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Patamda Project: |
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The Patamda project of East-Singhbhum district l
ies on the fringe of the Chhotanagpur plateau. The area is characterized
by frequent droughts and rocky subsoil. Even during good monsoons,
the rapid run off ensures that there is very little moisture retention in
the undulating terrain. This area has become more prone to drought due to
continuous deforestation. The Society intervened in 1980 and their comprehensive
development covers 250 villages.
Poor tribes largely inhabit this area.
The project area of TSRD of about 250 villages consists
of a total population of 200,000 spread over 35000 families
of which 60% are tribes. About 55 % of total families are Below
the Poverty Line. Small and marginal farmers along with landless
labourers predominate. In this harsh land, mono-crop agriculture provides
sustenance for a part of the year. Alternative income prospects in the
locality being marginal, poor families migrate to
other places in search of employment. |
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Focus |
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Tribal and underprivileged groups, women, children. |
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Location |
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Located at Macha village, P.O- Birra, Via- Patamda, Dist-East-Singhbhum |
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Area of Operation |
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Patamda and Dhalbhumgarh blocks of East-Singhbhum, Nimdih block of Saraikela-Kharsawa district of Jharkhand. Manbazar-I, Manbazat-II, Barabazar, Bundown blocks of Purulia district in West Bengal |
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Interventions |
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The project has developed several models on Natural Resource Management e.g watershed development by creating different types of irrigation structures, horticulture development, improved agriculture, afforestation with the objective of in-situ moisture retention in the sloping land. Animal Resource Development is another important intervention to generate better livelihood options for the rural poor.
To enhance the moisture retention capacity of the soil as well as to improve the general ecology, the wasteland is utilized under the Greening Program, including promotion of Herbal Gardens. Empowerment of women through Self Help Groups is also being promoted. As a part of the total development program, cultural activities like Chhow, Tusu, Karam, Jhumur are encouraged. Basic health services are provided which includes Reproductive and Child Health, Adolescent Reproductive & Sexual Health.
Skill development training for on farm and off- farm income generation activities is also provided. To empower the people, Integrated Village Panning Process has been undertaken to implement, monitor their own programs at the village level in coordination with Govternment functionaries. |
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