ANUBHAVALA PANDIRI (Telugu)

A compilation of grass root experiences of 40 NGO’s spread through out the state of Andhra Pradesh.   Compilation done through a systemic participatory documentation process wherein the people and field level workers involved in various developmental  programmes have shared and documented their experiences. Facilitation process here was in fact an empowering process. Attractive visuals with appropriate conceptual meaning provided added appeal for the book. This compilation connotes the experiences, conflicts and complexities in Natural Resource Management (NRM) and throws light towards result oriented direction. It informs, inspires and provides inputs to the institutions involved in the NRM. This is an output based on the support of SDC IC NGO Programme AP and APRLP.  A useful referential manual for the PIA’s, Facilitators and people involved in Watershed and NRM related developmental initiatives.

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Price: Rs. 100/- 

At 5 - Building Capacities   (English)

This publication narrates the evolution trajectory of WASSAN's progress in the initial years.  It outlines the context of its emergence, initial steps in building relationships with various stakeholders right from the community to policy makers through its core Fields of Action. And it also projects the rationale and organizational thinking  in terms of changes in its trajectory according to the contextual situation and field requirements. This was published in coincidence with the WASSAN's 5th Anniversary.

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Realize full potential of Paddy Plant - SRI Method of Paddy Cultivation
      (English,  Telugu, Hiindi and Oria versions )
 

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) - A method of paddy cultivation is an emerging alternative all over the world.  Usage of less  water, less seed with no pesticides are some of the core principles of this method.  It has brought out a paradigm shift in looking at Paddy cultivation as an 'Irrigated Dry Crop'.  Accordingly this is being widely promoted by NGOs. Agricultural Universities and some State Governments. Keeping this in view, a Process Manual for the SRI method is developed and published as part of  WWF-Dialogue Project.        

Page No: 20

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Available in this website www.wassan.org/sri

Weeders - A Reference Compendium  (English)

In SRI method of Paddy Cultivation, weeds are not seen as a problem, but as an opportunity. As the weeds are incorporated into the soil by way of mechanical weeder, it helps build up of soil organic matter and subsequently large and diverse microbial population in the soil.   Now various weeders are available for use in SRI.  Few innovative farmers did several experiments for different soil situations and easy operation accordingly design changes are made. Some farmers even developed  multi-row weeders. This reference compendium provides a glimpse of these innovative designs.  

Page No: 28

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Taking Roots - Experiences with SRI in Andhra Pradesh

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) while offers a new way of understanding rice cultivation which makes best use of the local resources, the opinion of the scientific community is divided.   In order to understand the farmers experiences, a questionnaire based interview and observation based study was taken up during the year 2005-06. The survey was taken up with total of 566 farmers. An effort was also made to map the institutions involved in promoting SRI, their special focus and interest and the processes adopted and the policy support system by the state government. This publication presents the  findings of the survey and field observations.

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Developing the full potential of Assigned Lands  

Experiences from a sustained engagement with Comprehensive Land Development Programme (CLDP)  

Comprehensive Land Development Program (CLDP), initiated by Government of Andhra Pradesh in November 2004 is a bold new attempt at investing substantially on the lands assigned to the poor, particularly dalits and other weaker sections.  This report gives a brief presentation on the historical context and operational modalities of CLDP followed by an analysis and critical reflection of the implementation processes through the mirror of a sustained civil society engagement with the program. This report also attempts to capture the key aspects in the process of engagement of civil society organisation with CLDP. This report also attempts to capture the key aspects in the process of engagement of civil society organisations with CLDP. It is based on significant learnings from the NGO programme in Andhra Pradesh supported by SDC and IC with WASSAN as its partner. 

Pages :  60

Copies :  Intercooperation, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 

Pasu Jeevalu - Batuku Nestalu  (Telugu)

This publication is a compilation of experiences related to Livestock and Livelihoods.  Various experiences across the state under different development programs  were scouted and processed in a 'Writeshop'- a participatory documentation process.  Published as part of Lead Advocacy Network (LAN) initiative.

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People's Monitoring of Public Funded Programme 

Experience sharing note on Comprehensive Land Development Programme (CLDP)    (English)

People’s Monitoring Committee (PMC) on Comprehensive Land Development Program (CLDP) is formed by various dalit and agriculture labour unions and concerned organizations primarily to increase the assignees (entitlement holders) control on the program and its implementation processes. This publication intends to share the experience and elaborate on the methodology and tools of People’s Monitoring and to advocate for the same to be institutionalized in the mainstream government programs.

