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To act as a pla�orm for Civil Society Organisa�ons to
promote Sustainable and Equitable
Development.
To build the capacity of Civil Society Organisa�ons through Ac�on Research,
Advocacy, Field Level Implementa�on, Support and
Consultancy Efforts to expedite Effec�ve
Development of the Poor at grassroots and at policy level.MissionVision
Core Programs
Objectivesl Advancement of
Educa�on: Promo�on and provision of
appropriate, fundamental and advanced educa�on,
training and counselling, by adop�ng suitable means
and measures.l Relief of the poor: Provide a forum for
consulta�on with interested stakeholders for sustainable agricultural development efforts
aimed at upli�ment of the downtrodden by improvement of means of their livelihoods.
l Medical relief: Crea�ng awareness in the areas of water quality, hygiene, sanita�on,
disposal of garbage, clean environment for ensuring healthier life for society at large.
l Community Ins�tu�ons and Capacity Development
l Integrated Water Resources Management
l Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture
l Skills Development & Livelihoods l Networking and Advocacy
l Monitoring & Evalua�on Services
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From Chairperson's Desk
I am pleased to present a Golden Jubilee Year Annual R e p o r t o f A c � o n f o r Agricultural Renewal in Maharashtra – AFARM. On occasion of Golden Jubilee
year, AFARM has organised various dis�nc�ve programmes, a conference on “Role and Contribu�on of Voluntary Organisa�ons in Rural Development” which was inaugurated by Hon'le Shradchandraji Pawar, Formar Union Agriculture Minsiter is one of them. Hon. Shri. Sharadrao Pawar expressed his valuable views about agriculture and contribu�on of voluntary organisa�ons working in agriculture and water. Also, a special Souvenir was released in this conference which introspect significant contribu�ons of AFARM in addressing the needs of the vulnerable from its incep�on& reflects the changes occurred in voluntary sector over a period of �me. It was an opportunity for us to tribute founder members & especially late Dr. Mukund Ghare, former Chairman and visionary leader of AFARM who has contributed significantly and directed AFARM in its journey. Through this fi�y-year review, it is realised that AFARM has put forth a role model in the Voluntary sector.
At this backdrop, AFARM has reached out to about 1 lakh families from more than 500 villages of 16 districts of Maharashtra during repor�ng year. 74 Partner Organisa�ons from various parts of Maharashtra have contributed in these efforts, to whom AFARM has provided technical handholding support, organisa�on development trainings etc. Since last few years, AFARM is being promo�ng Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture amongst small & marginal rainfed farmers not only from vulnerable districts of Vidarbha, Marathwada but also from drought prone districts like Solapur, Satara from Western Maharashtra with financial assistance of Corporate Social Ini�a�ves.
AFARM has imparted skills development training's, handholding support and promoted entrepreneurship a m o n g st r u ra l wo m e n fo r t h e i r s o c i o - e co n o m i c empowerment. Hundreds of women have become self-reliant through such ini�a�ves. Shivnanda from Sultanpur village of Nanded and Laxmibai from Patas village of Pune are emerged as two such protuberant models.
AFARM has contributed to strengthen local self-government by organizing a State Level Consulta�on on “Strengthening of the Panchayat Raj System” which aimed at to discuss and sensi�ze government and non-government stakeholders for promo�ng local self-governance in Panchayat Raj Ins�tu�ons.
Dr. Neelam Gorhe and Dr. Milind Bokil along with other eminent personali�es have contributed for the forma�on of Charter of Demands to be submi�ed to Government for its considera�on & integra�on.
The unprecedented rains and floods experienced by Western Maharashtra especially Sangali and Kolhapur in 2019 devastated human life and economy of hundreds of thousands of people. AFARM supplemented the Govt. efforts to some e extent for immediate relief through providing food grains and essen�als to flood-affected families of Sangli district and further taken an ini�a�ve to restore their livelihoods and occupa�ons.
At the end of the year, an unprecedented situa�on has been created due to global pandemic corona virus disease (COVID-19), which badly affected en�re social, economic, educa�onal, poli�cal sectors. Along with pandemic situa�on, voluntary sector has to face unstable situa�ons in all the respects challenging its existence due to changing regulatory framework in India. In the recent �me, the amendments made in the provisions of income tax and FCRA with respect to not for profit sector has brought big turbulences in the Voluntary sector. This had further aggravated confusions regarding these rules and regula�ons not only amongst voluntary sector, experts but also amongst government and policy makers. These amendments have diverted the a�en�on/focus of senior workers in the voluntary sector from serving vulnerable sec�ons of the society to legal compliances for its existence. Judiciary, Administra�on, parliament and media are being considered as main four pillars of Democracy. There has been prominent contribu�on of voluntary sector in strengthening the democracy of India. In post-independence period, voluntary sector has proved its capacity in many difficult/ tough situa�ons. S�ll government is li�le hesitant to recognise sectors contribu�on in na�on building & failed to create more conducive environment to operate & maintain its inherent innova�veness while serving the vulnerable communi�es; thereby challenging very existence of small voluntary organisa�ons.
AFARM is working as networking of organisa�ons engaged in agriculture, water and overall rural development. AFARM in the near future have to face challenges regarding natural calami�es like global warming, climate change along with proposed autocrat amendments in laws. I am confident that AFARM's journey with vast experience of its Execu�ve Commi�ee, efforts of AFARM staff and blessings of well-wishers will successfully address the emerging challenges with improved strategies.
Pramod DeshmukhChairperson
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Integrated Water Resources Management
Community Ins�tu�ons and Capacity Development
Sustainable Agriculture
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Execu�ve summary 03
Networking & Advocacy30
Monitoring & Evalua�on Services40
Reflec�ons 36
Governance & Management 42
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Skills Development & Livelihoods Enhancement of Rural Women 25
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AFARM, established in 1969 was formed as a network of
organisa�ons and s�ll con�nues to be func�onal as one of the
oldest networks of NGOs in Maharashtra with ever expanding
membersh ip . AFARM has a lways contr ibuted in
strengthening the capaci�es of small organisa�ons to enable
them to manage their affairs in the long run and gain
credibility among people, government and social sector.
AFARM provides techno-managerial support to these NGOs
and therefore, seeks its footprints through these network
organisa�ons.
AFARM over the years has believed in collabora�ve
par�cipatory approach; faith in people has been the driver. In
the decades, when many NGOs took a professional approach
in development sector, AFARM has maintained networking at
the bo�om-line during its Golden Jubilee journey.
On occasion of Golden Jubilee year, AFARM published the
Souvenir which accounts significant contribu�ons of AFARM
since 1969 in addressing the needs of the vulnerable
from the incep�on and also retrospect through contribu�ons
of eminent personali�es on the development, challenges and
opportuni�es in the most important rural sectors namely
water, agriculture & rural livelihoods.
Golden Jubilee celebra�ons ended with State Level
Conference on “Role of NGOs in Rural Development” at Pune
and inaugurated by Hon. Shri. Sharadchandraji Pawar, Former
Union Agriculture Minister. It was graced by auspicious
presence of Hon. Shri. Balasaheb Thorat, Minister-Revenue,
Hon. Shri. Shriniwas Pa�l, MP and former Governor Sikkim
and Hon. Shri. Harsh Jaitly, CEO VANI, New Delhi. More than
400 delegates comprising NGO Func�onaries, Government
Officials, Domain Experts, media representa�ves a�ended
this conference. In the conference, sugges�ons have come
regarding future course of ac�on of the organiza�on. AFARM
is considering many sugges�ons to be incorporated in its
future journey.
Executive Summary
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FOOTPRINTS
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Integrated Water Resources Management: IWRM
are implemented to protect degrada�on and 6103
ha. wasteland converted into produc�ve use. 165 water harves�ng structures revived resulted in
addi�onal water storage of 3865 TCM. Protec�ve
irriga�on was achieved on 1457 ha.
Community Ins�tu�ons: To ensure par�cipa�on and sustainability, community ins�tu�ons are developed.
These ins�tu�ons own and manage project processes with support of AFARM and partner NGOs. This year, AFARM
has developed capaci�es of 2,047 Community Ins�tu�ons. These ins�tu�ons have undertaken various ini�a�ves
for the benefits of its members.
Training & Capacity Building: AFARM has trained and built capaci�es of
79,752 individuals through various
trainings and extension services. These individuals are trained in variety
of areas by subject ma�er experts.
Skill Development and Livelihoods Enhancement: AFARM has provided
livelihoods trainings and handholding
support to 29,433 rural women from
16 districts, of which 11,235 have either
up-scaled or newly started livelihoods ac�vi�es. These women entrepreneurs have earned income and social iden�ty.
Networking : AFARM, the largest network of NGOs in Maharashtra comprises of
95 General Body members and 237
Associate Organisa�ons. AFARM has channelized financial assistance of
Rs.403.65 lakhs for partnership projects
to 74 Small NGOs.
Community Cadre : To provide support and handholding to
Community Ins�tu�ons and it’s members, AFARM has developed
capaci�es of 1591 Community
Resource Persons (CRPs) depending on thema�c focus of the project.
These capacitated CRPs have reached
out to 1,09,126 households (HHs)
in project villages. CRPs are very important when we think of the sustainability, who will take the process of change forward a�er
the project is over.
Sustainable Agriculture: PoPs of sustainable and
climate resilient agriculture inculcated in 46,757 small & marginal farmers and of these 50% are
women farmers. It has resulted in reduc�on in cost of crop produc�on and produc�vity enhancement.
OVERVIEW OF YEAR
AFARM has implemented variety of projects reaching out to 1,02,060 households in 543 villages of 39 blocks situated in 16
districts through its 74 partner NGOs. In most of the projects the core components include Community Ins�tu�on Building,
Integrated Water Resources Management, Sustainable & Climate Resilient Agriculture, Skills development & Livelihoods enhancement for the be�erment of vulnerable communi�es.
Key Achievements
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IMPACT AND LEARNINGS
AFARM con�nues its dedicated efforts for community empowerment. It has strived hard over these decades to overcome the challenges and draws from the learning for future improvement. Sector specific progress and outcomes, and cross-cu�ng impact and learning are detailed in the Annual Report and men�oned in a nutshell here. AFARM feels proud to share these during its Golden Jubilee year.
l AFARM & its network organisa�ons have strong footprints in all major rural development sectors contribu�ng to na�onal and interna�onal goals such as SDGs.
l Grass-roots level partner organiza�ons could develop organiza�onal capaci�es and enabling to replicate or upscale similar interven�ons independently.
l Community ins�tu�ons have established backward-forward linkages & partnerships for service delivery to strengthen and expand livelihoods and scale of economy.
l Project strategies and processes have empowered women to par�cipate in community ins�tu�ons and enhanced decision making abili�es of women driven ins�tu�ons.
l Communi�es are able to manage available land-water resources to enhance produc�vity and efficiency leading to improved or diverse livelihoods and income.
l Community Resource Persons (CRP) are recognized as change agents by the communi�es and are ac�vely involved in all types of development projects and schemes in their villages.
l AFARM has learned over the period that there is not 'fit to all' solu�on and therefore, have developed theme specific projects approaches without devia�ng from the core principles.
l Project communi�es adopted protocols and surveillance mechanisms for water resources planning and management and have achieved posi�ve water balance in their villages.
l Improved knowledge & skills, package of prac�ces, appropriate plant protec�on measures, improved soil health and efficient farm-water management have proved as drivers of cost reduc�on, produc�vity improvement and income enhancement in agriculture.
l Developed skills and improved access to finance has paved way for women micro enterprises that have supported family incomes and provided them social iden�ty.
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Community Institutions and CapacityDevelopment
Projects are implemented for vulnerable community sec�on namely rural poor households derive their livelihoods from land, water, forest and livestock. To ensure par�cipatory implementa�on and sustainability, these community sec�ons are woven into ac�ve ins�tu�ons and nurtured during all project stages. These ins�tu�ons own and manage the project processes with support of AFARM and partner NGOs.
