Uttarakhand - Department of Land Resources

Take stock of the needs of the community for viable economic development
IX Formation of SHGs:
Who: WDT
When: After identification of vulnerable groups/individuals
SHGs of groups/individuals identified as part of the above-mentioned exercise
and will be formed as per the NABARD guidelines. Economic homogeneity and
emotional affinity will be key factors for formation of any SHG.
They will function as credit and thrift groups. However, to promote Income
Generation Activities from the beginning itself, commodity approach will be
emphasized during the formation of SHG. This will enable to develop further
linkages regarding IGAs at a cluster level.
Other factors to be considered in formation of SHGs are:
‣ Availability of resources, needs and demands of the community as regards
taking up viable IGA in the project areas
‣ Scenario of other ongoing IGA schemes and their beneficiaries
‣ Members of those vulnerable groups, not covered under other ongoing
schemes will be given priority during formation of SHGs under the project
X Capacity Building of SHGs:
Who: DWDU/SLNA
When:Upon identification of capacity building needs by the SHGs & PIA staff
Prepare comprehensive capacity building plan in consultation with SHGs
Training would cover the following areas:
‣ Aspects including market analysis and trends, pricing, rights and rules, etc.
‣ Production aspects of IGA including technical training
‣ Value addition and storage
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