Learning's of JEEViKA(Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project)

Kamlesh PrasadExpert – Institution Building and Social Development

National Mission Management UnitNational Rural Livelihoods Mission

New Delhi

Socio Economic Profile A comparison with national status

Poverty Profile

Poorest > 60%

Poorer 50 to 59 %

Poor 40 to 49%

Source: BPL Survey : Department of Rural Development, GOB

Vulnerability MappingFlood & Drought

Flood Prone

Drought Prone

Flood & Drought Prone

Source: Disaster Management Department, GOB

Vulnerability MappingNaxal affected area

Implementing Agency

Decision of “Self Implementation or Partnership Implementation Model” (we opted for the first one followed by strategic partnership with NGOs in the later phase)

Getting approval from the Government and setting up of “ Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society”

Opting for Society structure for autonomy and flexibility

Representation in governance by those who would be major stakeholders for project implementation

Mandate of Society is kept exclusive for focused implementation of the project.

Society registered as “Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society”.

Initially, only two person were the part of Society.

Nodal department for implementing the Project is the Finance Department, Govt. of Bihar

Setting up of Project Preparation Facility for pilots.

Preparatory phase

Recruitment

HR agency have been contacted for conducting recruitment process – both for state and Blocks

State level position – Head hunting, advertisement, shortlisting and followed by GD and interview.

“Core Team” selected purposefully (invited experienced professionals willing to contribute for the state)

Interim HR at place

RecruitmentFor Block levelSelection process explores

◦Knowledge, ◦Skill, ◦Attitude and ◦Values

Selection process involves ◦Subject test (written or visual test) for knowledge and skill

assessment◦Using psychometric test for assessing comfort level of

candidates with BRLPS work◦Group discussion to assess the behavior in group and

ability to work in group◦Field immersion to assess compatibility with project

environment

Capacity BuildingDeveloped training modules and material

based on existing module available with various agencies

Structured and intensive Induction and Training Programme◦3 to 6 months probation policy◦2 + 15 + 9 + 30 to 60 days model

Experiencing functioning at all levelCombination of training and exposure Performance Appraisal linked with Annual

Performance Pay

Hands-on PracticeRes. TngVIOrientation

Capacity Building

Identification of “Resource Agency” and regular consultation with them (for us SERP)

Stakeholders “immersion”◦ Exposure of Senior GoB officials to similar project◦ Exposure of DMs to similar project◦ Exposure of bankers to similar project

Substantial Capacity Building Investment for Core Team (exposure to various project models, training programme, workshops etc.)

Community to Community Learning Process

One Block

Block Headed by BPM

1 Block = 105 VillagesOne cluster = 35 villages

1 Village = 320 HH

Average Potential of atleast 10 - 15 SHGs per

village

Potential of having one primary federation in each

village

Pilot Action Research Framework

Started pilot to set up “Learning Lab”Pilots LOCATION Existing / New

SHGsCRPS / Block

TeamBank Linkage Livelihood

Intervention

P-1 PURNEA New Area Mobilisation

Block Structure with CRP

- -

P-2 BODHGAYA Old area –Old SHGs strengthening

Block Structure without ACs

- Incense Sticks

P-3 MUZZAFARPUR Old area- SHGs strengthening + federation building

Full block structure

Bank linkage using federation model

Litchis / Honey

P-4 NALANDA New Area mobilisation

Full Block Structure

- Vegetable

P-5 MADHUBANI New Area mobilisation

Full Block Structure

- Fishery and Makhana

Commissioning of studies

Social and Poverty Assessment Livelihood, and Value Chain Analysis Institutional Assessment, mapping of service providers Status of Micro finance in state - SHG- Bank Linkage Environmental Assessment Social Inclusion Organizational Development and HR planning Baseline MIS Development

Structure at BPIU

1 AC and 5

CC

1 AC and 5 CC

1 AC and 5

CC

• Lets start from POP community

• What ever we do we will do the best

• Objective was to create the model resource Village

• Each SPMs took one block as a mentor

• All AC’s and CC’s are stationed within the cluster/ village and operated from there

Community to Community Learning

CRP Model Each cluster one team of External CRP 30 days. Tagged 2 internal CRPs and one project staff (CC)

with each team. Strategy adopted to develop community based

resource Helped to promote community ownership over the

project Created strong base for “Self Managed Institutions” Now, more than 2500 “Community Resource

Persons” are extending services. Guided by CRP policy. CRPs are providing their services to other states as

well.

Development of Project Document

Based on the Pilot learning, studies and consultation:State team with consultation with all stake holders

developed PIP.Development of COMDevelopment of Annual Action Plan Web enabled MIS. Designed Books of Records for SHGs and Primary

Federation.Development of Training Modules and Materials.Financial and Administrative ManualProcurement ManualManuals related to safeguardsBranding - Name of project and logo finalisation.

HRD

Rolling out of HRD manual (right from beginning systematic approach to foster interrelationship among project team and gain their confidence)

An exclusive HR manual in place which keeps evolving as per requirement

Authority devolution for programme implementation and keeps the same updating as required

Remuneration structure stands best/competitive among similar projects in India.

Provision of good range of facilities related to insurance, mobility support, self learning facilities, motorbike loan, laptop purchase support etc.

Rollout of main project

After one year of pilot we launched main Project in 2nd Oct 2007 with Bihar Innovation Forum.

5 district 5 blocks in pilot (2006) to 6 district 18 blocks in 2007 and in 2009, 8 district 44 blocks.