AFARM has always provided handholding support to these Community Ins�tu�ons for their sustainability and linking them with various resource organisa�ons including Government Departments, Financial Ins�tu�ons, Krushi Vidyan Kendras, Private Service Providers, etc.
Community ins�tu�ons are of different types and formed as per the project objec�ve. These Community Ins�tu�ons are mainly engaged in providing and channelizing variety of services and resources to its members.
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COMMUNITY
INSTITUTIONS
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Inst
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Backward-forward linkages for liveihoods ac�vi�es
Accessing government resources and en�tlements
Credit mobiliza�on from financial ins�tu�ons
Management of community property resources
Community contribu�on mobiliza�on
Management of collec�ve enterprises
Producer Groups
Self Help Groups
Water User Groups
Village Devt. Committees
Village Organisations
1619 204
101
66
51
0402
Joint Liability Groups
Farmer Producer
Organisations
FUNCTIONS
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Purpose - To promote collec�visa�on; to ensure access for members to technology inputs & finance; and marke�ng their produce
Members - About 20 members/ households per PG
Support - Training, exposure visits, technical handholding and market linkages to ensure ins�tu�onal and financial sustainability
Ac�vi�es - On-farm, off-farm or non-farm based on the skills, resources and interest
Benefits - Backward linkages to procure farm inputs avoiding middlemen and forward linkages to fetch be�er prices & achieve the economies of scale
Producer Group (PG) is a group of individuals or households having common livelihoods.
These PGs deal with farm based activities (1221 with 23,293 Members), livestock based activities (351 with 6219 Members) and Non-farm based activities (47 with 852 Members).These PGs are collectivized as Village Organisation (VO) for establishing linkages for service delivery mechanisms to strengthen and expand livelihood activities of PGs. Village Organisations are governed by management committee of 9 or 11 members selected by among the members of PGs.
Producer Group
Purpose - To improve func�oning of exis�ng SHGs, rejuvenate non- unc�onal SHGs & establish new SHGs of resource poor households
Members - 15 to 20 members per new SHG and as it is in exis�ng SHGs
Ac�vi�es - Thri� & Credit, planning & implementa�on of livelihoods ac�vi�es, accessing security schemes & en�tlements
Support - Training and handholding. Bank linkages for accessing finance for expansion of their ini�a�ves
Benefits - Apart from financial services, the poor women's ability to develop systems, prac�ces and a culture to manage finances
Self Help Groups (SHGs) of women in project villages are formed and strengthened with a larger perspective of empowerment and social-�nancial inclusion of women.
During reporting period 204 SHGs of 2,244 women are promoted. Apart from �nancial services these women have accessed social security schemes and entitlements.
Self Help Group
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Village Development Commi�ee
Water User Group
Purpose - To work as Execu�ve arm and Sub-commi�ee of Gram Panchayats
Members - 11 to 13 member per VDC
Ac�vi�es - Periodical review of the project, Provide updates to Gram Sabha/GP, Ensure mandatory contribu�on from the WUGs, Conflict resolu�on, Se�ng the policy, rules and regula�ons for post project management
Support - Members of the VDCs are trained in project management for smooth and transparent func�oning of the project
Benefits - Community ownership over project processes and interven�ons is ensured
Purpose - To establish par�cipatory Water Resource Management
Ac�vi�es - Planning & implementa�on, Contribu�ng user's share, Crop planning and adop�on of efficient water management prac�ces, Raising user charges for opera�on & maintenance & Resolving conflicts within WUGs
Members - All farmers from influence area of water harves�ng structures
Support - Training on group governance, contribu�on and user's shares, and effec�ve Water Management prac�ces
Benefits - Par�cipatory water use and crop planning helps to enhance farmers' income
COMMUNITY CADRE
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Services of CRPs l Awareness genera�on, knowledge transfer and handholdingl Village level trainings and mee�ngsl Assistance to realise government en�tlements l Documenta�on of project ac�vi�es and outcomes
Program areawise CRPs l 49 CRPs in Integrated Water
Resource Management l 1145 CRPs in Skill developmentl 397 CRPs in Sustainable Agriculture
Objec�ve To ensure proper outreach, back stopping and post project con�nuity and to provide services to target households based on thema�c focus of the project
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Training on Sustainable Agriculture practices l l Follow up of adoption of PoPs
859 Silai Teacher Served 17,180 HHs.
Tailoring skills imparted l
262 Krushisakhi Served 22,043 HHs.
210 Digitalsakhi Served 34,007 HHs.
119 Pashusakhi Served 10,081 HHs.
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Awareness on digital mode of payment l
l Facilitation for accessing Govt. Entitlements l Assistance in Opening Bank account, ATM & PAN Card
Veterinary services to livestock rearersl Bank linkages and convergence l
CRP Specific Services
Demos of Climate Resilient Agriculture practices l
l Mobilisation for community contribution l Follow up of adoption of PoPs
50 Preranasakhi Served 10,000 HHs..
56 Krushidoot Served 9,089 HHs.
24 Jalamitra Served 4,320 HHs.
11 Parivartak Served 2,403 HHs.
Facilitation for accessing govt. entitlements l
l Follow up & Documentation of Revolving fundl Support to Micro-Entreprenures
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Water literacy campaign l l Layouts for in situ water conservationl Work supervision, measurements
Training and handholding on climate resilient agriculture l l Follow up & documentation of adoption of POPs l Mobilisation for community contribution
TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
AFARM has trained and built capaci�es of individuals through various trainings and extension services. These individuals 79,752are trained in variety of areas as depicted below through 2-5 days of inputs by subject ma�er experts.
Govt.Entitlements
4,858
Distribu�on of Stakeholders by Theme
Distribu�on of Stakeholders by Type
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AFARM has also provided post-training support to ensure the efficacy of training and capacity building efforts and also to ensure longevity of the ac�vi�es promoted.
Community Resource Persons1,205
Women Farmers 26, 241
Women Entrepreneurs 21,585
Men Farmers19,193
CBO Members6,259
Community Members5,106
NGO Members400
Climate Resilient Agriculture
22, 635Livestock based
livelihoods
15,696Entrepreneurship
Development
13,233Sustainable Agriculture 10, 096
Digital Financial Literacy
5,160
Water Demand Management
3,488
Community Institution
Management
2,529
Non-farm based
Livelihoods 1, 383
On Farm Based
Livelihoods 302
Organisational Development
of NGOs282
Soil & Water Conservation
90
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OUTCOMES
Community Ins�tu�ons are playing crucial role to build adap�ve capaci�es of communi�es i) to adopt improved techniques and new livelihoods ini�a�ves, and ii) to respond to various risks and changing condi�ons. Major outcomes of the ini�a�ves through Community Ins�tu�ons and CRPs are presented below...
l Sukanya Samrudhi l Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima l Pradhanmantri Jeevan Jyo� Bima l Pradhanmantri Awas Yojana l Atal Pension Yojana l Ayushman Bharat Yojana l Gopinath Munde Apghat Bima l Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana l Dindayal Upadhyay Antyoday Yojana l Rashtriya Samajik Sahayata l Pashudhan Bima Scheme l Pradhanmantri Pik Bima Yojana
30% members of the community
ins�tu�ons secured their en�tlements from Govt.
worth Rs. 422 lakhs
66,528 persons benefited from
skills development in line with na�onal agenda
Community ownership of the projects
that ensures con�nuity and sustainability.
42,598 households benefited from
agriculture and water resources being major
rural livelihoods
7,344 members benefited from
collec�ve ac�vi�es and services (eg. organic input produc�on, rice
processing & marke�ng)
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Case Se�ng: Shirasgaon is one of the project villages located in Trambak block of Nashik district. There are 212 tribal households (HHs) of landless and small-marginal farmers striving for basic needs. All project ac�vi�es are par�cipatory and decisions are consensual. Ac�vi�es are decided diligently. Paddy is the main produce and rice is the staple food. But paddy needs de-husking. Village mee�ngs, community orienta�on camps and exposure visit helped create awareness among them. It ini�ated the project process. The Village Organisa�on: These 212 HHs were organized into 12 Producer Groups (PGs) based on their livelihoods, skills and interest. In 2018, all-women Village Organisa�on (VO) Rani Laxmibai Gram Sangh was cons�tuted. Ac�vi�es: Enhancing Livelihoods Security has well-developed pedagogy. The project is being implemented by Rani Laxmibai Gram Sangh with the facilita�ng support of Trained Prerana Sakhi- CRP and Cluster Manager. l Community Ins�tu�ons- 12 PGs of 212 members and the VO of 13 membersl Training- Basic training, study tour to KVK and successful enterprises, Ins�tu�onal training, Ac�vity specific skill building, etc.l Agriculture- Demonstra�ons of LEISA prac�ces, FFS, collec�ve procurement of agri inputs and collec�ve marke�ng of farm produce. l Enterprises- Paddy de-husking, mini rice mill and masala grinding as group enterprises; goatry, poultry, vermi- compost, mushroom cul�va�on and tailoring as individual ac�vi�es through revolving fund managed by VO. l Convergence - Linking PGs and individuals to various government schemes.
Achievements: Involvement of villagers, persistent efforts of Gram Sangh members, project management of MPSM and monitoring of AFARM have resulted to a process of village transforma�on engineered by tribal women. Socio-economic achievements over 2 years may seem small to outer world but are significant for tribal community of Sirasgaon. n VO have provided Paddy de-husking facility to 82% households at 20% lesser than market rate & earn Rs.11,100/- during one season. n 52 HH women have ini�ated or expanded their micro enterprises by availing credit facility provided by VO through Revolving fund of Rs.3.90 lakhs. As a result, they could enhance their monthly income by Rs. 1,500-2,000/- n Adop�on of LEISA and SRI method in Paddy cul�va�on contributed in saving in cost of crop produc�on by 20% and increase in yield by 25%. n 84 members of the VO have collec�vely sold/ marketed rice by which they could fetch12% more price. n 164 members of VO have availed the benefits of Social security & Agriculture development schemes under the leadership of Gram Sangh.
Gram Sangh of Tribal Women Paving the Way for Transforma�ve Change
Outcomes: Socio-economic transforma�on has just begun in Shirasgaon. Outcomes definitely point that the determined women are paving the way towards self-development.
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Integrated Water Resources Management
The United Na�ons in 2015 through interna�onal consensus framed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. Water resource plays a key role in achieving the SDGs - No Poverty, Good Health, Clean Energy, Climate ac�on, and therefore, efficient and equitable water resources management is central. This enhances the ra�onale of AFARM's efforts to iden�fy, implement and reflect on locally appropriate solu�ons to managing water resources through Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). IWRM interven�ons comprise of supply side a u g m e n t a � o n a n d d e m a n d s i d e management.Unlike sectoral development approaches, wate rs h e d m a n a ge m e nt i nvo l ve s examining the interac�ons among various natural processes and land uses and managing land, water and the wider ecosystem of the watershed in an integrated way. It combines measures that improve or conserve the ecosystem services and func�ons in the watershed (mainly those related to water); increase land produc�vity and resource efficiency; and improve or diversify people's livelihoods and income.
