DPR Workshop: 15th-18th April, 2010
Participants: NGOs, Resource Persons, PSU,PMU,DPMT and Line Departments.
Day 1
15th April 2010:
The DPR Workshop started with the registration of the participant and Dr. S.K. Goel, Principal Secretary, Cooperation & Marketing, Government of Maharashtra chaired the session and welcomed all resource persons, Scientist and NGO representatives. Dr. Goel briefed about the objectives of the Workshop and overall strategy of Convergence of Agricultural Interventions in Maharashtra (CAIM). Mr. Dinesh Waghmare, Divisional Commissioner, Amravati as chairperson of Project Steering Committee (PSC) welcomed the all participants and briefed them about the goals and objectives of the CAIM programme.
Dr. Goel addressed the participants on the important aspects such as common comparable, market oriented, and Producer Company focused approach in DPRs. He requested all NGOs to be as much as interactive during sessions to understand the concept of Producer Company (PC) and preparation of DPRs.
Thereafter Mr. Subhas Metha addressed on the “Sustainability of the poor small producers and their communities”. In which he highlighted AR4D Mandate. The presentation highlighted an increase net productivity, safety and quality, Facilitate setting up of PCs by farmer organizations, value addition to optimize shelf life of produce/ products and improve, livelihoods by increasing net income and purchasing power, contact successful farmers to widely replicate their systems, develop small holder friendly and sustainable technologies, capacity building and education.
He highlighted the Actions for Institutional Issues on Improvement on research quality that is action research on successful farmer fields and follow the jury system in mandating AR4D, optimize the local area integrated farming system, all stakeholders to be equal partners, facilitate wide replication of local farming systems, document all sustainable farming systems, invest in creating required GPAs, fund setting up PCs by the poor small producers and staffed by professionals, and Contact successful farmers.
He suggested to have replicable models in their successful systems that can be the diversification of crops to reduce risk factor, Livestock enterprises, Horticulture crops, Locally Adapted Seed and Planting Material to reduce production cost, Fisheries, Highland/ Mountain agriculture, Water and soil resources and their management, Local water conservation management systems, proper Extension services, Successful farmers, ARS and PCs to be contracted for wide replication and optimize land use of the small producers, ARS/ PCs to document case studies of successful farmers, Establish improved ICT to connect the PCs/ successful farmers and ARSs with small holder producer communities and PC to ensure convergence to deliver all Govt. programme (Dindori district, East MP, the week April 18, 2010),
The same article distributed to all the participants.
Focus: Poor smallholder producers
Objectives:
• To meet their own needs for nutrition & food, increased safe and sustainable quality production
• To increase their net income, purchasing power
• To ensure sustainable livelihood improvement
• To primary and secondary value addition on farm
• To set up their own orgs (PCs), staffed by General Practitioner in Agriculture (GPAs )
For Research Policy Shifts Necessary for Capacity Building
Agricultural development policy should focus on increasing net incomes, purchasing power and livelihood improvement, increased investments in AR4D to meet the plan and budget requirements of the poor small holder producers, investment in rural infrastructure, all policies to cover safety, quality, net farm productivity and delivery through PCs [link: www.serp-ncsa.com], diversification and producing inputs on farm, producing first to meet the producer and local communities own nutrition and food needs and primary and secondary value addition to optimize shelf life and zero post-harvest loses
Marketing of agricultural produce/products: Policy for local marketing of produce/products by PC at fair prices, to facilitate primary and secondary value-addition on farm to meet the seed capital requirements for setting up of PCs by the poor small producer organizations and staffing them by professionals, Creating local capacity of a land army to facilitate farmers during planting and harvesting seasons - KAU model, Education Needs, We need to introduce of agriculture general knowledge from primary school curriculum and practical work in secondary schools. Also Two year diploma course should be developed which may include working knowledge of agriculture, farm management, finance, planning and budgeting, ICT, marketing, etc., as general practitioners in agriculture (GPAs)
Thereafter Mr. P. S. Lonkar, Ex. Director of Extension, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur addressed participants about his innovative efforts at MAFSU and they created 45 leaf lets (45 Folders) on animal husbandry and fishery which is available at free of cost online. He told that it is a sustainable model by sale of it of approx. Rs. 18,000 (Rs. 0.50/ for 45 leaflets/folders). He pointed out that the access to information is very important aspect in the context of timely information. He throw an idea of the different combinations of agriculture practices i.e. Least input- least output, Medium input-medium output, high inputs-high output among these we need to have best possible combination in given situation.
