Uttarakhand - Department of Land Resources

IV Development of Village Watershed Proposal :
Who: Watershed Committee
When: After receiving complete information and initial training on the project
The Watershed Committee of the Revenue Village is responsible for developing
its proposal.
Each member of the RV shall get the opportunity to present his/her views on what
activities should be included in the Proposal
The watershed committee and revenue village must thoroughly understand the
rules and processes of the project.
V. Application of Environment and Social Economic Framework to Village
Watershed Proposal :
Who: Watershed Committee
When: Upon selection of activities
Appendix -1 is applied to ensure that no activity on the negative list of the project
is selected.
Activities which clear Appendix-1 are subjected to Appendix-2. Those falling
under Appendix-2 will need a limited ESA conducted by an outside agency.
Only, then can they be selected for inclusion in the Village Watershed Proposal.
A set of activities, after application of Appendix -1and Appendix–2 are finalized
which will comprise the Village Watershed Proposal.
The Watershed Committee receives a firm commitment from the beneficiaries to
contribute in terms of time, material and/or money as per the project guidelines.
The Watershed Committee asks the following questions with regard to its
Proposal:
Does the Proposal meet the vision and objectives of the project?
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