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Promote and nurture community driven decision-making systems for
water resources planning and management
Enhance the physical access of water on the
farm and expand cul�vable area under protec�ve
irriga�on through improved on-farm water
use efficiency
Achieve drinking water security for the
popula�on in project villages
Achieve soil moisture security for the
rainfed crops
Reduce the risk of extreme climate events
on agriculture produc�on
OBJECTIVES
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Project villages are selected based on community needs for addressing water centric livelihoods challenges
Village mee�ngs, trainings, exposure visits, village camps, PRA etc. were conducted for community mobiliza�on in planning and implementa�on
Supply side augmenta�on and demand side management interven�ons are planned based on the outcome of Par�cipatory Water Budge�ng
G e o l o g i c a l m a p p i n g d o n e fo r iden�fica�on of recharge worthy areas to undertake water conserva�on measures to enhance recharge and op�mize project investments
Priority of water harves�ng structures- (a) repair, restora�on and enhancing s t o ra g e c a p a c i � e s o f e x i s � n g structures; (b) new decentralised water bodies
Area treatment works specifically on small marginal holdings supplemented with recharge pits and small farm ponds
Water storage capaci�es in the streams enhanced through nala de-sil�ng and deepening to harvest runoff generated out of high intensity rains
Water User Groups formed around each of the water harves�ng structures contributed 10% share. Members were trained for crop planning, farm water management and O & M
STRATEGIES ADOPTED
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1978 Ha.Farm Bunding
526 Ha.Continuous Contour
Trenches (CCT)
3004 Ha. Water Absorption
Trenches
596Loose Boulder
Structures
Area Treatments
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New Cement Check D ams
45
Cement Dams Desilted
17New Earthen Check Dams
41Earthen Check Dams
Desilted
42 Composite Gabian
Structure 4
Farm Ponds
143Recharge Pits
12 KmsNala
Desilting
Water Harvesting Structures
INTERVATIONS
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OUTCOMES
3865 TCM Water storage capacity created 1457
Ha. area brought under protective irrigation
28Villages become tanker-free
2157 Ha. area under Micro-irrigation 4169
Ha. Wasteland brought under cultivation
08Villages achieved 'Positive Water Balance’
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OUTREACH
Solapur Osmanabad
Latur
Aurangabad
Satara
Ahmednagar
PuneBeed
Yavatmal
Maharashtra
Villages
Blocks
Households
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Districts 09
Ha. 6103
7663
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Bajaj Auto under its CSR collaborated in Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan (JSA) for mi�ga�ng drought consequences through community-based water conserva�on ini�a�ves. Vaijapur block of Aurangabad district is a chronic drought affected area. Marathwada Gramin Vikas Sanstha (MGVS) implemented Bajaj CSR Water Conserva�on Project in cluster of five villages of Vaijapur under the technical support of AFARM. Malisgaj is one of the project villages from Vaijapur block. The objec�ve of the project was to provide protec�ve irriga�on to rainfed crops and to achieve drinking water security.
Problem Iden�fica�onPRA exercise depicted/indicated the following main problems. l Rainfall shows unpredictable pa�ern and intermi�ent dry
spells affec�ng the crops. l Malisagaj had sugarcane �ll 1997 on.l Godavari river-based li� irriga�on scheme went defunct,
so groundwater was stressed and highly depleted in 4-5 years.
l Once an irrigated prosperous village turned to chronic tanker-fed village.
l Some of the earlier water conserva�on works were defunct too due to ignorance.
l Drought and water mis-management affected lives, livestock, and livelihood.
Project Works Water conserva�on works implemented are; l Desil�ng and deepening of old cement structures (CNBs)
at 12 places. l Construc�on of new CNB with deepening.l Desil�ng of old village tank (gaontalav). Works were complemented by capacity building through
exposure visit and training. In all 11 Water User's Groups were formed. Water budge�ng and Crop planning was done by the water user groups.
Project ImpactsFarmers of Malisagaj are enterprising and have managed the project works in a par�cipatory manner. It has boosted the agriculture and provided water security along with social cohension and community responsibility. l Water conserva�on - Water conserva�on capacity
increased to 695 TCM and can harvest about 80% of available run-off water.
l Social bonding - “There were some undesired social situa�ons. The project served as a pla�orm to come together. Social re-bonding was developed”.
l Increase in groundwater - Almost all wells had water column of 10-12 meters (30-40 feet) in winter and was sufficient �ll summer.
Malisagaj – Boost to Agriculture in a Chronic Drought Affected Village
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l Increase in crop yields - It is observed that yields are be�er; co�on and maize yield has increased from 18 quintal per hectare to 32 and from 25 quintal to 57 quintals respec�vely.
l Increase in agricultural income - Gross agricultural produc�on of co�on and maize increased by 1.75 and 2.25 �mes over pre-project. Gross income of co�on and maize almost doubled that of pre-project base prices.
l Change in cropping– Sweet lime, chana (gram), chilly, vegetables, watermelon, mulberry are newly introduced.
l Understanding value of water – Villagers said in a humorous mood, “We have understood value of water. We wasted when we had in ample, but now we will use it like wealth”. They boldly denied to do sugarcane again.
l Milk produc�on - Middle-aged farmers have started milk produc�on. Advanced methods like mobiles, hydroponics, milking machines, silage, etc. are being used. Even women are ac�ve in milk produc�on. About 600-700 litre collected daily. Amul has started collec�on centre in the village.
l Enabling condi�ons – Villagers shared that the project has brought change in behaviour and a�tude. They acknowledge that soil moisture is equally important like surface water.
Agriculture is the mainstay of the people of Malisagaj. They are
enterprising and have self-esteem; they don't like to migrate. Though some
of them migrated during distress, they returned as soon as the project
started. Agriculture income has doubled in this short span; with cash crops
and allied livelihoods it can be strongly envisaged that agriculture income
will keep on increasing and villagers of Malisagaj will be able to see their
olden golden days very soon.
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I am Sopan Khomane from Pimpalwadi village, block Karmala of Solapur district. I own 4 acre land of which 3 acre is cul�vated and 1 acre is fallow. My family depends on agriculture for livelihood. Good thing is the land is downstream of an old percola�on tank and I was ge�ng some benefit for seasonal irriga�on of Rabi crops, mostly Jawar.In October 2018, AFARM has ini�ated integrated water resources management (IWRM) named Jalvaibhav in our village. Upon the series of orienta�on mee�ngs, we have formed Agriculture Development Commi�ee (ADC). ADC with the technical support of AFARM team have prepared village implementa�on plan for IWRM. Many ac�vi�es were discussed and one was desil�ng of percola�on tank. Mr. Madhukar Kale, the ADC secretary, explained that all farmers near the tank will form a Water Users Group (WUG); a WUG of 22 members was formed and we accepted to undertake desil�ng with 10% contribu�on. An exposure visit was organised to Wanjarwadi,
another Jalvaibhav
village. Desil�ng of
percola�on tank was done in May 2019.
Total 10.2 TCM silt was removed and spread on 11 acres,
including 2 acres of my land. Deep CCT and LBS was done in catchment of percola�on
tank to check further silt deposi�on. Due to percola�on, ground water level in
downstream wells improved. My well had water during last summer, which I had never seen before. As a
result, I could cul�vate maize and Ground Nut in kharif & onion, Jawar and Wheat in rabbi. In earlier years I had cul�vated only Jawar in Rabi. Also, addi�onal 2 acre was cul�vated. In my experience, yield of all the crops has increased. Mr. Somanath Kale, Krushidoot discussed with me and collected the data. The compara�ve table shows that a rainfed farmer like me, has earned Rs. 1,29,200/- more than earlier years in one year. Other farmers in the WUG have also fetched good profits. In my view it is a good success.
Benefit comes to us and remains with us, so we need to come together
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MaizeYield(Qtl/acre)Before 5After 13
Income (Rs.)Before 4800After 26000
JawarYield(Qtl/acre)Before 5After 7
Income (Rs.)Before 12500After 17500
OnionYield(Qtl/acre)Before 50After 70
Income (Rs.)Before 80000After 140000
WheatYield(Qtl/acre)Before --After 10
Income (Rs.)Before --After 18000
Groundnut Yield(Qtl/acre)Before --After 5
Income (Rs.)Before --After 25000
“I am thankful to AFARM and LTFS
Mumbai for undertaking Jalvaibhav project in our village. I request to take more and more villages under Jalvaibhav project for betterment of the farmers. I want to appeal to all the farmers in Maharashtra that the project bene�ts are for us and will remain with us. Then why should we not come together. Don't wait for someone to help us, take a lead and help will come.’’
Sopan Khomane
Diversi�ed Cropping Pattern Contributed in Enhancement of Income as depicted below
Pre Project Annual Income : Rs. 97,300 Post Project Annual Income : Rs. 2,26,500
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Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainability is the core of SDG 2030 and S u s t a i n a b l e A g r i c u l t u r e fo r m s t h e fundamental step to achieve the first 3 goals- no poverty, no hunger and good health & well-being. Actually, FAO has built strong rela�onship with each of the SGDs and Sustainable Agriculture. In view of this, AFARM has been engaged in promo�ng and establishing appropriate and replicable socio-technical 'Ac�ons' for 'Agriculture Renewal' in 'Maharashtra'. These ini�a�ves have proved successful and need to be broad-based whi le adap�ng for emerg ing chal lenges in agriculture and social development.
AFARM has followed an inclusive and a d a p � ve a p p ro a c h t h ro u g h o u t t h e opera�onal thema�cs. Approach for Sustainable Agriculture has been to study and promote prac�ces and methods that are loca�on specific, technically feasible, economical, environment friendly and socially just. These include conserving water ex-situ or in-situ, reducing use of fer�lizers and pes�cides, and promo�ng bio-diversity in the crops grown and the ecosystem. Sustainable Agriculture also focuses on maintaining economic stability of farms and helping farmers improve quality of life.
Soil-health improvement
Low external-input sustainable agriculture (LEISA)
On farm water management,
Diversi�ed cropping system
Integrated pest management
Weather based crop management
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These PoPs are aimed to enhance farm produc�vity, to diversify cropping for market-oriented crops, to build climate resilience and to integrate the farmers in corresponding value chains. PoPs are promoted through blend of standard and adop�ve extension methods.
TECHNOLOGIES PROMOTED
Broad Bed Furrow (BBF) planter to retain soil moisture for longer period
Water Saving Techniques like drip and sprinkler irriga�on
Drought resistant or improved crop varie�es
Integrated nutrient management–appropriate and safe u�lisa�on of manure and fer�lisers
Introduc�on of new varie�es and new crops, improved crop husbandry techniques including mul�ple cropping, improved inter cropping
Dry land farming prac�ces including strip cropping, contour
cul�va�on, mulching, raised bed cul�va�on, weeding and use of
weed as mulch in the field
Paddy cul�va�onusing SRI method
Nutri�onal Gardening
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Need assessment mee�ngs – to assess the problems in
agriculture technology adop�on and suggest possible
solu�ons.
Farmer trainings – to impart knowledge regarding
advanced technologies.
Demonstra�ons and trials – to demonstrate the
technologies and prac�ces tested in the farmers' fields.
Farmer field school (FFS)- to bring together concepts and
methods from agro ecology, experien�al educa�on and
community development.
Exposure visits – to learn, share and acquire new
technologies demonstrated in similar agro-clima�c
situa�ons.
Audio visuals – to strengthen learning cycle through
animated films, VCDs, posters, etc.
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OUTPUTS
48,518Farmers Adopted PoPs of Soil Health Management
51,950Farmers Adopted PoPs of Pest & Disease Management
25,716Farmers Adopted PoPs of On-farm Water Management
25%Average reduction in cost of production is observed
Average increase in crop yield recorded 40,951
Average increase in net income per hectare
l Highest rate of adop�on observed in case of plan�ng of sugarcane seedling by 86% farmers and seed treatment in case of cereals and pulses crops by 41% farmers. Usage of urea brickets, Dashparni Ark and Neem Ark has been observed in range of 20-30%.
l Sense of ownership in technological packages and evolving new knowledge and skills.
l Development of farmer's l inkages/ partnerships with resource ins�tu�ons.