On behalf of MAFSU, due to his lifetime association with MAFSU, he assured that they will extend their all possible support to all NGOs and CAIM.
Dr. Alam, the architect of CAIM briefed the audience on objective and goals of CAIM and possible strategies for the implementation.
GCARD2010: Relevance to CAIM Project, SPS Beniwal, Asian Agri-History Foundation
Mr. Beniwal gave the brief overview of his presentation that the status of Agriculture in developing country, brief info about The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) followed by the objectives of GCARD 2010. He briefed that nearly half of the humanity (3 billion people) live in rural areas. Of these, about 2.5 billion are involved in agriculture of which 1.5 billion are resource-poor smallholders. They make up the majority (85%) of farmers in the developing world, and are among the poorest group of farmers. They become important in the context of eliminating poverty and hunger from the developing world. However, they have not been paid much attention so far, and thus deserve utmost attention now.
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research; Established 1970 to assist in Agricultural Research in the developing countries Sponsored by WB, UNDP, FAO, (UNEP), IFAD Funded by Development Banks, Organizations, Donors (Developed and Developing countries), Supports 15 CG Centers (IARCs), Governed by CG Board of Trustees assisted by Alliance of CG Centers; and Science Council; Executive Secretariat; Vice-President of WB as the Chair.
Global Forum on Agricultural Research; Established in 1996; based in FAO Rome which a Neutral Platform for agricultural research (AR) to create awareness and play an advocacy role for important issues in AR and they are financially supported by members of the donor community, development banks/organizations (ADB, IFAD), FAO, etc.
Key issues were discussed during the presentation.
• Pro-poor (small farmers/producers) and environmentally sustainable
• Balancing income generation and household and community food security
• Re-orienting agricultural research, education and support systems
• Blending knowledge systems for an inclusive approach to innovation
• Towards multidisciplinary and cross-sector research approaches (from NARIs to NARES)
• Demand-led AR and partnerships and mechanisms to generate and promote access to knowledge and technology
• Mobilizing financial resources and improving their allocation
• Future energy needs for agriculture with special emphasis on bio-fuels: Implications for farming communities
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and markets
• Harnessing biodiversity for sustainable development
• Balance agricultural development with resilience and stability of livelihoods and equitability in gains of economic growth and development
He also shared the experience of white paper from India prepared by the group of committed social scientists and NGOs as ARD stakeholders.
Mr. Amar KJR Nayak, thereafter, had a detailed discussion on “Mitigating multiple Risks of Marginal & Small Rural Producers through Local Institution”. The participants was very keen to know the risk factors involved in agriculture sector, he highlighted the types of risks, current engagements for poverty alleviation and its disadvantages due to asymmetric information and session concluded with what are the means for mitigating risk factors. There was common consensus on two factors affecting agriculture that is weather and market. Dr. Goel putted them as the two monsters that are affecting agriculture development.
Ms. Sonali and Mr. Bharat Bisht, from Institute of Himalayan Environmental Research and Education (INHERE), Masi, Uttarakhand had exhaustive presentation on CAIM’s objectives and goal along with the active and responsible participation of NGOs had been discussed in great details.
Key issues were discussed during the presentation.
• Pro-poor (small farmers/producers) and environmentally sustainable
• Balancing income generation and household and community food security
• Re-orienting agricultural research, education and support systems
• Blending knowledge systems for an inclusive approach to innovation
• Towards multidisciplinary and cross-sector research approaches (from NARIs to NARES)
• Demand-led AR and partnerships and mechanisms to generate and promote access to knowledge and technology
• Mobilizing financial resources and improving their allocation
• Future energy needs for agriculture with special emphasis on bio-fuels: Implications for farming communities
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and markets
• Harnessing biodiversity for sustainable development
• Balance agricultural development with resilience and stability of livelihoods and equitability in gains of economic growth and development
He also shared the experience of white paper from India prepared by the group of committed social scientists and NGOs as ARD stakeholders.
Mr. Amar KJR Nayak, thereafter, had a detailed discussion on “Mitigating multiple Risks of Marginal & Small Rural Producers through Local Institution”. The participants was very keen to know the risk factors involved in agriculture sector, he highlighted the types of risks, current engagements for poverty alleviation and its disadvantages due to asymmetric information and session concluded with what are the means for mitigating risk factors. There was common consensus on two factors affecting agriculture that is weather and market. Dr. Goel putted them as the two monsters that are affecting agriculture development.
