PRI CBO
PRI-CBO Convergence Project in Assam
ASRLM-Kudumbashree NRO Partnership
Objectives:
Creating a model for supporting both PRI and CBO networks
Effective convergence between PRI - CBO and departments leading to sustainable practices which addresses the developmental needs of the panchayat as a whole
Creation of robust institutional structure - VOCC and GPCC
Development of local cadres to expand and implement PRI -CBO convergence project
During FY 2014-15, Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) partnered with Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission, Kudumbashree - NRO for implementing PRI CBO (Panchayati Raj Institutions - Community Based Organisations) Convergence Pilot Project in Assam in 36 pilot GPs of two blocks of Laharighat and Bajiagaon in Morigaon and Nagaon districts respectively.The main objective of the partnership between ASRLM and Kudumbashree NRO was to create a model for supporting both PRI and CBO networks for effective convergence leading to sustainable and better implementation of NRLM. In the long run, it should result in the creation of a robust institutional structure of the poor that is closely linked to local governance and development.
Assam was a forerunner amongst other states doing the Convergence pilot project. Now, ASRLM is scaling up the pilot project to 4 new blocks i.e. Barhampur (Nagaon), Laokhowa(Nagaon), Dhekiajuli(Sonitpur) and Borsala(Sonitpur) at first phase from FY 2017-18 onwards. The internal pool (Internal Mentors) developed during the piloting are helping in scaling up the PRI-CBO Convergence project. Kudumbashree- NRO, Kerala has been handholding the Internal Mentors in the scaling up programme. The number of panchayats in the new blocks total to 51. Govt. of Assam is also contemplating to replicate this PRI-CBO Convergence to all blocks of Assam in near future. In its first phase of Expansion,19 blocks have been selected for the project.
Rational for the selection of Blocks:
Phase I and Phase II blocks of ASRLM (Blocks more than 3 years of implementation)
Functioning DMMU / BMMU units
Full- fledged HR positions at the DMMU/BMMU units
At-least 60% saturation in the Blocks
Sufficient CBO structure i.e.: SHG, VOs and CLFs
Capacitated CBO structure
Functioning Jeevika Sakhis
Only 19 blocks can be taken due to the lack of internal cadre (Internal mentors) for the financial year 2018-19
These blocks will be strengthened as Resource blocks for PRI-CBO convergence project because of the following results emerged out of the project:
Capacitated local cadre who can support the model in their own blocks and also be used in scaling of the model in other blocks
A robust institutional structure for enabling convergence and participatory governance at the GP level
CBOs emerging as a service delivery agency
Nurturing innovative action by local communities
Poverty reduction plan prepared by CBO and its acceptance by various stakeholders
Progress during FY 17-18 and FY 18-19: Sensitization Campaign for Stakeholders:
MAJOR ACTIVITY
STATUS OF THE ACTIVITY
1
Orientation to DMMU and BMMU staff
One day district level orientation for DMMU and BMMU staff
Nagaon - 15 Participants
Sontipur - 24 participants
2
Orientation to line department officials
One day block level orientation to different line department officials like agriculture / health/ education/ social welfare / animal husbandry etc.
53 participants from all four blocks representing different departments
3
Orientation to JSs
One day orientation to the JSs of all the panchayat at Block level
Barhampur - 14 participants
Lawkhowa - 13 participants
Dhekiajuli - 16 participants
Borcholla - 11 participants
4
PRI Orientation
Initial orientation (cluster level) to the PRI members
Barhampur - 44 participants
Lawkhowa - 47 participants
Dhekiajuli - 52 participants
Borcholla - 38 participants
Developing Local Resource Group Cadre:
MAJOR ACTIVITY
STATUS OF THE ACTIVITY
1
LRG identification and Selection
Selected LRGs for all the panchayats
Barhampur - 127 participants and 88 selected as LRG’s
Lawkhowa - 189 participants and 68 selected as LRG’s
Dhekiajuli - Ongoing
Borcholla - 139 participated and 102 selected as LRG’s
2
LRG training
Initial Training for the LRGs selected:
Barhampur - 76 participants
Lawkhowa - 59 participants
Dhekiajuli - 156 participants
Borcholla - 80 participants
3
Other Trainings for LRGs
Training on VO and its sub committees
Training on PAE
Training on EAP
Training on VOCC
4
Review meetings
Monthly monitoring by Internal mentors,
Quarterly monitoring by mission staff and external mentors
Identification and developing of Internal Mentors:
MAJOR ACTIVITY
STATUS OF THE ACTIVITY
1
Internal mentor training - Phase I
Completed two day training for 30 selected Internal mentors at Nagaon.
2
Internal mentor selection -Phase II
2 day selection process
Active 39 Internal mentors in field as of now
3
Other trainings
VO and sub committee training
Training on schemes and PAE tool introduction training
EAP and VOCC training
4
Review Meetings
Monthly review meetings with SPC/FC , Mentors and Mission staff
Gram Sabha - Then and Now:
Innovative Activities:
Literacy Programme - 964 SHG members in Barhampur
Kitchen Garden initiative - 52 HH in Borcholla
Re- enrolment of school drop outs ( 30 re enrolled as of now)
Legal counselling committee formation - 2 in Dhekiajuli
Financial Literacy programme - With SBI, AGVB , UCO
Health Camps and immunisation campaign
Eye Camps
Adolescence awareness classes
Legal literacy classes - VOCC in coordination with advocates, police etc
Women’s day celebration
Bal Sabha Programme
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