OUTCOMES
Solapur Osmanabad
Latur
AurangabadNasik
Thane
Satara
Ahmednagar
PuneBeed
YavatmalWashim
AkolaAmravati
Bhandara
Maharashtra
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Projects 10 Bene�ted Farmers
23,595 (50%) are women farmers
46,757
Districts 15
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A Woman Farmer Leads a Breakthrough in Sustainable Agriculture Programme
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In the materialis�c world of today it is difficult to convince people about a simple and cost-effec�ve alterna�ve. People find it hard to believe that basic drugs and hygiene prac�ces can save children from diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, jaundice. Similarly, in the sector of Sustainable Agriculture people seldom believe that low cost inputs (LEISA methods) give mul�ple benefits to rich and poor equally. It takes lot of efforts to make them believe and the best way is 'seeing is believing'; then only people believe and adopt.
Same happened with Smt. Puja Wagh of village Hivara in Yavatmal district where AFARM is implemen�ng a Sustainable Agriculture promo�on project.
AFARM has introduced prepara�on of bio-fer�lizers and bio-pes�cides as a women's skill component. Women, Krishi Sakhis and Jaldoots are trained for prepara�on and use of Neem Ark, Dashaparni, Amrutpani and Jeevamrut. It makes a way to broadbase eco-friendly and viable co�on cul�va�on. A small farmer having 3 acre (1.20 hectare) rainfed land, Smt. Puja ini�ally was reluctant to par�cipate in the project, rather ignored the project ac�vi�es going on in her village. She used to cul�vate co�on crop with conven�onal prac�ces. Being a hard-working farmer, she would get good harvest, but due to high input costs could get very low net returns. She was forced by her friend to accompany with her to the exposure visit to demo plot of co�on on which AFARM has demonstrated LEISA
p ra c � c e s . S h e re a l i s e d effec�veness/efficacy of these
prac�ces and later used in her field.
Then she a�ended trainings and mee�ngs. She is enterprising by nature and with her experience
could quickly make out the importance of the Package of Prac�ces (PoP) discussed by experts. In
the Extension terms she is termed as 'Early Adopter' [Evere� M. Rogers' Diffusion of Innova�ons 1962] and 'Focal Farmer'. She plays an important role in the later stages of the project and became member of the Farmer Group.
She said, “Ini�ally I was quite reluctant to par�cipate in the project. A�er few mee�ngs by AFARM my interest aroused. I
was fascinated by Dashparni prepara�on.” Smt. Puja is now the animator. She added, “Dashparnis very simple bio-pes�cide. It is an extract of leaves of locally available 10 plants including Neem, Sitaphal, Papaya, Erandi, Ghaneri, Rui. Karanj* etc. mixed with Cow dung and Cow urine. Though chemical pes�cides are useful those are very costly and now I know t h o s e a r e a l s o h a r m f u l t o t h e environment.” [*sitaphal- custard apple, erandi-castor, ghaneri- lantana, rui-
calotropis, karanj-pongamia]
In her experience, a�er spraying Dashparni 2-3 �mes she no�ced that the sucking pest a�ack on co�on crop was reduced, also larvae on co�on bollworms reduced. Thus, co�on crop was saved from Pests a�ack, expenditure was saved and importantly the yield improved in her field. She is determined to con�nue Dashparni use and to mo�vate fellow farmers.
AFARM has introduced preparation of bio- fertilizers and bio-pesticides as a women's skill component. Women, Krishi Sakhis and Jaldoots are trained for preparation and use of Neem Ark, Dashaparni, Amrutpani and Jeevamrut. It makes a way to broadbase eco-friendly and viable cotton cultivation.
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Skills Development and Livelihoods Enhancement of Rural Women
Improve income of the poor households through diverse livelihoods activities.
Facilitate involvement of women in micro enterprises, primary processing & marketing of produce.
Securing entitlements for poor households byaccessing government schemes.
Promotion of digital �nancial inclusion in the rural communities.
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villages to provide thematic services.
Entrepreneurship development trainings to the livelihoods groups
that focus on enterprise management, business planning,
and credit mobilisation.
Troubleshooting to livelihoods groups to ensure proper
functioning of the livelihoods activities undertaken
by them.
Training to producer groups on quality, grading,
packaging, primary processing and market
linkages.
Women from small & marginal landholders, landless families with
priority to SCs & STs have been organised into producer groups and federated as Village Organisations.
Enterprise speci�c skills of entrepreneurs are developed through training and handholding
support by the subject matter specialist.
The VOs are provided training on relevant Government schemes and process for
convergence plans of livelihoods development.
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India is culturally an agrarian society; however, historically Indians are well-known for tradi�onal skill enterprises. Skilling can be said as an inherent acumen of most Indians, which along with agriculture prospered India for centuries together. During 19�� & 20�� century many of tradi�onal skills and indigenous knowledge were lost owing to instability, regional imbalance, popula�on explosion and a widespread poverty creeping in the society. Therefore, about 65% popula�on lives in rural areas depending on agriculture and associate sectors for livelihoods. Government had implemented many income genera�on schemes like DWACRA, SGSY, etc. But of late, the focus has been on skills development and livelihoods enhancement rather than providing loans and subsidies in isola�on.
AFARM has been construc�vely engaged with the approach of skills development and livelihoods enhancement with the government programmes as well as corporate funding. The focus of these interven�ons has always been rural women. Women empowerment and ac�ve engagement in inclusive development is prerequisite for sustainable development. AFARM lays an emphasis on collec�visa�on, skills up-grada�on, micro enterprises development, Digital Financial Literacy, backward–forward linkages especially with rural women as ac�on points for Skills Development and Livelihoods Enhancement.
MICRO ENTERPRISES PROMOTED
16,868
5,309WEs Trained
WEs Engaged
Livestock Based EnterprisesDairy, Poultry, Goatry Management along with Hydroponics, Azola, Silage Production
Agri Based EnterprisesOrganic Pesticides Production,
Vermi-Compost Production, Vegetable Cultivation, Rice/Dal
Processing, Mushroom Cultivation
10,069
3,755WEs Trained
WEs Engaged
Non-Farm Based EnterprisesTailoring, Shop keeping, Agarbatti Making, Papad Making, Atta Chakki
2,496
2,171WEs Trained
WEs Engaged
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l Capaci�es of 29,433 women entrepreneurs (WE) have been built in skills development, enterprise management & livelihoods enhancement, of which 38% have either started or upscaled their enterprises.
l 106 Collec�ve Enterprises involving 3791 members are established. Collec�ve enterprises are mainly Mini Rice Mill, Chilli Grinder, Vermi-compost Produc�on, Organic agri. Input Produc�on, Animal Feed Prepara�on, Masala Making, Custom hiring centre etc.
l 10,634 women have adopted improved techniques of livestock management of wide range specifically related to (a) Animal health care and (b) Nutri�on and feeding.
l Animal health care adopters are maximum; Percentage of adopters of primary health care, vaccina�on and eradica�on of insects are 81%, 72% and 53% respec�vely.
OUTPUTS
OUTCOMES
Latur
AurangabadNasik
Thane Ahmednagar
PuneBeed
YavatmalWashim
AkolaAmravati
Bhandara
Average increase in Annual income of Women Entrepreneurs
26,278
Women Entrepreneurs are ready to seek on-cost services of CRPs
1,189Women Entrepreneurs participating in household and community level �nancial decision making
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Districts 15 Villages 496
Projects 10
Solapur OsmanabadSatara
Maharashtra Households 29,433
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Lakshmi is becoming 'Atmanirbhar
I am the resident of Village Patas of Daund block of Pune district. I'm a single woman, taking care of my old mother and tending to my goats all by myself. It was one year a�er marriage, my husband abandoned me and I felt quite helpless. It's but natural because even if the woman works more than the man, the man has more say!! I felt dejected when I needed the help most nobody in the society turned up. The only source of earning or my asset was 4 goats!! And my only support was my mother. My mother had gi�ed me the body and the soul within; a tremor ran through with the imagina�on to trouble her to turn the same body to ashes. What would she do, a�er me? I thought 'I am Lakshmi and Lakshmi is wealth, I am wealthy by birth. I am not Jhansi ki Rani but I have to live for my mother.' I shrugged-off all evil thoughts with a strong determina�on.
I had heard that Digital Sakhi programme helped many women like me by training them in the exis�ng enterprise like animal rearing, applying for business loans and providing with informa�on and help for government schemes.
In the year, 2017-18, I have approached the team members of digital sakhi program, appeared for the selec�on process which includes, aspira�on for business enhancement, self-assessment and personal interview. Illiteracy is the major concern raised by the team, but a�er two three mee�ng with me and personal interview, a�er understanding my aspira�on to fly high, and hunger/wan�ng to learn more about goat rearing, Cluster team decided to enrol me in the Digital Sakhi program as women entrepreneur, and my skill mapping
was done and based on that the 3 days Skill training was
imparted to me and then the 3 days Enterprise development training.
As I am illiterate, my digital sakhi Ms. Pree� Bandish� helped me in taking notes marked it in to
colour as instructed by the team leader for be�er understanding. Con�nuous handholding support was
given to me and also to other Women entrepreneurs at our door step, all team members were available online 24/7, also taught me how to do a signature, and introduced the numbers, before showing me how to use (AEPS) Aadhar enable payment system and USSD on my basic phone.
This programe gave me the confidence, linked me with the bank and trained me for goat rearing and digital banking. It was not easy. Just imagine a woman like me being taught bank, mobile and digital payment, and then at the last the trainer could see only our stony faces. It was difficult for us to learn but
more difficult for Sakhi to train us. We used to just laugh among us. But one day I saw another woman in the weekly bazar, she paid by mobile. No money in cash, no change to ask. Then I did it. That made me easy to learn further.
Now I am able to rear my 40 plus goats very nicely. My mother also helps me in the business whenever I will go for the training. Today I'm a proud owner of 40 goats earning
about Rs. 5000 per month and hope to have 100 more. Most of my transac�ons are Digital. A small secret, when I sold a buck for Rs. 15,000 and the person showed me the Digital payment message, I was able to count the zeros but that amused me a lot. I am liking it.
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Lakshmi Kokare, is resident of Patas village- in Daund block of Pune district. Plight of women is no different in a progressive district like Pune that hails the social reformists Mahatma Phule and Savitribai.
A Jus�fica�on why Society needs to Support Women even in 21�� Century
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Shivananada is resident of Sultanpur, a very small village of Biloli block, Nanded district. Her husband is a primary teacher. She is vic�m of domes�c violence for dowry. Her husband a�empted thrice to kill her, but fortunately she survived. She couldn't bear the torture and on her complaint, a case was filed but was stretched as usual; her miseries too. Her parents brought her back and later she was divorced. She couldn't follow the legal ma�ers amidst social and financial tormen�ng and gave up the compensa�on case.
One can imagine all that might have gone through with her and her children. She was bearing it all but needed a strong support. All this in the largest democracy of 21st century! On the anvil are always vulnerable community sec�ons and women facing the brunt? All such vic�mised need to be reached out and empathised. AFARM has been extending all possible support and will con�nue to support vic�ms of domes�c violence.
Shivnanda had completed HSC and a Fashion Designing course in ITI. So, she decided to do s�tching as means of earning. She hardly earned Rs. 400-500 per month.
Usha Silai programme is a CSR ini�a�ve by Usha Interna�onal. AFARM is implemen�ng this programme in Sultanpur with Bhar�ya Manav Vikas Sevabhavi Sanstha, Biloli as its local partner agency. A�er knowing Shivananda's background, local agency's community worker kept encouraging her. Shivananda found a friend and an empathiser. She has an obvious choice
for Usha Silai three-months training. She showed her dis�nct skills and received apprecia�on by th
trainers.
With improved skills and techniques, she s�tches new pa�erns/designs of blouses in fes�vals and marriage days. She gets be�er earning. She is also an Usha Silai School teacher and has trained 150 women in tailoring and some in special design. A des�tute few year earlier is now a social figure. Her children are proud of her.
It was a privileged moment of her life when she was felicitated by USHA Interna�onal at the hands of the film celebrity Priyanka Chopra at a func�on in Mumbai.