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On the Margin   (English)

Dalit Watershed Program of DDS focused on improving land and livelihoods of Dalits. It provided several insights into making the assigned lands productive and is instrumental in conceptualizing the Comprehensive Land Development Program by the state government of  Andhra Pradesh The study report was jointly published by DDS and WASSAN.

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EDARI VANALU (Telugu)

A compilation of case studies relating to Natural Resource Management based on the experiences of  a NGOs network,  ‘VANA’, Ananthapur.  All these experiences signify the importance of people’s participation and criticality of people’s institutions in the developmental processes. Exploring various options for the livelihoods of the poor within the context of the developmental programmes is the highlight of all these peoples experiences.    An output brought out with the people and field workers sharing and documenting their experiences taking support from a facilitating team from WASSAN. Published by VANA. Useful book for all those involved in Watershed and NRM related activities

Note: Copies are available with VANA Office at Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh

Steps in Planning Process - CLDP (Telugu)

Planning for Comprehensive Land Development Project Planning process in CLDP aims at developing the livelihoods opportunities in a comprehensive manner. Several interventions are necessary to improve the livelihoods opportunities of the poor. For ensuring this, the planning process has to be comprehensive.   This book let helps to understand the planning process for CLDP and also useful as a practice guide.

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Stepping Stones in Watershed Processes 

WASSAN Action Study Project (English)

This is a book based on the report of WASSAN Action Study Project. It throws light on the key learnings of various processes involved in the watershed programme. Various initiatives undertaken and all the constraints faced in the process combined with critical lessons are effectively highlighted. And all these are supplemented with well documented people’s experiences interspersed in between. Published with the support from AEI Luxembourg through CWS. Useful as a road map for all the process oriented stakeholders involved with the watershed programme.

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Took kits Understanding the Process Steps (English)

The key questions and associated questions in this tool kit were originally developed during the process studies studies that WASSAN has conducted in Andhra Pradesh with the support of APRLP and Government of Andhra Pradesh. These questions were further developed and refined during the methodology workshop organized for this current study along with the representatives of Nodal  Agencies from each state namely AFPRO (Chattisgarh), PRADAN (Jharkhand), BAIF (Uttar Pradesh), Department of Agriculture (Nagaland), WORLP (Orissa), NCHSE (Madhya Pradesh) and ARAVALI (Rajasthan). India Canada Environment Facility (ICEF), New Delhi supported this study.

Pages :  36

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Batuku Teeralu - Vrittula Darulu (Telugu)

New technologies, Changing values, lop sided policies and education unrelated to the traditional livelihoods... all these things have been putting pressure on  the rural livelihood  patterns. Some have lost ground in this battle. Some are struggling for survival. And some others have been accommodating themselves to the changed  circumstances. These varied dimensions of livelihood patterns are captured and presented in this book. An output based on the ‘livelihood study’ by DWMA , Kurnool and a consequent documentation workshop by WASSAN. Published with the support from APRLP. This book  reflects the peoples experiences and experiments with the existing natural resources for their livelihoods. 

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Understanding Investments and Impacts in Watershed Program (2003) (English)

This was a study report  for Water Conservation Mission, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The study looked in depth at the impacts of watershed programs in four districts of Andhra Pradesh. It analyzed critically the investments and impacts of various interventions taken up as part of the program. Published with the support of Water Conservation Mission, Andhra Pradesh 

Pages : 163

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Convergence of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Panchayat Raj Institutes (PRIs) in Natural Resource Management (NRM) (English)

This was a short study preceding a workshop on the themes supported by SDC-IC. It was in collaboration with Pilupu and SDC-IC. The workshop proceedings on the subject were published.

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Upscaling of Successful Experiences in the Mainstream Watershed Programme in India - Mechanism, Instruments and Policy Considerations   (English)

A research network consisting of WASSAN, WOTR (Ahmednagar) and Poverty Learning Foundation (PLF, Hyderabad) studied the Experiences of DANIDA supported projects in Maharashtra, Orissa and Karnataka on the themes of user rights, sustainability of watershed interventions, capacity building strategies, targeting poor and participato ry monitoring and evaluation systems. Experiences of other organisations and programs like KAWAD, ISPWDK, World Bank projects etc., from across the country were also drawn from the working group meetings on the three main. Drawing lessons from these experiences over several consultation processes, the operational strategies and policy recommendations are conceptualized. The outputs were shared with wider audience in the National Workshop organized in Delhi in May 2005. These outputs are expected to contribute to improving the watershed policy framework on these themes at the national level.

