Success Stories -NL -Final - Department of Land Resources
Success Stories -NL -Final - Department of Land Resources Success Stories -NL -Final - Department of Land Resources
IWDP was able to meet the set objectives, thus bringing a breath of fresh air into the lives of the people. It was suitable for the local environment as all the activities were taken up keeping in mind the adaptability, convenience and its accessibility to the local people. The activities were quiet productive and generated the desired outcome. For example construction of community toilet for the convenience of the villagers as well as for the passers-by for maintenance of sanitation in the village and purchase of plastic chairs for use in community gatherings and meetings. Under afforestation 45000 hollock, khokkon and gamari saplings were provided covering an area of 45 hectares. Out of the total saplings planted 30,000 trees have survived whose present value stands at Rs.30 lakhs. It is estimated that after 20 years the value of these trees would be Rs. 150 lakhs. In horticulture 314,000 orange, areca nut, tea and lemon grass saplings were planted covering an area of 54 hectares. Out of the total saplings planted 301,000 trees have survived generating an annual income of Rs.58.56 lakhs. Under soil conservation measures 3 units of water harvesting structures, 3 water tanks and 1500 meters of irrigation channel has been completed. The project has facilitated in the formation of four SHGs and they have taken up income generation activities like poultry, goatery, weaving, kitchen gardening, tea plantation, coconut plantation etc. Photo 1. A view of the water harvesting structure developed under the project Lemongrass or the commonly known citronella is a high valued crop, with multiple uses, easy to maintain, ideal soil binder in hilly areas which are more prone to soil erosion and suitable in different climatic conditions. Lemongrass farm along with distillation unit was established on 4 th July, 2008. The area under cultivation is 12ha and harvesting is done 5 (five) times in a year. The oil sold so far is 2100 kg. Photo 2 & 3. Views of lemongrass field and the distillation unit 114
EVALUATION / EVIDENCE AND REPLICABILITY : The project has the power to create a socio-economic revolution among the rural masses. It has not only produced tangible assets and improved the living conditions of the people, but also helped them in changing much of their social and economic outlook and attitudes. The success of the programme is evident from reduced poverty, rural employment, and enhanced economic opportunities, better education of the children, improved living standards, conservation of natural resources and a cleaner environment. The secret for the success lies in motivation of the target group and the integrated approach to involve them right from the planning till the implementation stage, thus facilitating two-way traffic between the rural masses and the implementing agency. The potential for its replication in other places depends on the adoption of right approach and the techniques involved in its execution. The people of the Tuimei village themselves are the testimony of the success of the programme to other people in different areas. 115
- Page 1 and 2: NAGAL AND
- Page 3 and 4: Photo 3. Community Utility Building
- Page 5 and 6: Economic Earthen Kitchen (EEK) has
- Page 7 and 8: There were plantation of 1.15 lakh
- Page 9: H.3.Heralding the Success of Waters
- Page 13 and 14: where degradation of forest due to
- Page 15 and 16: Photo 6 & 7. Views of orange and pa
- Page 17 and 18: H.5. Longleng District Paves The Wa
- Page 19 and 20: Photo 4 . Gamari Plantation at Yaon
- Page 21: Photo 15 . Bench Terracing at Yaong
IWDP was able to meet the set objectives, thus bringing a breath <strong>of</strong> fresh air into the lives <strong>of</strong><br />
the people. It was suitable for the local environment as all the activities were taken up<br />
keeping in mind the adaptability, convenience and its accessibility to the local people. The<br />
activities were quiet productive and generated the desired outcome. For example<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> community toilet for the convenience <strong>of</strong> the villagers as well as for the<br />
passers-by for maintenance <strong>of</strong> sanitation in the village and purchase <strong>of</strong> plastic chairs for use<br />
in community gatherings and meetings.<br />
Under afforestation 45000 hollock, khokkon and gamari saplings were provided covering an<br />
area <strong>of</strong> 45 hectares. Out <strong>of</strong> the total saplings planted 30,000 trees have survived whose<br />
present value stands at Rs.30 lakhs. It is estimated that after 20 years the value <strong>of</strong> these<br />
trees would be Rs. 150 lakhs. In horticulture 314,000 orange, areca nut, tea and lemon<br />
grass saplings were planted covering an area <strong>of</strong> 54 hectares. Out <strong>of</strong> the total saplings<br />
planted 301,000 trees have survived generating an annual income <strong>of</strong> Rs.58.56 lakhs.<br />
Under soil conservation measures 3 units <strong>of</strong> water harvesting structures, 3 water tanks and<br />
1500 meters <strong>of</strong> irrigation channel has been completed. The project has facilitated in the<br />
formation <strong>of</strong> four SHGs and they have taken up income generation activities like poultry,<br />
goatery, weaving, kitchen gardening, tea plantation, coconut plantation etc.<br />
Photo 1. A view <strong>of</strong> the water harvesting structure developed under the project<br />
Lemongrass or the commonly known citronella is a high valued crop, with multiple uses,<br />
easy to maintain, ideal soil binder in hilly areas which are more prone to soil erosion and<br />
suitable in different climatic conditions. Lemongrass farm along with distillation unit was<br />
established on 4 th July, 2008. The area under cultivation is 12ha and harvesting is done 5<br />
(five) times in a year. The oil sold so far is 2100 kg.<br />
Photo 2 & 3. Views <strong>of</strong> lemongrass field and the distillation unit<br />
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