“It was a black past, but now I see a bright future for my children. I am
happy that we are not dependents. I am thankful for all the support
and guidance. Specially, to Bhartiya Manav Vikas Sevabhavi Sanstha &
AFARM who gave me the con�dence to stand in my life. There are many
like me, we are also human and part of society. You don't know who
the next victim will be. But every such victim needs a support. There
are many Shivananda, but there are also Social organisations like
AFARM to lighten the lives of destitute.
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Shivananda Kopurwad
Networking andAdvocacy
This year AFARM has completed its Golden Jubilee Journey of Advancement in Rural Development. In view of this, the Golden Jubilee Souvenir was released at the auspicious hands of Hon. Shri. Sharadrao Pawar, former Union Agriculture Minister. The souvenir retrospect's, through contribu�ons of eminent personali�es, o n t h e d e v e l o p m e n t , c h a l l e n g e s a n d opportuni�es in the most important rural sectors namely water, agriculture, rural livelihoods, voluntary sector, etc. and significant contribu�on of AFARM in these sectors since 1969. The views expressed by the writers will be very useful for se�ng up future direc�on of AFARM. On the occasion of its golden jubilee, AFARM hosted a State Level Conference on “the Role of NGOs in Rural Development”. Hon. Sharad Pawar in his inaugural address expressed “The young genera�on has very less interest in agriculture due to uncertain�es in agriculture. Therefore, more thrust is necessary on post-harvest management and processing businesses”. He envisioned the need to “Adopt modern techniques for enhancing crop produc�vity, to promote agro-based processing industries and to establish informa�on technology-based industries to give momentum to rural economy”. He further expressed that “Since AFARM has done pioneering work in the areas of water, agriculture and livelihoods development over last 50 years; it should now focus on training of youth developing their entrepreneurship and management skills in the rural areas.”
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Organisational Developmentof Small NGOs
Restoration of livelihoods of �ood affected families
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Enhancing Livelihoods Security for the Rural
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Apart from funding leveraging, AFARM has provided training and capacity building, resource materials and on the job technical handholding support to these partner organisa�ons for effec�ve implementa�on of the partnership ini�a�ves and thereby organisa�onal development of the partner NGO’s.
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INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS & ASSOCIATE ORGANISATIONSAFARM was formed as a network of organisa�ons and s�ll con�nues to be with ever expanding memberships and associates. At the beginning of the financial year, there were 86 Member Organisa�ons and 5 Honorary Members on the AFARM General Body. During the repor�ng year, i) Anubhav Pra�shthan Trust-Raigad, ii) Prakash Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha-Sangali, iii) Parivartan Samajik Sanstha-Osmanabad, iv) Jay Hanuman Bahuudeshiya Samajik Sanstha-Osmanabad and v) Indapur Taluka Gram Vikas Pra�shthan-Pune have joined in as Ins�tu�onal members, while Matru Mandir, Deverukh that has ceased most of its ac�vi�es has discon�nued, thus, general body has 95members as on 31st March 2020. At the beginning of the year, there were 279 Associate Organiza�ons; out of these 135 organiza�ons were de-listed for non-payment of annual subscrip�on; whereas 93 organiza�ons were enrolled as new Associate Organiza�ons making a total of 237 at the end of the year.
DIALOGUE WITH MEMBERSOn occasion of Golden Jubilee year, AFARM has undertaken special drive as “Samvad Abhiyan” with its ins�tu�onal members. As a part of this drive, the members of Execu�ve Commi�ee and the senior management team members visited 51 Ins�tu�onal members from various parts of the Maharashtra. This process helped to establish a one-to-one dialogue to appraise members about the ongoing ini�a�ves of AFARM, seek informa�on of their ac�vi�es, understand their views about AFARM's role and ul�mately foster the rela�onship.Further, two regional-level mee�ngs with members and associate organiza�ons were organized by AFARM to improve and strengthen communica�on and coordina�on between AFARM and its network members. In all 130 representa�ves of Voluntary Organiza�ons par�cipated in these mee�ngs. Impending subjects namely regional development issues,
challenges and opportuni�es before Voluntary Organiza�ons, role of AFARM and its services, etc. were discussed in these mee�ngs. These mee�ngs were facilitated by respec�ve Execu�ve Commi�ee members. These mee�ngs proved useful for experience sharing and peer learning.
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONSAFARM has always contributed in strengthening the capaci�es of small organisa�ons to enable them to manage their affairs in the long run and gain credibility among people, government and social sector. AFARM understands that it is necessary to develop a long term plan to enhance capaci�es of small organiza�ons in organiza�onal development. In view of this, Organisa�onal Development of Small Voluntary Organisa�ons programme is being implemented since last 8 years. Over the period, 135 small organisa�ons benefited from this ini�a�ve.
During this year, OD programme was conducted for 20 small NGOs for enhancing their management skills in areas of
Opera�onal Systems, Micro Planning, Proposal Development, Resource Mobiliza�on, NGO Management, and Strategy Planning through training series of 21 days followed by technical handholding.
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Conference on “Role of NGOs in Rural Development”
AFARM celebrated its golden jubilee by hos�ng a State Level Conference on “the Role of NGOs in Rural Development”. Hon. Shri. Sharadrao Pawar former Union Agriculture Minister inaugurated the conference. It was graced by auspicious presence of Hon. Shri. Balasaheb Thorat, Minister-Revenue GoM,
Hon. Shri. Shriniwas Pa�l, MP and former Governor Sikkim, Hon. Mr. Harsh Jaitly, CEO-VANI, New Delhi. More than 400 delegates comprising Chief Func�onaries of NGOs, State Government Officials, Domain
Experts, and media representa�ves all coming from various parts of Maharashtra a�ended this conference.
Hon. Sharad Pawar in his inaugural address expressed “Although large popula�on is s�ll dependent on agriculture, the propor�on of available land for agriculture is decreasing in comparison. Agriculture has become less profitable and resulted into increasing migra�on from rural to urban area. Considering the uncertain�es in agriculture, the young genera�on has very less interest in it. Therefore, more thrust is necessary on post-harvest management and processing businesses”.
Shri. Balasaheb Thorat said that in his experience of poli�cs and development he is a strong advocator of coordinated efforts of NGOs like AFARM and Government agencies for sustainable rural development at wider scale. Problem of youth unemployment is quite impeding even in progressive states like Maharashtra and the problem is aggravated further in rural areas. Hence, AFARM should extend its trainings and strengthen its ini�a�ves together with government for ski l ls building and entrepreneurship development of rural youth.
Sharing his experience of Sikkim and rela�ng to the successful ini�a�ves in Maharashtra Shri. Srinivas Pa�l emphasized,“Hivare Bazar and Kadvanchi are successes in recent past that prove the efficacy of resource management for development of rural economy in sustainable manner. These ini�a�ves need to be replicated across Maharashtra through Voluntary Organisa�ons.”
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Mr. Harsha Jaitley put forth challenges related to the voluntary sector and highlighted the need for NGO centric policy and legal framework so that NGOs can deliver much needed services to the vulnerable communi�es in the society.
Subsequent to the inaugural session, two panel discussions were held, first on “Contribu�on of NGOs in the fields of 'Water', 'Agriculture' & 'Livelihoods' ” and the later on “Challenges & future of the Voluntary sector”.
Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Speaker Maharashtra Legisla�ve Council graced the concluding ceremony. In her address she affirmed that Voluntary Organiza�ons should undertake periodic surveys and studies to assess effec�veness and efficacy of various government policies and schemes.
These can provide construc�ve cri�cism, be eyes & ears of the government and suggest implementable recommenda�ons for overall rural development. AFARM having extensive work experience, wide networking with NGOs as well as government agencies and having an inclusive perspec�ve of rural socio-economy, should lead to create models of partnership between NGOs and government.
Workshop on “Strengthening of Panchayat Raj System”
AFARM organized a State Level Workshop on “Strengthening of the Panchayat Raj System: Challenges and Expected Improvements” aimed at to discuss and sensi�ze government and non-government stakeholders for promo�ng local self-governance in Panchayat Raj Ins�tu�ons.
The state level workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Legisla�ve Council. A renowned Social Scien�st and a prolific writer Dr. Milind Bokil was the Chief Guest and delivered a keynote address on this occasion. More than 120 experts, ac�vists, people's representa�ves, academicians and policy makers a�ended.
Panel Discussions were conducted to amalgamate views of experts, ac�vists, people's representa�ves, academicians and policy makers on i) Current status of village, self-governance and panchayat system; ii) Panchayat Raj Empowerment - Expected Administra�ve and Policy Reforms; and iii) Role and Contribu�on of Voluntary organiza�ons and future direc�ons. The workshop concluded with the Charter of Demands and an all-inclusive Ac�on Plan, which was later submi�ed to the State government for policy adop�ons.
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FACILITATION FOR PARTICIPATION OF AFARM NETWORK MEMBERS IN INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Department of Science & Technology, Govt. Of India in associa�on with Vigyana Bhara� had organised the India Interna�onal Science Fes�val (IISF) during 5th-8thNovember, 2019 at Science City, Kolkata. In line with the overall theme of the fes�val a 'Na�onal Social Organiza�ons & Ins�tu�ons
Meet (NSOIM) was organised involving grass roots level social Organiza�ons & Ins�tu�ons, who are commi�ed to take forward scien�fic interven�ons in societal development and in turn can play a pivotal role in taking forward the flagship programs of the government. AFARM being member of the Na�onal Coordina�on Commi�ee of VIBHA VANI India provided an opportunity to 35 AFARM network members to par�cipate in the various events organised under IISF 2019.
Funds for governance and development should be directly deposited to Gram Sabha account
and the Gram Sabha should be empowered to take appropriate decisions and also, to give its
consent with regards to the spending.
In tune with the spirit and objec�ve of the 73rd Cons�tu�onal Amendment, the Gram
Sabha be recognised as the 'Corporate Body' and should be 'legalized' as the
decision-making unit at the village level. Decisions of Gram Sabha should be binding on the Gram Panchayat and not vice versa.
With the view to decentralize the func�oning of Panchayat Raj Ins�tu�ons, work & du�es
should be specifically divided and enlisted by the Government through a consulta�ve
process. This would bring enough clarity of the distribu�on of work and du�es of
every ins�tu�on.
Gram Sabha should be considered as the basic single unit for governance,
administra�on and development of a Village. Gram Sabhas should necessarily include with
proper representa�on the popula�on in se�lements, hamlets, etc. within the Village.
Charter Of Demands For Strengthening
Of Panchayat Raj System
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Web-portal and collate all necessary informa�on of government programs and
schemes of rural development for the benefit of the public at large.
Gram Sabha should be empowered to administer and manage the local natural
resources and also it should be granted the rights to manage and market the produce from common property, micro-planning of
watershed development.
A Disaster Management Commi�ee should be cons�tuted at village level and all decisions regarding disaster management be taken by Gram Sabha.
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Par�cipa�ng NGOs could learn and develop their understanding on the following themes of the societal development.l UN-SDG goals in Indian context: Vision 2022, 75th year of Indian Independence.l Science for Transforma�on: Technology interven�ons, Innova�ons and Science Dissemina�on for New India. l Empowerment & Livelihood issues: Engaging women and youth for localizing SDGs. l Search for Integrated Susta inab le Development Models. l New Paradigm for Social Enterprises: Governance, resource mobiliza�on & Effec�veness.
AFARM Newsle�er - Maharashtra Krushivardhini
Four edi�ons of “Maharashtra Krushivardhini”, a quarterly bulle�n (popularly known as
AFARM Newsle�er) was published and circulated to more than 600 Non Governmental
Organisa�ons, Community Based Organisa�ons and Government departments engaged in
various sectors of rural development in Maharashtra. All these organisa�ons and
government departments have expressed their sa�sfac�on for the contents of Maharashtra
Krushivardhini.