Page No: 96

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‘Watershed Development Program -  Prakriyala Margadarshaka Sutralu’
( ‘Process Guidelines in Telugu)

Various technical and management aspects coupled with capacity building inputs play a critical role in sustaining the results of a development programme like watershed. In that process one has to look the programme with a broadbase perspective.  Significance of processes lies in respect of the project cycle with all the flexibility in demystifying certain things and ascertaining some  priorities. How to do this?. This book provides some direction in this regard. It lays emphasis on the processes involved in the watershed implementation for achieving its desired objectives. Useful referential tool for Policy Makers, Planning Departments, Project Implementing Agencies and Field Level functionaries. Published with the support from APRLP.

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Hariyali Guidelines : Issues and Concerns (English)

An output based on the consultations with CBOs, NGOs and PRI representatives and  subsequently a national level workshop held in the context of Central Government issuing the Hariyali Guidelines. Outlines the key issues and concerns and provides a policy perspective with some suggestions for strengthening the involvement of PRIs in watershed implementation.    It provides some  base for the debate among Planners, PIAs and PRIs  on the Policy perspective.  Original Hariyali Guidelines, 2003 and a paper submitted during National Workshop are included in toto. Published with the support from APRLP. 

Pages : 50

Price: Rs. 10/-

Watershed Development Program - Process Guidelines - 2003 (Telugu)

In the context of Hariyali guidelines, state government of Andhra Pradesh has evolved Process Guidelines for effective and productive implementation of the program.    These guidelines were translated into Telugu and published with the support from Commissionerate, Rural Developement, Andhra Pradesh.    

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Hariyali - Process Guidelines - 2003 (Telugu)

The National Democratic Alliance government t at centre revisited the existing guidelines and issued new guidelines as 'hariyali' for the watershed program in the country. More role was given to Village Panchayats in implementing the program which has raised lot of debate acrooss the country. These guidelines are translated into Telugu and published for wider dissemination

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Watershed Guidelines - 1995 and 2001 (Telugu)

Emphasis on process oriented approach in watershed implementation necessitates to have a clarity on the watershed philosophy and programme. Sometimes language creates a barrier to understand these aspects. So as to facilitate the process of easy understanding, an attempt is made through this translation.  Published in association with APARD, it is a useful referential book for PIA’s, Watershed Development Teams, Institutional bodies like DWMA, DPIP etc. and people involved in the Watershed activities. 

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Price: 15/-

Comprehensive Land Development Program (CLDP) 
People's Report  (Telugu)

Comprehensive Land Development Project (CLDP) was initiated by Government of Andhra Pradesh in November, 2004 for the development of assigned lands of poor with an objective of realizing the transformation of a land less laborer to landed farmer. To ensure the proper implementation of the program for the benefit of dalits and other weaker sections and promote accountability of the implementation agencies, various dalit organizations, agriculture labor unions, NGOs and individuals came together as People's Monitoring Committee (PMC). A year after its existence,  PMC released a Peoples Report reflecting the status of implementation and process lapses with suggested recommendation.

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Akasam lone Kadu - Anninta Mem Sagam   (Telugu)

The women federations at village and mandal level are functioning as critical institutions and public platforms in implementing several mainstream development programs.  Beginning with the credit and thrift activities, they have their progression into creating natural resource based livelihoods. In the process their journey reflects different experiments, diverse approaches and several process oriented learnings. This book presents a decade long experiences of a dynamic Mandal Mahila Samakhya (MMS) of Daulatabad in Mahabubnagar district, an output of a participatory documentation process facilitated by WASSAN in the form of 'Writeshop'.

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Pedala Chelakallo Batuku Molakalu  (Telugu)

Land being the critical asset in  creating livelihood options, there were many interventions taken up in this regard as part of various mainstream development programs. Apart from the government, there were also efforts from NGOs and other field based organizations. To have a comprehensive ouloook  towards the land development,  paricularly of the poor, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of various critical scattered interventions.  With this objective, an effort is made with this publication to put all the relevent interventions  at one place, in the context of Comprehensive Land Development Program (CLDP) undertaken by the state government of Andhra Pradesh. Various field experiences and case studies  under different developmental interventions are captured and compiled in bringing out this publication.   