Slowly we introduced District Unit (DPCU) in 2008, till then BPIUs were handhold and mentored by State Teams.

Project Goal

Self Managed SHGs established, covering at least 80% of the target household

At least 50% of those who have received CIF have

increased income by at least 30% of the baseline

At least 50% of SHG members have reduced cost debts from

informal sources

COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE

• EC- 2 from each VO, 5 OB• Support VO• Secure linkages with Govt line

dept, Fin Inst, markets etc• Audit of groups• Micro Finance Functions

• EC- 2 from each SHG, 5 OB• Strengthening of SHGs• Appraisal and disbursement of

CIF• Social Action• Inclusion of POP• Appraisal and management of

CM and CRPs

• Weekly Thrift and Credit activity

• Monitoring group activity

• Group level poverty reduction plan

• Development of family investment plan (Micro Plan)

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CBLF

BLF

VO

SHG PG

Project Spread

Coverage Location

500000 Families. 4000 villages in 44 Blocks

of 8 districts, namely Gaya, Nalanda, Muzaffarpur, Madhubani, Purnia, Khagaria, Supaul and Madhepura

Will give priority to Poor and Women

Project Implementation Structure

Block Project Implementation Units a Team consisting of Block Project Manager, Area Coordinators, and

Community Coordinators

District Project Coordination UnitDistrict Project Manager supported with specialist

State Project Management UnitPD cum CEO supported by thematic experts support staffs

Cadre of Community Resource Persons,

Book Keepers and Community Mobilisers

Dedicated SocietyGeneral Body and Executive Committee

Project Structure

Features of the Project

Following are some major features contributed in project success

“Saturation” approachTargeting under “Self Inclusion Model”Focus 1st on POP in a villageInitially every one in project focus to have a model

strong Resource Community Institutions.Development and strengthening of “Community

Cadre”Maintaining equilibrium of “Community Demand” and

“Project Supply”. (FS, HRF, Insurance)Continuous guidance and support from the Executive

Committee (SPMs participation) and no political interference.Committed full time CEO continuous working with

project since beginning.

Features of the Project

Following are some major features contributed in project success

Dedicated full time core team at SPMU, DPCU and BPIU and its continuity

Substantial investment in staff capacity building and performance monitoring

Convergence with Government, business relationship with bankers and partnership with reputed service provider agencies.

MOU with BanksExclusive System Development (Programme operation, HR,

Admin Finance and Procurement) and its continuous need based updation

Strong MIS in function.Flow of CIF to SHGs/Federation based on graduation

indicators and Micro plan.

Manpower status

LevelNo of

positionsFilled

Positions% of filled positions

Vacant Positions

State unit 58 49 84% 16%

District Units 126 79 63% 37%

Block Units 1207 1029 85% 15%

Total 1100 927 84% 16%

Kosi Project Manpower is included

Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

Sustainable Community Institutions

No of village entered – 1974No of village saturated – 1042No of HH part of SHGs - 3.17 lakhsNo of SHGs formation – 27205No of VO formation – 1277No of BLF – 5No of WFPC - 5No of Community Professional – 4679 (CM, BK, Bank Mitra, VRP, WOWs etc.)

Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

Financial InclusionNo of SHGs with Bank A/C – 20669No of VO with Bank A/C - 870Amount of saving – Rs. 19.87 cr.Amount of Interloaning – Rs. 64.23 cr.No of SHGs received CIF – 16070Amount of CIF to SHGs – Rs. 69.04 cr.No of SHGs linked with bank – 9252Amount loaned by bank – Rs. 27.86 cr.

Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

Livelihoods – PPPP model SRI with 26000 farmers in 3560 ha with average productivity of 7 t/ha SWI with 100650 farmers in 6894 ha with average productivity of 4.5

t/ha PVSP (paddy, wheat and moong) with 5200 farmers in 330 ha 6864 SHG members linked with DCS with average per day milk

procurement of 22596 litre Training and placement to 714 youths in service sector, textile and

security agencies. Honey sector Fishery Makhana Non farm Sector – Mithila Arts, Sujani, sikki, weaving, incense sticks,

Seed producers company

Project Achievement (Till Oct 2010)

Social Development No of SHG members made Signature literate – 1.66

lakhsNo of SHG members benefitted by HRF – 5014No of SHG members benefitted from FSF – 40035No of SHG members covered with insurance (ABY)–

1500No of PDS run by SHG members - 3No of SHG HH benefitted through government

convergence – 10513 (NREGA, IAY, Kanya Vivah etc.)

THANK YOU

Project Components

Community Institution Development

Community Investment Fund

Estimated Budget : US $ 18.01 million or Rs. 75.63 Crore (25%)

Formation & Strengthening of

◦ SHG’s,◦ Producers Groups,◦ Federations.

Estimated Budget : US $ 41.74 million or Rs. 175.30 Crore (57%)

◦ Initial Capitalization fund◦ Livelihood Fund◦ Social Development Fund◦ Service Sector Fund

Project Components

Technical Assistance Project Management

Estimated Budget : US $ 5.75 million or Rs. 24.15 Crore (8%)

◦ Micro Finance Investment and Technical Assistance (MITA)

◦ Rural Business Development Facility

◦ NGO Capacity Building Fund

◦ Bihar Innovation Forum.

Estimated Budget : US $ 7.50 million or Rs. 31.50 Crore (10%)

◦ HR Management◦ Monitoring and

Evaluation◦ Communication