Resource Material Documenta�on and informa�on dissemina�on is an important aspect of knowledge management. Based on field experiences, AFARM has developed various learning aids and resource materials for benefit of various stakeholders including its members and associates. AFARM resource materials cover themes such as sustainable agriculture, livestock-based livelihoods, watershed development, climate resilient agriculture, entrepreneurship development, digital financial inclusion, water management and community ins�tu�onal development. During the year, AFARM has developed 16 animated films covering themes such as Soil Health Management, Integrated Pest Management, On-Farm Water Management, Climate Resilient Agriculture etc. In addi�on to above, previously produced books / manual, video films and flex posters were made available to 55,824 trainees and also to those interested with dona�on price.
DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION SERVICES
Animated Videos
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Capacity Development of Partner NGOs l On-job experience gained by the grass-roots level partner organiza�ons
has contributed in developing their organiza�onal capaci�es and enabled to replicate or upscale similar interven�ons independently in their opera�onal areas.
l Partner NGOs are implemen�ng specific thema�c projects in different geographies simultaneously and mul�-focal learning helped to moderate and improvise the project ac�vi�es.
Community Ins�tu�ons l Community ins�tu�ons were able to establish linkages and partnerships
for service delivery mechanisms (Inputs, credits, technology and insurance) to strengthen and expand livelihoods ac�vi�es of its members, achieve economy of the scale and fetch be�er prices to their produce.
l Project strategies and processes were helpful in developing community leadership among women, enhancing decision making abili�es of the women driven community ins�tu�ons leading to overall women empowerment.
l Empowered Community Ins�tu�ons were able to leverage financial resources and en�tlements from government benefi�ng about 30% of its members. Collec�viza�on has immensely contributed in developing social bonding within project communi�es.
IMPACTOutcomes are formally presented for the specific projects and sectors. Impacts being cross-cu�ng are more inclusive and drawn from project outcomes, feedback and studies. Major sectoral impacts are presented below.
Re�ections
AFARM has con�nuously sought feedback from the project team, partner NGOs, funders and domain experts as reflec�ons to improvise and add value to the development ini�a�ves. It has formal and informal mechanism to seek the feedback and construc�ve cri�cism. Formal mechanism includes review mee�ngs, monitoring observa�ons, annual assessments, impact studies, etc. Informally, it seeks feedback from the primary stakeholders namely project par�cipants, CBOs, CRPs etc. These reflec�ons during this year are documented as impacts, learning and challenges.
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Community Cadre l Community Cadre in form of CRPs are being recognized as
“change agents” in their communi�es. CRPs are directly involved in respec�ve projects and are also suppor�ng complementary interven�ons.
l CRPs are working as informa�on & knowledge channels for the communi�es especially for the otherwise uninformed but eligible households and developed access to public resources and for government en�tlements. These communi�es have started showing readiness to seek paid CRP services.
Integrated Water Resources Management l Communi�es were able to enhance land–water resource
produc�vity and efficiency leading to improved or diverse livelihoods and income.
l Project communi�es adopted protocols and surveillance mechanisms for water resources planning and management and have achieved posi�ve water balance in their villages.
l Water security 'water for all- throughout the year' has also reduced the drudgery of women for fetching water for drinking and domes�c needs.
l Diverse sources of income have reduced migra�on among distressed households.
l Wasteland is being converted into produc�ve assets; cul�vable waste for cropping and non-cul�vable waste through afforesta�on, agro-forestry, grassland etc.
Sustainable Agriculturel Improved knowledge & skills, adop�on of package of
prac�ces of appropriate plant protec�on, improved soil health and efficient farm-water management have proved as drivers of cost reduc�on, produc�vity improvement and income enhancement in agriculture.
l Eco-friendly agriculture prac�ces, use of local seeds and diversifica�on in cropping pa�ern led to a) nutri�ous food and improved health par�cularly of women and children, b) sustain agriculture-based livelihoods and c) conserve local agro bio diversity.
l Enhanced crop produc�vity and produc�on along with improved family income has led towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2: No hunger and Food Security.
Skills Development and Livelihoods enhancement of Rural Women l Developed skills and improved access to finance and credit
has paved way for up-scaling and star�ng women micro enterprises that have supported family incomes.
l Women entrepreneurs see a role change and are now contribu�ng as equal partners and are ac�vely par�cipa�ng in household financial decisions.
l Quality of life is now at forefront for families of the woman micro entrepreneurs and hence, increased income has been means & measure for child educa�on, health, emergencies and household assets.
l Improvement in leadership quali�es and communica�on skills of these women entrepreneurs has also enhanced par�cipa�on in community level decision making and effec�ve representa�on in Gram Panchayats.
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Community Resource Persons are very important as they are the torch bearers to ensure con�nuity and sustainability. Cadre Building is the corner stone of development projects and therefore, Cadre Building should be cross-cu�ng with strengthened emphasis.
In all the projects implemented by AFARM and network NGOs, forma�on and development of Community Ins�tu�ons is inherent. It ensures par�cipatory planning & implementa�on and imbibes ownership. SHGs, Federa�ons, Coopera�ves, etc. were recognised in different projects and policies and of late FPOs and FPCs have also received legal sanc�ty. Thema�c advocacy is an important func�on and should con�nue further.
Community ins�tu�ons those are engaged in providing diversified services to their members and have developed partnerships and linkages with other stakeholders and ins�tu�ons are be�er placed to achieve long term sustainability.
Cluster level Integrated Natural Resources based Livelihoods Development Strategy with focus on convergence and collabora�ons with various development agencies ensures inclusive and sustainable development of the dependent communi�es. Availability and access to organic and LEISA inputs through micro-enterprises within villages resulted in large-scale adop�on of these prac�ces. This strategy shall be integrated in project planning having emphasis on organic agriculture and LEISA.
Rural women had been ignored in the past, they have the urge but lack exposure and support. Therefore, h a n d h o l d i n g a n d m e nto r i n g s u p p o r t to wo m e entrepreneurs a�er their training has proved effec�ve to expand and sustain their enterprises. AFARM is engaged in developing organiza�onal capaci�es of small voluntary organiza�ons for improving their governance, opera�ons and systems. We realized that there is utmost need to integrate organiza�onal development inputs with small grant funding projects, so as to enable them to mainstream the acquired knowledge in their func�oning.
LEARNINGSLearning help to improve and add value to the project approaches and interven�ons. Some learning are sector specific while others are inter-sectoral; both of these are applicable within opera�onal areas of AFARM as well as can be useful for other organisa�ons within their areas.
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AFARM has always preferred to implement the projects through its grass root level network members. Through this arrangement AFARM provides an opportunity to
such organiza�ons for developing their ins�tu�onal capaci�es. However, we are experiencing difficul�es in ensuring replica�on by partner NGOs mainly due to
further funding.
Community resource persons are func�onal across the project geography. They provide need-based services and support during
implementa�on. However, we are struggling to develop their capaci�es in mainstreaming their services as independent
service provider.
Integrated water resources management includes supply side augmenta�ons and demand management. Over the period, these interven�ons are demonstrated and well established. It is experienced that the compe��ve nature of agriculture makes it dynamic and poses few issues in correc�ng demand management in post-project period.
AFARM has promoted LEISA and organic prac�ces over last few decades. However, it is observed that most of the package of prac�ces (POP) including organic & bio fer�lizers and plant protectant are s�ll to be standardized to suit different cropping pa�erns in the major six Agro-Clima�c Zones of Maharashtra.
Rainfed agriculture that is otherwise vulnerable is most affected due to climate change. The challenge in
developing climate resilient end to end solu�on or packages applicable to various rainfed cropping systems
is restraining the efforts to establish climate resilient agriculture.
GIS and Remote Sensing for geological mapping and resource analysis helps in the planning of watershed projects with be�er
accuracy in shorter �me. It is necessary to equip IWRM with appropriate technology support and adequate manpower.
CHALLENGESImpacts and learning lead the way forward, simultaneously the challenges faced during the course of implementa�on, though overcome, need considera�on for future strategies and planning.
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Monitoring andEvaluation Services
A FA R M b e i n g a s e r v i c e s u p p o r t
organisa�on, plays a vital role in providing
project management services including
planning, monitoring, evalua�on & impact
assessment to various ins�tu�ons and
organiza�ons. AFARM has undertaken six
monitoring & evalua�on assignments
during the repor�ng year for Central &
State Government and Corporate CSRs.
In addi�on, AFARM has undertaken annual
assessment surveys of its ongoing projects.
Based on the findings of the assessment,
necessary mid-course correc�ons are being
done in planning & implementa�on.
Annual assessment reports are submi�ed
to respec�ve funding agencies. AFARM has
used online data collec�on tools like Epi
collect, ODK and SPSS for data analysis and
output table genera�ion.
Na�onal Level Monitoring of Rural Development Programs of MoRD, GoI
implemented in of Jogulamba 40 GPsGadwal, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Wanaparthy districts of Telangana
Special Monitoring of People's Plan Campaign implemented in
60 GPs of six districts of
Telangana State for MoRD, GoI.
Na�onal Level Monitoring of Rural Development Programs of
MoRD, GoI implemented in 60 GPs of 4 districts of Gujrat and
2 districts of Kerala State
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A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 9 - 2 0Third Party Evalua�on of Jalyukta Shivar
Abhiyan works implemented in 164 Villages s of Aurangabad district for
District Collector, Aurangabad
Third Party Verifica�on of Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan wo rks implemented
in 6 blocks & of Akola, Amarava�
Yavatmal district for Sir Ratan Tata sTrust, Mumbai
Third Party Verifica�on of Kasalganga Stream Rejuvena�on
Project in implemented 3 blocks of Solapur district for Sir
Ratan Tata Trust, Mumbai
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Governance and Management
Project Managers & Teams
General Body
Executive Committee
Executive Director
Director Programme
Director Consultancy
Services
Director Training & Education
Director Accounts
HR & Admin
Director Network & Advocacy
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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GENERAL BODYAFARM General Body comprises of 90 Member Organisa�ons and 5 Honorary Members during the current year. The list of Member Organisa�ons is given in Annex. I, whereas the following five esteemed personali�es are Honorary Members who have provided Thema�c strategic inputs to AFARM management during the year.
The General Body sets policies and strategies for the organisa�on, elects Members for the Execu�ve Commi�ee, nominates Honorary Members, considers and adopts reports on ac�vi�es and audited Statements of Accounts of the Society.The 47th Annual General Mee�ng of AFARM was held on 23th December 2019 at S. M. Joshi Sociologist Founda�on, Pune. A total of 57 Members of the General Body a�ended the said mee�ng. The General Body adopted the Annual Report and Audited Statements of Accounts for the financial year 2018-19.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEGeneral Body elects the Execu�ve Commi�ee (EC) in the GB Mee�ng. The EC elec�ons took place once in Five years. Current Execu�ve Commi�ee Members were elected in the General Body mee�ng held on 18th November 2018 for the period 2018 – 2023.
