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4.4 Is there a responsive system for handling complaints and comments about PA management?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
No systematic approach to handling
Complaints are handled in a routine manner
Poor ü
complaints.
and there is no responsive system in place.
Complaints handling system operational
but not responsive to individual issues and Fair
limited follow up provided.
Coordinated system logs and responds
Good
effectively to most complaints.
All complaints systematically logged in
coordinated system and timely response Very good
provided with minimal repeat complaints.
4.5 Does PA management addresses the livelihood issues of resource dependent communities
especially women?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
No livelihood issues are addressed by PA
So long as the legal restrictions can be
Poor ü
management.
imposed, no comments on livelihood issues
Few livelihood issues are addressed by PA
would be justified. At present there is free
Fair
management.
excess for grazing, timber and fuel wood
Substantial livelihood issues are addressed
collection, collection of NTFP etc. Some minor
Good
by PA management.
issues like distribution of Solar energy sources
Livelihood issues of resource dependent
etc. are being addressed at small scale.
communities especially women are
Very good
addressed effectively by PA managers.
5. Output
5.1 Is adequate information on PA management publicly available?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Little or no information on PA management
Information on PA management is available in
Poor
publicly available.
brochures, folders, census reports and
Publicly available information is general
Management Plan.
and has limited relevance to management
accountability and the condition of public
Fair
assets.
Publicly available information provides
detailed insight into major management Good ü
issues for most PAs or groups of PAs.
Comprehensive reports are routinely
provided on management and condition of
public assets in all PAs or groups of PAs.
Very good
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Kishtwar National Park (J&K)
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