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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-11 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 Director (deputation from Gujarat Forest Department), a Technical Expert and multidisciplinary team of civil engineer,
agriculture expert, community mobilization expert, computer operator, MIS coordinator, system analyst and executive assistant.
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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