Ex. Vice Chancellor, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Agriculture University, Akola
Senior Veterinarian, Ex-Chairperson, BAIF, Pune
Agro Meteorologist, Pune
Water Resource Expert, Aurangabad
Gender Expert, SOPECOM, Pune
Dr. Venkat Mayande, Pune
Dr. Narayan Hegde
Dr. Ramchandra Sable
Shri. Pradeep Purandare
Smt. Seema Kulkarni
Name Designa�on Name of Represen�ng Organisa�on
Mr. Pramod Deshmukh Chairperson Sanskru� Samvardhan Mandal, Nanded
Dr. Madhukar Gumble Vice Chairperson Apeksha Homeo Society, Amarava�
Dr. Sudha Kothari Treasurer Chaitanya, Rajgurunagar, Pune
Mr. Mahesh Siddheshwar Secretary Appropriate Rural Technology Ins�tute (ARTI), Pune
Dr. Venkat Mayande Member Honorary Member, Pune
Smt. Vasudha Sardar Member Nav Nirman Nyas, Daund, Pune
Smt. Manisha Khale Member Ashish Gram Rachana Trust, Aurangabad
Dr. Kishore Moghe Member Gramin Samsya Muk� Trust, Yavatmal
Mr. Pramod Zinjade Member Mahatma Phule Samaj Seva Mandal, Solapur
Shri. Hanumant Deshmukh Member Yuvagram Vikas Mandal, Beed
Smt. Deepali Deshmukh Member Abhinav Manavhitwadi Sanstha, Satara
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TEAM AFARMA mul�-disciplinary team of 106 full �me professionals (91 male and 15 female) is working with AFARM under the leadership of the Execu�ve Director. The various programmes and their achievements described in this Annual Report are deliverables achieved by the team Members working in line/respec�ve departments namely Program, Training & Capacity Building, Research & Documenta�on, Networking & Advocacy supported by Administra�on and Accounts
Sr. No. Specialisa�on Male Female Total
1 Agriculture Extension 34 2 36
2 Agriculture/Civil Engineering 20 1 2 1
3 Community Development 14 1 15
4 Support Staff 9 3 12
5 Admin & IT 3 5 8
6 Accounts 5 3 8
7 Animal Husbandry 6 0 6
91 15 106
AFARM Execu�ve Commi�ee (EC) is responsible for managing the organisa�onal affairs and implementa�on of decisions of general body. In all six bimonthly mee�ngs of EC took place during the year for periodic reviews of the ongoing projects and provided the line of ac�on to the Execu�ve Director. Further, EC provided approval to annual work plans and budgets, annual reports and annual Statement of Accounts, took strategic decisions and ensured statutory/legal compliance by the Management.EC has played the role of alliance building and liaison with the support agencies. In addi�on, the role performed by EC includes proper management of the funds and movable and immovable proper�es of the society and also to accepted dona�ons and voluntary contribu�ons in cash or in kind or any other form for carrying out the aims and objec�ves of the society.
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Sr. No. Monthly Salary Slab (Rs.) Male Female Total
1 <15000 2 2 4
2 15000-25000 43 7 50
3 25000-35000 30 2 32
4 35001-40000 7 2 9
5 45001-60000 6 1 7
6 Above 60000 3 1 4
91 15 106
TRANSPARENCY DISCLOSURESl No remunera�on, si�ng/ mee�ng fees or any other form of compensa�on was paid to any board member.l Travel reimbursement made to Execu�ve Commi�ee Members for a�ending the board mee�ngs amounted to Rs. 2,86,468/-l The monthly Salary paid to staff is as summarised below.
l No expenditure incurred on interna�onal travel by board members and staff for organisa�onal work whereas expenditure incurred on air travel within the country by staff members for organisa�onal work amounted to Rs.1,02,933/-l Statutory Auditors: Mr. Sudhir Sabne, Vasant Apts. 106/2, Dr. Ketkar Marg, Near Shyamrao Kalmadi School, Erandwane, Pune - 411004.l Internal Auditors: MKRK & Co., Flat No. 3, Shrinivas Guarav Apt., Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Punel Bankers: Bank of Baroda, Pune Camp Branch, Moledina Road, Pune-411001
LEGAL STATUS
OFFICES AND TRAINING CENTRES
Registered Office
Head Office Address
Training Centres
Project Offices
3C, Shankarshet Road, Pune – 4110422/23,
Bldg. No. 2/23, A-B, Raisoni Park, Market Yard, Pune –411037 (MS)
Pune: A/P: Ranje, Kondhanpur Road, Tal. Bhor, Dist. Pune
Latur: A/P: Sakhara, next to Manjra Sugar Factory, Barshi Road, Dist. Latur
l Yavatmal–Wardhmannagar, Behind Hotel Sukhkarta, Darvha Road, Dist. Yavatmal
l Aurangabad – Bajaj Vihar, C-8, Oasis Chowk, Dist. Aurangabad 431 135
l Shirur, Pune – Bhairavnath Society, Baburao Nagar, Shirur, Dist. Pune.
l Phaltan, Satara – A/P-GF-01, Ramalay Reg Laxminagar, Tal. Phaltan, Dist. Satara
l Dahiwadi, Satara – No. 4099. A/P Near MSEB. Tal. Dahiwadi, Dist. Satara
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Legal Status Registra�on No.
Society Registra�on No. MAH/135 Date – 28/10/1969
Trust Registra�on No. F-5319, Date – 18/11/1969
Income Tax Registra�on No.(12 A) CH/P/PNA/2245/1976-77, Dated 10/02/1977
Income Tax Exemp�on (80G )No. Pn/CIT/12A(a)/80G/215/2008-09/2950
Permanent Account No. AAATA3756F
Service Tax Registra�on No. AAATA3756FST001
FCRA Registra�on No. 083930013, Dated 14/01/1985, Valid upto 30/09/2021
GST 27AAATA3756F1ZW
Credibility Alliance Accredita�on No. C.A./50 /2014
Ni� Ayog Registra�on No. MH/2016/0099114
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FINA
NCIA
L OVE
RVIE
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Date: 07-12-2020
Rent 10,13,500.00 9,63,600.00
Expenditure in respect of properties -
-
Interest ( Realised / accrued)
Establishment Expenses -
-
On General Investments : on
Remuneration of Trustee and head of the Math-
-
Fixed Deposits 13,70,852.00 11,49,987.00
Legal Expenses -
-
Saving Bank Account 8,91,490.35 5,56,252.50
Audit Fee 2,45,400.00
2,20,000.00
Other Interest 1,45,947.00 4,35,901.00
Contribution and Fee -
-
Amounts written off
Dividends 1,01,143.55
1,55,955.74
12,763.43 Misc. Expenses 1,190.68
2,78,193.00
20,205.33
Donations in Cash/Kind 3,66,787.00
Depreciation 10,78,505.00
915,810.00
Profit on sale of assets 3,06,447.00
Amounts transferred to Reserves or Specific funds
-
-
Expenditure on the objects of the Trust :
including Input notional costs.
Income from the services provided for
attainment of objects of the Trust (As per schedule I attached)
Watershed Development 163,065,998.33
104,336,818.20
Watershed Development 1630,83,232.70
1017,09,020.40
Relief of Poverty 24,767,521.91 19,239,287.54
Relief of Poverty 294,43,085.49 207,02,133.72
Tribal and Weaker Section Relief -
Tribal and Weaker Section Relief
Advancement of Education 115,868,351.97
5,38,542.00
72,160,900.61
Advancement of Education 1223,81,664.22
3,81,942.00
17,14,118.29
721,60,462.21
Relief of Distress & Flood
Relief of Distress & Flood
-
Medical Relief -
Medical Relief -
-
Others 207,203.96 207,111.83 Others 10,46,370.35
3058,70,906.85 197,100,133.51
Excess of Income over expenditure transferred to Balance Sheet
150,22,855.75 2,098,759.84
TOTAL 3208,93,762.60 1991,98,893.35 TOTAL
F. Y. 2019-20 F. Y. 2019-20F. Y. 2018-19 F. Y. 2018-19
2020
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-
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Financial Overview
54,251,425.46 53,509,652.46
61,180.65 61,180.65
4,791,143.28 6,294,102.08
67,781,121.04 85,372,743.01
1,225,705.00 1,698,719.00
9,310,782.95 22,434,642.15
5,412,960.19 7,511,720.03
453,279.00
60,903.00
15,022,855.75
2,098,759.84
7,511,720.03 22,987,854.78
144,933,078.41 192,419,797.13
14,679,099.00 14,016,307.00
30,469,905.00 71,718,202.00
4,812,706.98 4,729,486.93
190,285.00 461,680.50
24,188,381.20 25,181,257.74 119,009.00 161,969.00
1,046,721.00 1,496,111.00
69,397,831.92 74,518,046.33
29,139.31 136,736.63
144,933,078.41
MARCH 2020
F. Y. 2018-19F. Y. 2019-20 F. Y. 2018-19F. Y. 2019-20
192,419,797.13
Add : Adjustment of Capital Fund (F.C.)
Add : F.C. assets - vehicle-2017-18
3208,93,762.60 1991,98,893.35
For Trustee’s
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Water Conservation Project
Jalvaibhav Water Resources Management (IWRM) Initiative
Ghod River Basin Development Project
Participatory Watershed Development & Ground Water Mgt.