Ms. Sonali and Mr. Bharat Bisht, from Institute of Himalayan Environmental Research and Education (INHERE), Masi, Uttarakhand had exhaustive presentation on CAIM’s objectives and goal along with the active and responsible participation of NGOs had been discussed in great details.
All the NGOs made a brief presentation of their proposal on the following aspects
1. Cluster (community) you have selected or plan to select and its
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
2. Natural resource base of the area
3. Thoughts on how your NGO will enhance net incomes /purchasing power of the farmers
4. Your suggestion so that program objectives are met
• Inter-linkages among SHGs, JLGs, CMRCs, PC, NGO, RNGO
• Sustainable agriculture
• Value addition
• Market linkage
• Seed and planting material
The draft guidelines were given to all NGOs for the further suggestions and recommendations.
Day-2: 16th April, 2010
The Second day started with a prayer, “Itni Shakti Hume Dena data” followed by the presentation of Dr. Amar Nayak on case study of Nava Joyti. He highlighted that the knowledge should meet small and marginal farmers need. The point raised by Chaitanya representative on opportunity cost. There was common consensus that everybody should visit Nava Joyti to see the initiative of Mr. Amar Nayak. He also shared his practical experience that the people are willing to pay higher amount for their products, which is slightly less than the market price.
Thereafter Following line departments presented their ongoing schemes and budget.
List of the Line Departments presented:
1. Department of Agriculture
2. Department of Social Forestry
3. NREGA/EGS
4. Department of Social Welfare
5. Department of Animal Husbandry
6. Department of Fishery
7. Dairy Development Department
8. Tribal Development Department
9. Women and Child Development Department
10. NABARD
All representatives of NGOs were very interactive during their presentations and had clarifications on the implementation and fund release issues. Informative brochure of all line departments were circulated to all NGOs.
There was consensus on the point that it would difficult for any NGO to take follow up from all line department for their fund release and convergence so there should be some mechanism for implementation and execution of the same.
Thereafter Dr. Om Rupela had detailed discussion on Common platform for Detail Project Report. He expressed his view on asymmetries on the project information but the forum disagreed to the same and said they are well aware about the project information. The forum was agreed to add purchasing power alongwith increase in net income. NGOs disagreed as regards the duration of the subproject was modified as per the subproject requirement. Community representatives should be included in subproject evaluation.
It was also agreed that there should be several orientation programmes to all line department for different stakeholders at different level. Dr. Om Rupela also shared the common format for preparing Detail Project Report.
Day-3: 17th April, 2010
The 3rd Days started with prayer, “Itni Shakti Hume Dena Data” followed by the various presentation from PMU and SRTT representative on required components of the project. Ms. Chhaya Singh and Mr. Laxman Bake discussed about the suggestive guidelines to be followed by the NGOs for preparing their DPR. Mr. Amitanshu Choudhary and Mr. Himmat Patel had presentation on Sustainable Agriculture and Market Linkage, Micro enterprise and Small and Medium enterprise respectively. All Resource persons were very keen to understand the design of guidelines and to guide the PMU unit.
There was also common consensus that MOUs with private companies would not possible option for NGOs while submitting DPR therefore they should submit the letter of interest only. NGOs were keen to know about the selection of the programme area and non-duplication of schemes for the same village.
The experts shared information on LEISA and organic farming practices and it was commonly agreed to understand culture of Agriculture. Livestock component and deliverables are completely missing in DPR preparation guidelines and it is decided by all to revise it by discussing with resource persons.
It was also suggested that the Guideline will complete if we compile SCN guidelines and DPR guidelines together and PMU agreed to compile the same and prepare the final draft which agreed by the forum. There was common consensus that DPR document should look like innovative and NGOs need the hand holding support for the market aspect. Mr. Tarak Kate and Chaitnya agreed to share that marketing is completely different area for the NGOs.
Beginning of 3rd Day Dr. Alam gave a detailed presentation on the issues raised by the many experts and participants about the programme and informed that the project design can not be changed at this stage and if required this can be changed at time of Review mission.
Mr. Sudam Pawar APD expressed the vote of thanks to participants for their active participation and cooperation.
Day4: 18th April, 2010
On 18th April PMU has arranged field visit for NGOs, DPMT, PMU and PSU staff at Nerpinglaye cooperative Society, Nerpinglaye village of Morshi Taluka of Amravati District. The activities being carried out by the society for the community was very much appreciable and can be the successful model. The participants understood all the major functions of the society with various aspects like gender representation in the activities of society, marketing aspects etc.
