Uttarakhand - Department of Land Resources

Uttarakhand - Department of Land Resources Uttarakhand - Department of Land Resources

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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; 158

Garhwal University; Kumaon University; and GBP University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. Selection of PIAs by SLNA/ DWDUs. Formation of WDT by the PIA’s. II. Orienting communities and GPs to the project: Who: PIA staff supported by communication activities When:Soon after village entry Entry of WDT into village to give basic information on the project Consensus among communities and GP to participate in the project Signing of MOU between the WC and PIAs intent to participate in the project as per the project rules and guidelines for participation and implementation. Social mobilization, including PRA, at village and GP levels; facilitation by WDT. Use of communication tools such as print material, audio-visuals, folk performances to enhance awareness among the community Helped by WDT and community carry out Participatory Communication Needs Assessment (PCNA) to identify communication gaps and develop measure and process to address them Community receives detailed information on watershed management, concept of community-driven and process-led development, concept of ownership, and details of its contribution to the project Information on the project such as vision and objectives, rules, roles and responsibilities of each entity, process of participation and implementation Information sources such as posters and brochures Community receives complete information on financial allocation for its GP and details of the allocation formula 159

Garhwal University; Kumaon University; and GBP University <strong>of</strong> Agriculture and<br />

Technology, Pantnagar.<br />

Selection <strong>of</strong> PIAs by SLNA/ DWDUs.<br />

Formation <strong>of</strong> WDT by the PIA’s.<br />

II. Orienting communities and GPs to the project:<br />

Who: PIA staff supported by communication activities<br />

When:Soon after village entry<br />

Entry <strong>of</strong> WDT into village to give basic information on the project<br />

Consensus among communities and GP to participate in the project<br />

Signing <strong>of</strong> MOU between the WC and PIAs intent to participate in the project as<br />

per the project rules and guidelines for participation and implementation.<br />

Social mobilization, including PRA, at village and GP levels; facilitation by WDT.<br />

Use <strong>of</strong> communication tools such as print material, audio-visuals, folk<br />

performances to enhance awareness among the community<br />

Helped by WDT and community carry out Participatory Communication Needs<br />

Assessment (PCNA) to identify communication gaps and develop measure and<br />

process to address them<br />

Community receives detailed information on watershed management, concept <strong>of</strong><br />

community-driven and process-led development, concept <strong>of</strong> ownership, and<br />

details <strong>of</strong> its contribution to the project<br />

Information on the project such as vision and objectives, rules, roles and<br />

responsibilities <strong>of</strong> each entity, process <strong>of</strong> participation and implementation<br />

Information sources such as posters and brochures<br />

Community receives complete information on financial allocation for its GP and<br />

details <strong>of</strong> the allocation formula<br />

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