Watershed Development
Drought Proo�ngthrough Soil & WaterConservation
OUR FUNDING PARTNERS
INCOME EXPENDITURE
Rs. 32,08,93,763 Rs. 30,58,70,907
Watershed Development Advancement
of Educa�on
Relief of Poverty
OthersRelief of Distress
& Flood
51%38%
9%2%0%
Watershed Development Advancement
of Educa�on
Relief of Poverty
OthersRelief of Distress
& Flood
53%38%
8%1%0%
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Enhancing Livelihoods Security for the Rural Women in Maharashtra
Rural Livelihoods Development
Poverty Reduction & Promotion of Food Security for Poor & Vulnerable Communities
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojna
Poverty Reduction & Promotion of Food Security for Poor & Vulnerable Communities
Accelerated SustainableCotton Production
Enhancing Livelihoods Security for the Rural Women in Maharashtra
Digital Sakhi Programme
LivelihoodsRestoration of Flood Victims
Sustainable Agriculture
Skills Development & Livelihoods Enhancement
OUR FUNDING PARTNERS
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A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 9 - 2 0
Sr. No. Year of Membership Name of the Member Organisation
1 1970 Marathwada Sheti Sahayyak Mandal, Adalat Road, Aurangabad
2 1970 Agricultural Development Trust, Pune
3 1971 Social Centre, Market Yard, Ahmednagar
4 1971 Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal, Nashik
5 1971 Maharashtra Arogya Mandal, Pune
6 1972 Jnana Prabodhini, Pune
7 1972 Rural Agricultural Institute Narayangaon (RAIN), Pune
8 1973 Verala Development Society, Tal. Miraj, Sangali
9 1975 Yusuf Meherally Center, Mumbai
10 1978 Decospin Charitable Trust, Shahapur, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur
11 1980 Ashish Gram Rachana Trust, A/P Pachod, Tal. Paithan, Aurangabad
12 1981 Gramayan, Pune
13 1985 PIRENS, A/P Loni Bk., Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar
14 1985 Manavlok, Tal. Ambejogai, Beed
15 1986 Yerala Project Society, Sangali
16 1987 Indapur Taluka Gram Vikas Pratishthan, Pune
17 1987 Gramin Shramik Pratishthan, A/P Budhoda, Tal. Ausa, Latur
18 1987 Sanskruti Samvardhan Mandal, Sagroli, Tal. Biloli, Nanded
19 1987 Jeevan Sanstha, Pune
20 1988 Vanarai Trust, Pune
21 1989 Apeksha Homeo Society, Gurukunj, Mozari, Tal. Teosa, Amaravati
22 1989 Gramin Vikas Mandal, A/P Bansarola, Tal. Keij, Beed
23 1989 Institute for Rural Development and Social Services, Jalgaon
24 1989 People's Institute of Rural Development (PIRD), Nanded Road, Tal. Ahmedpur, Latur
25 1989 Jankidevi Bajaj Gramvikas Sanstha, Akurdi, Pune
26 1989 Shanti Seva Mandal, Palghar
27 1990 Rural Communes, Mumbai
28 1991 Samaj Bharati, Netaji Nagar, Latur
29 1991 Sandhi Niketan Shikshan Sanstha, A/P Barhali, Tal. Mukhed, Nanded
30 1991 Nav Nirman Nyas, Pargaon (Salo-Malo), Pune
31 1992 Shramajivi Janta Sahayyak Mandal, Satara
32 1992 Mahatma Phule Samaj Seva Mandal, Tal. Karmala, Solapur
33 1993 The Shirpur Vishwa Mandal Sevashram, Post Shirpur, Dhule
34 1993 Progressive Friends Circle, A/P Mukhed, Nanded
35 1994 Bal Vikas Mahila Mandal, India Nagar, Latur
36 1994 National Institute for Sustainable Development, Pune
37 1994 Gramin Samasya Mukti Trust, Wani, Yavatmal
38 1995 Sampark, Bhaje, Tal. Maval, Pune
39 1995 Yuva Gramin Vikas Mandal, Dharur Road, Tal. Keij, Beed
40 1995 Vanasthali Rural Development Centre, Pune
41 1995 Khandala Taluka Vikas Pratishthan, Tal. Khandala, Satara
42 1995 Jnana Prabodhini, Harali, Solapur
43 1996 Shri. Tirupati Educational and Rural Devt. Foundation, A/P Ramnagar, Tal.Devpur, Dhule
44 1996 Gayatri Foundation, Nandurbar
45 1996 Janseva Mandal, Nandurbar
46 1997 Chaitanya, Rajgurunagar, Khed, Pune
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Sr. No. Year of Membership Name of the Member Organisation
47 1997 Institute of Social Awareness and Reform, Yavatmal
48 1997 Sarvangin Manav Vikas Sanstha, Tuljabhawani Nagar, Latur
49 1999 Smt. Narsabai Mahila Mandal, A/P Wadgaon, Tal. Mukhed, Nanded
50 1999 Appropriate Rural Technology Institute (ARTI), Pune
51 2000 Rugna Seva Prakalp, Tal. Miraj, Sangali
52 2001 Muktai Sanskrutik and Kala Vikas Mandal, Pharande Nagar, Nanded
53 2002 Krushi Va Gramin Vikas Sanstha (Arud Foundation), Nandurbar
54 2002 Rural Foundation, Nandurbar
55 2002 Shramik Janta Vikas Sanstha, Tal. Jawali, Satara
56 2003 Maharshi Vivekanand Samajkalyan Sanstha, Tal. Akkalkot, Solapur
57 2007 Adarsha Mahila Gruh Udyog, Chandra Nagar, Latur
58 2007 Bappa Pratishthan, Pune
59 2008 Pratik Sevabhavi Sanstha, A/P Upali, Tal. Wadawani, Beed
60 2011 Shantidoot Pratishthan, A/P Manor, Tal. Palghar, Palghar
61 2011 Devghar Bahuuddeshiya Samajik Va Gramin Vikas Sanstha, At Wadgaonwadi, Post Wadgaon( Ganja), Tal. Lohara, Osmanabad
62 2011 Abhinav Manav Hitwadi Sanstha, Tal. Godoli, Satara
63 2011 Dnyanamrut Trust, Tal. Phaltan, Satara
64 2011 Gram Parivartan Sanstha, Tal. Khatav, Satara
65 2011 Abhinav Bharat Samaj Seva Mandal, Tal. Karmala, Solapur
66 2011 Vaishvik Vikas Sanstha, Umarkhed, Yavatmal
67 2012 Prabodhini, A/P Takli Dhokeshwar, Tal. Parner, Ahmednagar
68 2012 Society for Empowerment of Villages and Agriculture, Satara
69 2012 Late Shivajirao Patil Gram Vikas Prabodhini, A/P Sainik Takali, Tal. Shirol, Kolhapur
70 2012 Love and Care India Trust, Nagpur
71 2012 Nagpur Diocesan Development Association (Shramadeep), Koradi Road, Mankapur, Nagpur
72 2012 Bhartiya Manav Vikas Sevabhavi Sanstha, A/P Bolegaon, Tal. Biloli, Nanded
73 2012 Omkar Mahila Vikas Pratishthan, Karanje, Satara
74 2012 Shree Mahalaxmi Samajik Vikas Sanstha, Satara
75 2013 Bharatiya Bahuudeshiya Khadi Va Gramudyog Shikshan Sanstha, Tal. Ashti, Wardha
76 2014 Maharashtra Shetkari Shetmajur Vikas Sanstha, Katol, Nagpur
77 2014 Jyoti Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha, Tal. Paithan, Aurangabad
78 2014 Dr. Ramabai Ambedkar Mahila Vikas Sanstha, A/P Keij, Beed
79 2014 Jayvantrao Ghyar Patil Sevabhavi Sanstha, Adarsha Colony, Hingoli
80 2014 Social Education Welfare Association for Multipurpose (SEWAM), Tal. Malegaon, Nashik
81 2015 Help Institute for Natural Development (HIND), A/P Neknur, Tal. Beed, Beed
82 2015 Vichar Vikas Sanstha, Tal. Warora, Chandrapur
83 2015 Abhinav Kala va Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Gokulnagar, Gadchiroli
84 2015 Haritkranti Pratishthan, P. Wanleswadi, Tal. Miraj, Sangali
85 2017 Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Paryavaran Va Sheti Vikas Pratishthan, Jalgaon
86 2017 Astitva Samajik Vikas va Sanshodhan Sanstha, Sangola, Solapur
87 2019 Anubhav Pratishthan Trust, Raigad
88 2019 Prakash Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha, Sangali
89 2019 Parivartan Samajik Sanstha, Osmanabad
90 2019 Jay Hanuman Bahuudeshiya Samajik Sanstha, Osmanabad
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 9 - 2 0AN
NEXU
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PROJECT PARTNERS
Jalvaibhav –Water Resources Management (IWRM) Initiative
Poverty Reduction and Promotion of Food Security
Enhancing Livelihoods Security for the Rural Women in Maharashtra
Digital Sakhi
Name of Project PartnerName of Project
Silai School
1. Abhinav Bharat Samaj Seva Mandal, Solapur2. Jiyamukti Manavseva Sanstha, Latur3. Yuva Gram Vikas Mandal, Beed
4. Mahatma Phule Samaj Seva Mandal, Solapur
5. Chaitanya, Khed, Pune6. Samparc, Maval, Pune7. Bhavtal Pratishthan, Junnar, Pune8. National Institute for Sustainable Development, Pune9. Shramik Janta Vikas Sanstha, Satara10. Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal, Nashik11. Baglan Seva Samiti, Nashik12. Social Education Welfare Association for Multipurpose (SEWAM), Nashik13. Manav Adhikar Sauvardhan Sanghatan (MASS), Nashik
14. Jiyamukti Manavseva Sanstha, Latur15. Gramin Mahila Swayamsidha Sangh, Khed, Pune 16. Sahityaratna Loksahir Annabhahu Sathe Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Osmanabad17. Disha Samajik Vikas Sanstha, Barshi, Solapur18. Abhinav Samaj Seva Mandal, Karmala, Solapur19. Astitva Samaj Vikas Va Sanshodhan Sanstha, Sangola, Solapur
Phase I20. Shri Venkateshwara Bahuudeshiya Sanstha, Kolhapur21. Shramik Janata Vikas Sanstha, Satara22. Mahalaxmi Sanstha, Satara23. Gram Jeevanadhar Samajsevi Sanstha, Ratnagiri24. Jai Kisan Sanstha, Beed25. Bhartiya Manav Sevabhavi Sanstha, Nanded26. Mahatma Phule Sevabhavi Sanstha, Nanded27. Lokprabodhan Sanstha, Latur
Phase II28. Rugna Seva Prakalpa, Sangli29 Abhinav Bharat Samaj Seva Mandal, Solapur30. Bird, Ahmednagar 31. Social Education Welfare Association for Multipurpose, (SEWAM), Tal. Malegaon, Nashik32. Mata Adishakti Samajik Pratishthan, Dhule33. Yahamogi Bahuudeshiya Vikas Sanstha, Nandurbar
Phase III34. Ashish Gram Rachana Trust, Aurangabad35. Love & Care India Trust, Nagpur36. Navchetana Yuva Manch Va Gramin Vikas Sanstha, Pune37. Arunoday Bahuudeshiya Sanstha, Parbhani38. Devghar Bahuddeshiya Gramin Samajik va Gram Vikas Sanstha, Tal Lahara, Osmanabad39. Lokranjan Bahuudeshiya Sanstha, Jalgaon
Phase V40. Manoday Samaj Kalyan Sanstha, Washim41. Shantidoot Pratishthan, Hingoli
Phase VI42. Anubhav Pratishthan Trust, Raigad43. Ashray Bahuudeshiya Sanstha, Thane
Phase VII 44. CARD, Jalna45. Samajik Kranti Bahuudeshiya Sanstha, Buldhana
Phase VIII46. Gagankirti Education Society, Palghar47. Vichar Vikas Samajik Sanstha, Chandrapur48. Atharv Foundation, Sindhudurg49. Indian Social Welfare Society, Godiya50. Ramsagar Gramin Vikas Babudeshiya Sanstha, BhandaraPhase IX51. Konkan kala va Shikshan Sanstha, Sindhudurg52. Abhinav Kala va Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Gadchiroli 51
Organisational Development
of Small NGOs
Name of Project PartnerName of Project
Livelihoods Restoration of
Flood Victims
53. Deepsikha Shikshan Sanstha54. Shri Samarth Bahuuddeshiya Seva Sanstha55. Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Sevabhavi Sanstha, Beed56. Shri Ashtavinayak Seva Sanstha57. Ujwal Disha Bahuuddeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha Aurangabad58. Dnyandeep Rashtriya Samajik Va Shaikshnik Vikas Sanstha, Karad59. Swayamsidha Foundation, Beed60. Ramabai Ambedkar Mahila Vikas Sanstha, Kaij, Beed61. Arunoday Sevabhavi Sanstha, Parbhani62. Prerana Samajik Vikas Sanstha, Raigad63. Shramik Mahila Udyog Mandal, Nandurbar64. Manav Vikas Sanstha65. Shivsai Pratishthan66. Annapurna Sevabhavi Sanstha67. Shamnath Gram Vikas Yuva Mandal, Osmanabad68. Oasis Foundation, Pune69. Kranti Pratishthan, Beed70. Rayat Sevabhavi Sanstha, Nanded71. Siddhartha Lokvikas Pratishthan, Solapur72. Shri Sachhidanand Sevabhavi Sanstha
73. Astitva Samajik Vikas Va Sanshodhan Sanstha74. Prakash Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha
Celeating Golden Jubilee Year
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ABBR
EVAT
IONS Aadhar enable payment system AEPS
Agriculture Development Committee ADC
Broad Bed Furrow BBF
Cement Nala Bandh CNBs
Community Based Organisations CBO
Community Resource Persons CRP
Community Social Organisations CSOs
Continuous Contour Trenches CCT
Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas DWACRA
Entrepreneurship Development Programme EDP
Executive Committee EC
Farmer Field School FFS
Government of India GoI
Gram Panchayat GP
Hectares Ha
Households Hhs
Industrial Training Institute ITI
Information, Education and Communication IEC
Integrated Water Resources Management IWRM
International Science Festival IISF
Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan (JSA) JSA
Krushi Vigyan Kendra KVK
Low External Inputs Sustainable Agriculture LEISA
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Generation Scheme MGNREGS
Ministry of Rural Development MoRD
Non-Government Organisation NGO
Package of Practices PoP
Participatory Rural Appraisal PRA
Producer Group PG
Scheduled caste Scs
Scheduled Tribes Sts
Self Help Group SHG
Soil and Water Conservation SWC
Statistical Package For The Social Sciences SPSS
Sustainable Development Goals SDGs
Swarnyajanati Gram Swarojgar Yojana SGSY
System of Rice Intensication SRI
Thousand Cubic Meter TCM
Unstructured supplementary service data USSD
VIBHA (Vigyan Bharati) Association of NGOs, India VIBHA VANI
Village Development Committee VDC
Village Organisation VO
Voluntary Action Network, India VANI
Women Entrepreneurs WE
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