Mr. Laxman Bake, Mr. Santosh Patil expressed vote of thanks to the society for this opportunity.
1. Cluster (community) you have selected or plan to select and its
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
2. Natural resource base of the area
3. Thoughts on how your NGO will enhance net incomes /purchasing power of the farmers
4. Your suggestion so that program objectives are met
• Inter-linkages among SHGs, JLGs, CMRCs, PC, NGO, RNGO
• Sustainable agriculture
• Value addition
• Market linkage
• Seed and planting material
The draft guidelines were given to all NGOs for the further suggestions and recommendations.
Day-2: 16th April, 2010
The Second day started with a prayer, “Itni Shakti Hume Dena data” followed by the presentation of Dr. Amar Nayak on case study of Nava Joyti. He highlighted that the knowledge should meet small and marginal farmers need. The point raised by Chaitanya representative on opportunity cost. There was common consensus that everybody should visit Nava Joyti to see the initiative of Mr. Amar Nayak. He also shared his practical experience that the people are willing to pay higher amount for their products, which is slightly less than the market price.
Thereafter Following line departments presented their ongoing schemes and budget.
List of the Line Departments presented:
1. Department of Agriculture
2. Department of Social Forestry
3. NREGA/EGS
4. Department of Social Welfare
5. Department of Animal Husbandry
6. Department of Fishery
7. Dairy Development Department
8. Tribal Development Department
9. Women and Child Development Department
10. NABARD
All representatives of NGOs were very interactive during their presentations and had clarifications on the implementation and fund release issues. Informative brochure of all line departments were circulated to all NGOs.
There was consensus on the point that it would difficult for any NGO to take follow up from all line department for their fund release and convergence so there should be some mechanism for implementation and execution of the same.
Thereafter Dr. Om Rupela had detailed discussion on Common platform for Detail Project Report. He expressed his view on asymmetries on the project information but the forum disagreed to the same and said they are well aware about the project information. The forum was agreed to add purchasing power alongwith increase in net income. NGOs disagreed as regards the duration of the subproject was modified as per the subproject requirement. Community representatives should be included in subproject evaluation.
It was also agreed that there should be several orientation programmes to all line department for different stakeholders at different level. Dr. Om Rupela also shared the common format for preparing Detail Project Report.
Day-3: 17th April, 2010
The 3rd Days started with prayer, “Itni Shakti Hume Dena Data” followed by the various presentation from PMU and SRTT representative on required components of the project. Ms. Chhaya Singh and Mr. Laxman Bake discussed about the suggestive guidelines to be followed by the NGOs for preparing their DPR. Mr. Amitanshu Choudhary and Mr. Himmat Patel had presentation on Sustainable Agriculture and Market Linkage, Micro enterprise and Small and Medium enterprise respectively. All Resource persons were very keen to understand the design of guidelines and to guide the PMU unit.
There was also common consensus that MOUs with private companies would not possible option for NGOs while submitting DPR therefore they should submit the letter of interest only. NGOs were keen to know about the selection of the programme area and non-duplication of schemes for the same village.
The experts shared information on LEISA and organic farming practices and it was commonly agreed to understand culture of Agriculture. Livestock component and deliverables are completely missing in DPR preparation guidelines and it is decided by all to revise it by discussing with resource persons.
It was also suggested that the Guideline will complete if we compile SCN guidelines and DPR guidelines together and PMU agreed to compile the same and prepare the final draft which agreed by the forum. There was common consensus that DPR document should look like innovative and NGOs need the hand holding support for the market aspect. Mr. Tarak Kate and Chaitnya agreed to share that marketing is completely different area for the NGOs.
Beginning of 3rd Day Dr. Alam gave a detailed presentation on the issues raised by the many experts and participants about the programme and informed that the project design can not be changed at this stage and if required this can be changed at time of Review mission.
Mr. Sudam Pawar APD expressed the vote of thanks to participants for their active participation and cooperation.
Day4: 18th April, 2010
On 18th April PMU has arranged field visit for NGOs, DPMT, PMU and PSU staff at Nerpinglaye cooperative Society, Nerpinglaye village of Morshi Taluka of Amravati District. The activities being carried out by the society for the community was very much appreciable and can be the successful model. The participants understood all the major functions of the society with various aspects like gender representation in the activities of society, marketing aspects etc.
Mr. Laxman Bake, Mr. Santosh Patil expressed vote of thanks to the society for this opportunity.
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