Uttarakhand - Department of Land Resources

Conflict resolution: Every attempt should be made to resolve all conflicts within the
Gram Sabha and Watershed Committees. The WDT will facilitate the villagers in this
regard.
In case of conflict among GP, WC, WDT and PIAs, the DWDUs will act as the
conflict resolution officer. If Gram Sabha so feels that it requires formal arbitration, a
three-member committee will be set up for the purpose of arbitration. It shall
comprise the PM, DWDU, a nominee of the Gram Sabha and a nominee of the
WDT.
In the above case if either party is unsatisfied with decision of the DWDUs then they
can Appeal to Additional Director, SLNA of the region. The decision of the committee
at Additional Director, level shall be final and binding on all parties.
PREPARATION & PARTICIPATION PROCESS
I. Initial preparation by SLNA:
Who: SLNA and DWDU’s
When: Before village entry
Preparation of communication and information packages for GPs and village
communities
Training/Orientation of project functionaries (DWDU, PIAs) on the vision of the
project, the processes, roles and responsibilities of each entity, and rules
Training of project functionaries on how to work with GPs and village communities
in preparing a Plan (focus on process, roles and responsibilities, rules, from
where to seek what information).
Development of training module for Secretary Watershed Committee.
SLNA may seek external assistance to carry out training and communication
activities. Some notable sources of the state government are Uttarkhand
Academy of Administration, Nainital; Forest and Van Panchayat Training Institute,
Haldwani; State Institute of Rural Development, Rudrapur; CSWRTI, Dehradun;
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