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DWDU, Rajkot
2.1 Project Implementing Agency
The Project Implementing Agency (PIA) is being selected by an appropriate mechanism by State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA). PIAs
would be responsible for implementation of watershed project. These PIAs may include relevant line departments, autonomous
organizations under State/ Central Governments, Government Institutes/ Research bodies, Intermediate Panchayats, Voluntary
Organizations (VOs).The PIA of IWMP-III watershed Project is District watershed development Unit, Rajkot.
2.2 About District Watershed Development Unit, Rajkot.
2.2.1 The organization and its objectives:
The District Watershed Development Unit (DWDU), Rajkot is a district level nodal agency and was established on 12th June 2008 under
constitution of Para 30 of new guideline, to oversee for the smooth implementation of watershed projects in the district. The District
Development Officer (DDO) is the chairman of the DWDU. The DWDU have dedicated and experience staffs comprising one Project
Manager (deputation from Gujarat Forest Department), a technical expert (on contract basis) and multidisciplinary team of civil engineer,
agriculture expert, community mobilization expert and computer operator. The remaining staff i.e. MIS coordinator, system analyst,
Livestock specialist will be recruited very soon. The DWDU Rajkot has its own rented office near Junction plot 5, Prakash Niketan.
The functions of DWDU:
a) Take up the over all responsibility of facilitating preparation of strategic and annual action plans for watershed development projects in
the district.
b) Providing professional and technical support to Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) in planning and execution of watershed
development projects.
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