to other states as well. Community to Community Learning

  17. Based on the Pilot learning, studies and consultation: • State team with consultation with all stake holders developed PIP. • Development of COM • Development of Annual Action Plan • Web enabled MIS. • Designed Books of Records for SHGs and Primary Federation. • Development of Training Modules and Materials. • Financial and Administrative Manual • Procurement Manual • Manuals related to safeguards • Branding - Name of project and logo finalisation. Development of Project Document

  18. Rolling out of HRD manual (right from beginning systematic approach to foster interrelationship among project team and gain their confidence) • An exclusive HR manual in place which keeps evolving as per requirement • Authority devolution for programme implementation and keeps the same updating as required • Remuneration structure stands best/competitive among similar projects in India. • Provision of good range of facilities related to insurance, mobility support, self learning facilities, motorbike loan, laptop purchase support etc. HRD

  19. After one year of pilot we launched main Project in 2nd Oct 2007 with Bihar Innovation Forum. • 5 district 5 blocks in pilot (2006) to 6 district 18 blocks in 2007 and in 2009, 8 district 44 blocks. • Slowly we introduced District Unit (DPCU) in 2008, till then BPIUs were handhold and mentored by State Teams. Rollout of main project

  20. Project Goal

  21. COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE • EC- 2 from each VO, 5 OB • Support VO • Secure linkages with Govt line dept, Fin Inst, markets etc • Audit of groups • Micro Finance Functions BLF • EC- 2 from each SHG, 5 OB • Strengthening of SHGs • Appraisal and disbursement of CIF • Social Action • Inclusion of POP • Appraisal and management of CM and CRPs CBLF VO - 2 • Weekly Thrift and Credit activity • Monitoring group activity • Group level poverty reduction plan • Development of family investment plan (Micro Plan) SHG PG

  22. Coverage Location • 500000 Families. • 4000 villages in 44 Blocks of 8 districts, namely Gaya, Nalanda, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Purnia, Khagaria, Supaul and Madhepura • Will give priority to Poor and Women Project Spread

  23. Dedicated Society General Body and Executive Committee State Project Management Unit PD cum CEO supported by thematic experts support staffs District Project Coordination Unit District Project Manager supported with specialist Block Project Implementation Units a Team consisting of Block Project Manager, Area Coordinators, and Community Coordinators Project Implementation Structure Cadre of Community Resource Persons, Book Keepers and Community Mobilisers

  24. Project Structure

  25. Following are some major features contributed in project success • “Saturation” approach • Targeting under “Self Inclusion Model” • Focus 1st on POP in a village • Initially every one in project focus to have a model strong Resource Community Institutions. • Development and strengthening of “Community Cadre” • Maintaining equilibrium of “Community Demand” and “Project Supply”. (FS, HRF, Insurance) • Continuous guidance and support from the Executive Committee (SPMs participation) and no political interference. • Committed full time CEO continuous working with project since beginning. Features of the Project

  26. Following are some major features contributed in project success • Dedicated full time core team at SPMU, DPCU and BPIU and its continuity • Substantial investment in staff capacity building and performance monitoring • Convergence with Government, business relationship with bankers and partnership with reputed service provider agencies. • MOU with Banks • Exclusive System Development (Programme operation, HR, Admin Finance and Procurement) and its continuous need based updation • Strong MIS in function. • Flow of CIF to SHGs/Federation based on graduation indicators and Micro plan. Features of the Project

  27. Manpower status Kosi Project Manpower is included

  28. Sustainable Community Institutions • No of village entered – 1974 • No of village saturated – 1042 • No of HH part of SHGs - 3.17 lakhs • No of SHGs formation – 27205 • No of VO formation – 1277 • No of BLF – 5 • No of WFPC - 5 • No of Community Professional – 4679 (CM, BK, Bank Mitra, VRP, WOWs etc.) Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

  29. Financial Inclusion • No of SHGs with Bank A/C – 20669 • No of VO with Bank A/C - 870 • Amount of saving – Rs. 19.87cr. • Amount of Interloaning – Rs. 64.23 cr. • No of SHGs received CIF – 16070 • Amount of CIF to SHGs – Rs. 69.04 cr. • No of SHGs linked with bank – 9252 • Amount loaned by bank – Rs. 27.86 cr. Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

  30. Livelihoods – PPPP model • SRI with 26000 farmers in 3560 ha with average productivity of 7 t/ha • SWI with 100650 farmers in 6894 ha with average productivity of 4.5 t/ha • PVSP (paddy, wheat and moong) with 5200 farmers in 330 ha • 6864 SHG members linked with DCS with average per day milk procurement of 22596 litre • Training and placement to 714 youths in service sector, textile and security agencies. • Honey sector • Fishery • Makhana • Non farm Sector – Mithila Arts, Sujani, sikki, weaving, incense sticks, Seed producers company Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

  31. Social Development • No of SHG members made Signature literate – 1.66 lakhs • No of SHG members benefitted by HRF – 5014 • No of SHG members benefitted from FSF –40035 • No of SHG members covered with insurance (ABY)– 1500 • No of PDS run by SHG members - 3 • No of SHG HH benefitted through government convergence – 10513 (NREGA, IAY, KanyaVivah etc.) Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

  32. THANK YOU

  33. Community Institution Development Community Investment Fund Estimated Budget : US $ 18.01 million or Rs. 75.63 Crore (25%) Formation & Strengthening of • SHG’s, • Producers Groups, • Federations. Estimated Budget : US $ 41.74 million or Rs. 175.30 Crore (57%) • Initial Capitalization fund • Livelihood Fund • Social Development Fund • Service Sector Fund Project Components

  34. Technical Assistance Project Management Estimated Budget : US $ 5.75 million or Rs. 24.15 Crore (8%) • Micro Finance Investment and Technical Assistance (MITA) • Rural Business Development Facility • NGO Capacity Building Fund • Bihar Innovation Forum. Estimated Budget : US $ 7.50 million or Rs. 31.50 Crore (10%) • HR Management • Monitoring and Evaluation • Communication Project Components

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