The AP DAI pilot project is being implemented in two phases due to different modes of financing.  Phase I of the pilot program (April 2006 - June 2007), financed by a World Bank-executed trust fund has initiated activities in 6 villages in three Mandals of Mahabubnagar District.

Phase II of the pilot implementation started in November 2007 and  the project was expanded  into an additional 9 villages in Mahabubnagar and initiate activities in 10 new villages in the Anantapur District. In addition, there is an option to pursue pilot initiatives outside of the 10 selected villages in Anantapur.

The implementation of the AP DAI Phase II is being supported by the Japan PHRD Climate Change Initiative Grant (CCIG) and the World Bank. The pilot activities are implemented by the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) in collaboration with District Collectors in the pilot districts, and under oversight of Principal Secretary, Department of Rural Development through the office of the Commissioner, Rural Development.

Phase 2 - Inception Report  

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