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Prakriyalalo Prayogalu - Action Study Anubhavalu (Telugu)

A compilation of experiences of Participatory Watershed Development Programme implemented under the WASSAN Action Study Project (WASP).  It signifies the critical process elements involved in the programme and  various dimensions in implementing them.  It reflects spirit, confidence, obstacles, ulterior motives,  innovations and all the more peoples inclination to work together for their betterment. Published with the support from CWS and AEI, Luxemburg.  A useful guide to the practitioners of watershed development at all levels.
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National Rural Employment Guarantee  Act 2005 (Telugu)

Enactment of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREG) is one of the  landmark legislation with regard to the developmental interventions in the country. It provides a minimum of 100 days wage employment as a legal right and entitlement to the rural labour apart from giving certain facilities at work place. Under this act,  it is the responsibility  of the respective authorities to provide wage employment to the wage seekers within 15 days of of applying for it,. Otherwise there is a provision for entitlement of Unemployment allowance. With an objective to provide awareness on this significant act, and its provisions,  it is translated into telugu and published for wider dissemination

 
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Right to Information  Act 2005 (Telugu)

An another weapon in the public armory  is Right to Information Act. This land mark legislation is aimed for improving  transparency and accountability in the public domain. Accordingly any person can seek for any information  (except the given exemptions under the act) from the designated public authorities and it is the responsibility of such authorities to provide such information within a certain timeframe.  The Act is translated into Telugu for wider dissemination.

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Karuvu nunchi Kalimiki (Telugu)

People’s institutions play a major role in a participatory watershed programme.  Though the roles and responsibilities of these have been clearly outlined in the Watershed Guidelines, groups and active institutions are rarely seen at the ground level.  This small booklet tries to bridge this gap in understanding the objectives of the watershed programme in the spirit of the stated guidelines, particularly in respect of the Group formations and its functionality aspects

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Prabhutwam Nunchi Prajala Chetulloki -
Watershed Abhivriddi Nidhi  (Telugu)  

Peoples capacity in managing and maintaining the assets created during the implementation of the watershed programme is the ultimate indicator for determining its success. Watershed Development Fund (WDF) is one among the tools for evaluating that critical aspect.  This  booklet outlines what is envisaged through WDF during and after watershed implementation in the context of Guidelines.   A referential and  training material  for the PIAs, Filed Workers and people working with Village Level Institutions. 

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Watershed la to  Pallela  Pragathi  
 (Palle Suddulu in Telugu)

Communicating the message of a developmental programme is very critical for achieving its desired results.  It is more so with the programmes like Watershed where people’s participation and processes are  highly stressed upon.  A message is passed onto the people with various means. And it is proven that these messages are highly effective when they are presented in traditional and folk art forms as these are more identified and close to the people.  Palle Suddulu is one such popular art form in Andhra Pradesh. And here it was best   used to disseminate the watershed message among the rural people. The same was  brought out  in a book form with an intention that it can be useful for all others involved in spreading the message in such art form.  Published with the support from CWS and AEI Luxembourg

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Bhagaswamya Vanarula Abhivriddi Pranalika -  (Telugu)
A booklet on Resource Planning

A  referential participatory tool for resource development. It signifies that the people are best judges in deciding what they want for their livelihoods and they have the capacity to identify their needs and plan accordingly. It provides a broad framework for the people to plan their natural resources with equity perspective particularly in relation to watershed programme.   Published with the support from APRLP.  Useful for WDTs, Community Organizers, Facilitators and the Grass root Workers.

Pages : 30

Price:  15/-

Prajalu - Prakriti Vanarulu (Telugu)
Avakasalu - Aalochanalu

A  resource booklet which explains the relationship between the community and natural resources and provides light on the the various options and opportunities to build that relationship. In the process it stresses upon the creative role of community in developing the resources and managing them, in turn getting the diverse livelihood opportunities.

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Karuvu Kastam Taggiddam  (Telugu)
Badyatalanu panchukundam

This booklet tries to explain various options to cope up during the drought situations. In the process, it stresses upon the collective action in taking advantage of different mainstream development programs.

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National Food For Work Program (Telugu)

This booklet  explains the key features of the national food for work program earlier undertaken by the central government.

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