GANDHI MANAV KALYAN SOCIETY19 Kamla Nagar, Behind M & S Complex,

New Bhupalpura, Udaipur 3130110294-2810 373

www.gmks.orgmksudr@rediffmail.com

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Gandhi Manav Kalyan Society (referred GMKS) is a non-profit, non-government, voluntary organization, working in the tribal belts of Jhadol, Kotda & Gogunda blocks in the Udaipur district and Sagwara block of Dungarpur district of Rajasthan state. Since 1986, GMKS has been working among 200 villages of 33 Panchyats for the betterment of the weakest and most downtrodden tribal community. The organization has a rich experience of undertaking various developmental activities related to people’s education, health, livelihood & overall development.

Vision: GMKS intended itself for assuaging the plight condition of tribal with a focal point on tribal community of this area to involve yourself in the itinerary of their holistic development and sustainable livelihood by amplification their sources and capabilities in the course of enhanced acquaintance.

Mission: GMKS strives for a self reliant tribal society in which people develop their capabilities of managing their own resources to contribute in a sustained self development process.

Strategy: As envisaged in its mission statement, GMKS adopts the role of a “catalyst”. Its modus operandi is to assist people own their own development process and become capable enough to manage their life and environment independently. The task is not easy as stated. Working with the tribals of different aborigines poses tremendous challenges. But, it is the challenge GMKS has taken up to address with firm dedication, discipline and determination.

PROGRAMMEMAIN INTERVENTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY GMKS ARE:-

• Soil conservation -Pasture Development -Land leveling-Land bunding-Live fencing to reduce the soil erosion -Construction of contour trenches

• Water management-Construction of Gully plugs and LSCD-Construction of Water Harvesting

Structure-Diversion based Irrigation system (haran)-Construction & development of wells

• Child Development— Health and Sanitation— Quality Education— Child protection and participation— Early childhood care— Livelihood

• Sustainable agriculture through organic farming :

Promotion of - Organic agriculture practices- Organic manures- Cash crops- Crop rotation- Awareness on crop production and costing- Health and Sanitation- Provide traditional seeds- Community Lift Irrigation System

• Women empowerment- Formation of SHG- Strengthening of PRIs-Capacity building programs-Exposure visits

• Rehabilitation & mainstreaming of Kathodi (a caste) - Rehabilitation- Drinking Water- Agriculture and Animal husbandry- Primary Education- Health and Sanitation- Early Childhood Care

• Human Resource Development- Capacity Building of Tribal Community- Federation of SHG- Strengthening of PRI- Formation and Strengthening of People’s

organization/CBO

PAST EXPERIENCE IN WATER & SOIL CONSERVATION PROGRAM

# ProgramBene-

ficiaries village

No. Bene-ficiaries Since

1 Formation of Water conservation committees

110 110 3000 members

1990

2 Water awareness program 150 350 1.15 Lakh 19923 Construction of Water harvesting

structures (anicuts)80 38 1.40 Lakh 1989

4 Construction of Check Dams 80 1200 0.60 Lakh 19895 Community Well development 80 150 900 1989

6 Watershed development 35 5425 Hac 0.37 Lakh 19897 Training of water conservation 110 260 8300 1989

8 Roof Rain Water Harvesting structures

7 10 20 families 2006

9 Land development program 45 8500 Acre 3600 families

1989

10 Agriculture development 20 315 Orchard (12600 agro-horticulture

plants)

1735 1990

DHARAMITRA “FRIENDS OF THE SOIL”GMKS has adopted a unique strategy to bring the message of sustainable agriculture and ecological harmony to the Bhomat Region. A organic agriculture training and research centre is been constructed in the land of 20 acre to organize various trainings and research based activities in the area. Total 7500 participants have participated in 180 trainings from surrounding villages, other NGOS, govt dept other state.

Following topics are being covered at Dharamitra• Organic agriculture practices• Promotion of organic pesticides &

manure• Dairy development• Promotion of Food grain, seed

storage, oil seeds and cash crops

RURAL TRAINING CENTRE

GMKS has established a well equipped training centre with two training hall, dinning hall, dormitory, guest rooms. Also facilities of LCD projector, TV, Generator, Vehicle etc are been provided during the various training.

