Common Interest Group Approach in Watershed Development
Type: Approaches
Creation: 2009-01-20 00:00 Updated: 2017-07-17 21:04
Compilers: Philippe Zahner
Reviewers: Fabian Ottiger
Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied
- Country: India
- Region/ State/ Province: Orissa
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Description of the SLM Approach
Short description of the Approach
Group is formed based on a common interest such as irrigation to their fileds from the diversion weir.
Detailed description of the Approach
Aims / objectives: 1. To creat village level organisation so that post project maintenance is ensured. 2. To encourage community participation in the programme. 3. To ensure equi-distribution of benefits.
Methods: Common Interest group implements the programme, mobilising resources from the watershed committee.
Stages of implementation: 1. Site selection. 2. Layout. 3. Foundation. 4. Construction of Superstructure. 5. Earthen embankment and guidebunds construction. 6. Turfing. 7. Construction of irrigation channel. 8. User's contribution during the process of implementation.
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