Holistic Rural Development Project in Kendujhar district
The project ‘Holistic Rural Development Project’ will be implemented in 20 villages of Kendujhar district, Odisha, where rural communities face low agricultural productivity, limited livelihood opportunities, and inadequate access to irrigation and safe drinking water. The undulating terrain and dependence on rainfed farming increase vulnerability to climate risks and income insecurity. The project aims to strengthen community institutions, improve natural resource management, and enhance sustainable livelihoods to build resilient rural communities.
The project aims to enhance income and livelihood opportunities of rural households through sustainable natural resource management, diversified livelihoods, and strengthened community institutions to build resilient and self-reliant communities.
REACH
3866 households, 70 villages
REGION
Kendujhar district in Odisha
PROJECT STATUS
Ongoing
TIMELINE
October 2024 to April 2028
BUDGET
₹10.53 crore
PARTNERS
HDFC Bank Parivartan
ACTIVITIES
- Formation and strengthening of Village Development Committees (VDCs) in 20 villages and preparation of Village Prosperity and Resilience Plans, with approval from Gram Sabha and integration into Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP).
- Mobilisation and collectivisation of 1,800 farmers into 150 farmer groups, along with capacity building, skill development, and promotion of sustainable and climate-resilient livelihood practices.
- Construction of 70 farm ponds, development of irrigation infrastructure, and support for farm-based water management to enhance agricultural productivity across approximately 300 acres of land.
- Construction of 80 diversion bund structures, farm bunding across 80 acres, and implementation of other water conservation and natural resource management measures.
- Installation of 66 solar-powered irrigation systems to improve irrigation access and increase farm productivity.
- Promotion of plantation and environmental restoration activities, including forestry plantation across 80 acres and plantation of 4,000 Mahua and 3,000 Cashew trees to enhance income and ecological sustainability.
- Promotion of diversified livelihood activities including vegetable cultivation, poultry farming for 500 farmers, livestock-based livelihood support for 54 households, and backyard poultry support for 800 households.
- Provision of direct livelihood and income enhancement support for approximately 650 households through agriculture and allied livelihood interventions.
- Installation of solar-powered community drinking water systems in 8 habitations to ensure access to safe and reliable drinking water.
- Regular water quality testing, monitoring, and implementation of preventive and corrective measures to ensure safe drinking water.
- Community mobilisation, strengthening of local institutions, and coordination with government departments such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forest, Panchayati Raj, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras to ensure effective implementation and convergence with government schemes.