Trainings of following issues are being organized at the centre:• Water Management• Child Development• Women Empowerment• Strengthening of PRIs• Livestock Management• Health (mother & child)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Title: Diversion Based Irrigation Channel (pipe-line) in Udaipur, Rajasthan

Objectives:• Increase the production of winter crop• Secure the production of monsoon crop• Reduce the migration in proposed area• Awareness and promotion of organic agriculture practices• Develop the additional agriculture area• Creation of community assets

Concept: Traditional irrigation practice (Haran)

in tribal pockets of Jhadol block

BACKGROUND OF THE AREA

Rough surface and hilly terrain Drought prone zone ST dominant society 70% Low literacy rate 46% Lack of awareness on every aspect Small land holding (avg 2.5 acre) Less rainy days (18 days in the monsoon of 3 months) No irrigation source Average rain is 549.8 mm but due to heavy water run off

results high soil erosion and drought situation Less availability of drinking water

BENEFICIARIES DETAIL

# Village Total HH

HH Covered

Propose land area

(arce)

Propose length of pipe line (meter)

1 Kelthara 192 54 40 1200

2 Atwal 185 31 28 1200

3 Galdhar 134 40 24 1000

4 Kyaria 96 57 37 1400

5 Ranpur 189 58 43 1100

Total 796 240 172 5900

ACTIVITIES DONE SO FAR:

Survey and Need based assessment for 5 sites Formation of Water User Group have been formed in 5

villages Regular meeting with beneficiaries of 5 villages Exposure tour at the working area of FES Udaipur and

inter villages have been organized Installation of pipe lines with construction of intake

structures at 4 sites and rest 1 is under progressTotal 6181 meter Pipe line has been installed Total 4 Intake structure have been constructed at the water

sourceFood Grain: Wheat (rabi) to 65 framers

Training on Sustainable agricultureDate Duration Participants

26 & 27 May 12 2 days 5028 & 29 May 12 2 days 4212 & 13 Dec 12 2 days 4814 & 15 Dec 12 2 days 30

Total 170

• Demonstration of • Cash crop : Ginger, Turmeric to 50 famers• Pulses & oil seeds: Gram to 65 & Mustard to 85

farmers• Total 4 Trainings of two days each on Sustainable

agriculture practices are organized

Cont . . .

IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM Reduce in migration by 100% (at 4 villages for 209

families) 209 Farmers adopted single crop farming to double crop Change in cropping pattern. Adopting Safed musli,

Pulses, oil seeds etc where previously only Maize was used to grow

Promotion of cash crop (ginger, turmeric etc) which will meet out the need of cash

170 Farmers are capacitized through the trainings towards organic agriculture

CONT . . . 15 farmers can access for drinking water near by at their

house Increase in irrigation area from 64.2 acre to 144 acre Formation and functioning of Village level institution in 5

villages Decrease school children drop out in primary school by

25% 152 farmers are Now growing green vegetables For the 4 completed sites, the management and

maintenance is being done on collectively Liasoning with TAD, Irrigation & agriculture department,

Zila parishad etc

Water supply to the field Community participation on installation

Access to household water Impact in the from of wheat (first time)

Mustard crop Ginger Crop (first time)

Increase hygiene practices Visitors

CHALLENGES Implementation of new concept Raise local contribution in project activities In two sites the water source was situated in reserve

forest where construction permission can’t be granted

Hard rocks during the digging of drainage for pipe lines

Convince to beneficiaries to change the agriculture practices

FOLLOW UP OF PREVIOUS PARTNER’S MEET

Discussion on Water literacy and water budget Mapping of command area Meeting & discussion with water usage association on crop

planning, crop cycle, and production cost of the crop Planning and linkages with various stake holders Value addition and packaging Liasoning with Tribal Area Development Department Change in cropping pattern (Rabi: wheat + oil seeds &

vegetable and Kharif (pulses + vegetable) Promotion of cash crops for economy inhancement

FUTURE PLANNING 25 new sites have been identified Create producer group Sale of production with group approach Value addition in local production

THANKS . . .