Five year plans

SKDRDP advocates individual farm development planning annually, which sets targets that provide the direction for the next five years. Plans are drawn with the active involvement of the beneficiary, experts and the project staff. The implementation of the plan takes place in phases.

SKDRDP aims to promote cultivation in barren wastelands and to optimize the use of available lands through the adoption of scientific methods of agriculture. As such, the five year plans focus on crop cultivation and take into account other factors that could affect the development of the land, for instance, suitability of the land, water and soil conservation structures, fencing and open well construction. The plans also map out and allocate budget for the attainment of personal goals within individual families, such as house construction, electrification of the house, education, marriage and festivities. These plans are recorded into a book to be reviewed by visitors and other stakeholders.

Implementation of plans

At every stage, the sevanirathas, supervisors, project officers and auditors inspect and ensure the proper implementation of the plan.

The sevanirathas, or field level functionaries, are the first line of help who rectify problems and visit the beneficiaries regularly. The supervisors keep track of the activities of the sevanirathas to ensure a good relationship between the beneficiary and the project staff. The supervisors also observe the rate of progress and pay surprise visits to the field to ensure proper implementation of the plan.

The project officers, auditors and project coordinators monitor the activities through the supervisors and through field visits. They also check financial statements for accuracy of the expenses for a particular activity.

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