Sanio ka Sangathan

During first project, village meeting; use of participatory rural
appraisals led to form Parayavaran SHGs. Micro-credit started in
20 villages. This led to easy and cheap access to credit at source.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Persistent efforts of the
communities (Ringal
Organization), Government
reopens restrictions and
permits for ringal use.
• Agri-tools, fancy items from
ringal linked to markets in
local haats/fairs/occasions.
• Plantations save time and
people get raw material in
near by villages.
• Women engaged in ringal
work, getting income from it,
enhanced economic status
and skills for better results.
• Lantana furniture, items,
book racks etc. new items
developed.
SKS started the first project in 6 villages with assistance of
Paryavaran Sikshan Kendra (PSK) and Global Environment Facility
(GEF) United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Small Grants
Program (SGP) in 2003. Following interventions were made in the
project from 2005-06:
Agro-Pastoral Concerns
With involvement of women, 20 Eco-development Committees
were formed in villages. 5 Seed banks formed other activities
conducted by locals through informal institutions.
Avoid seed brokers, use of local seeds promoted and cash payment
system for seed evolved. Educational tours, bio-manure and
polyhouses constructed with women especially.
Fodder problem addressed, nearby land protected and fodder
species planted. This developed about 20 acres of wasteland to
grazing land.
Water Concerns
To mitigate water problem, 45 small irrigation systems and rain
water harvesting tanks were constructed.
Reconstruction and cleaning of 15 traditional waterbodies, layout
of pipe lines took place in villages.
To revive traditional water conservation methods, water
campaigns (JAL YATRA) was organized in villages with Mr.
Rajendra Singh of Rajasthan. This led to building mutual trust as
results were seen by locals.
Gender Concerns
Micro-credits through SHG, Banks linkages established. IGPs
started like goat/buffalo husbandry, vegetable production etc in 5
villages. More than Rs. 100,000 loans have been accessed in SHGs.
All SHGs have bank accounts.
Lantana trainings for furniture and other fancy items.
Awareness about violence on women resulted in cluster level
resolutions. Many women were saved in villages from male
dominance and society neglect.
Ecological Concerns
Organizing camps, seminars, tours and competitions on
environmental issues with school children, led to build sensitivity
in the locals to address their concerns.