THEME PAPERON

WADI-A TRIBAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Village:Lachakadi, Block: Vansda, District: Navsari

Presented by:-Shikha Pamnani(P35091)

INDEXSystematic Study PlanHost OrganizationOrigin Of Wadi ProgramThe Wadi ConceptObjectives Of Wadi ProgramMango Grafting as a Source of Livelihood

Vasundhara CooperativeImpact of Wadi Program

SYSTEMATIC STUDY PLANAIM:To study the entire village in an exhaustive and exploratory manner in order to understand the Wadi program and its socio-economic impact on the lives of the tribal families.OBJECTIVES:practical understanding of the village life and exposure to ground realities.Sensitization to concerns of rural people particularly rural poor.Study of the Wadi program, the primary source of livelihood of the tribal families and its socio-economic impact on the villagers.

Blending classroom learning about rural development and management with field experiences.

METHODOLOGY AND SOURCES OF DATA COLLECTION:Sampling Technique: Snowball ball and Convenient SamplingSample Frame: Lachhakadi village has seven hamlets. Included 4 households from each hamlet.Primary Sources:Informal InteractionsKey informantsSurveys and Focused Group discussionsTransects walks & Observations

Secondary SourcesGram Panchayat RecordsBlock Office RecordsHost Organization Records  

Host Organization:BAIF-DHRUVA DHRUVA- acronym for Dharmpur Utthan Vahini Associate organization of BAIF Formally registered in 1995 Works in tribal predominant districts of south Gujarat namely Navsari, Valsad and Dangs. Started the Wadi Program (Orchards) for enchancing the livelihood oppurtunities of rural

poor

Origin Of Wadi Program Started the Wadi program in Lachhakadi village of Vansda block in 1982. Funding from National rural employment program (NREP). Initially only 44 families came forward . In the 2nd year, more families came forward and by the 3rd year there were around 1000 wadis

in the village. In view of the positive effects, German Development Bank (KfW) and NABARD supported a full

fledged program namely the Adivasi Development Program (ADPG) in the adjoining areas of (Kaprada and Dharampur ) of Vansda. Wadi Program was a conditional Program. Following were the conditions to be a part of the program: Work according to the guidelines provided by the project personnel. Work by themselves on there own plot including their family members and not hiring any

outside help Give up alcoholism

THE WADI CONCEPT Wadi is a Gujarati word which means a small orchard in one

or two acres. Wadi can be of any fruit crop suitable to the area or a

combination of two or three tree crops with forestry species on the periphery of the land holdings.

One acre of wadi consist of 60 fruit crops with about 600-800 forestry species.

Fruit species will provide income after 4-5 years, the forestry species provide adequate income and livelihood security in climatic variations.

Holistic approach that takes into account the production, processing and marketing of the produce.

Unique Aspects Of Wadi Program Creates sustainable livelihood opportunities by developing

the underutilized lands. Provides direct and indirect employment to rural poor. Drastically reduces the distressed migration.

A Typical Wadi Layout in one acre

Objectives of Wadi ProgramThe prime objective of Wadi program was to promote livelihoods and generate self employment for the poor tribal families in their own localities simultaneously improving the quality of life.To meet the objectives, following are the interventions taken up: Promoting fruit and forestry plantation on underutilized land. Promoting improved agricultural techniques and practices. Water resource development and soil conservation to support

plantations Encouraging and developing infrastructure, capacity building for

production, processing and marketing of the produce.Design of Wadi: Selection of Fruit species: One acre of Wadi land:- Basic unit of production. Typical Wadi consist of 40 mangoes and 20 cashew plants. Typical orchard is of 0.4 hectares, 40 to 80 fruit plants and 500 to 600

plant species. Live fence on field boundaries by planting useful plants such as Jackfruit

, Drumstick etc. Apart from that medicinal herbs are also planted in order to increase the

supplementary income.

Rationale for selection of Plant species The plant species were selected based on the following factors:1.Climatic conditions and their suitabilty for agri-horti-forestry.2.Relatively sturdy plants which can grow on arid lands.3.Both Mango and cashew can be processed for value addition.4.Raw Mango as well Processed mangoes have good markets in and around gujarat.5.Farmers were interested in Mango cultivation.

Mango Grafting as a source of Livelihood Required was high quality mango saplings at reasonable price in

short span of time. BAIF trained farmers in group of 20 to graft special mangoes so

that the supply of seedlings is available in the village Mango Grafting became the major source of income for people. Transportation cost was reduced Women participants benefitted the most as they can carry out the

activity in their backyards

Mango Grafting as a source of Livelihood Almost every household is involved in mango grafting They call it as “ Aam Ki Kalam” Any household can make as many mango grafts depending on their

economic status On an average each family makes around 5000 to 10000 mango grafts

every year They usually carry out mango grafting during these months so that they

can grow upto a sufficient height till May-june The sale of the mango grafts take place during months of May and June. It is mostly sold off to Local traders from Gujarat and Maharashtra who

come to the village for purchasing grafts. The price of the graft depends on the height of the graft Minimum height of the Graft to be sold should be 2 feet. Price Range of the Grafts: Graft of 2 feet height :- 17-18Rs Graft of 3 to 5 feet height :- 20-25RsThus if we take the average price of one mango graft to be Rs 20 and on an average if a family sells 10000 mango grafts in an year, the annual income would be: 20*10000=200000Rs (2 Lacs) There are families who earn upto 4 to 5 Lacs annually by sale of mango grafts.

Mango Grafts

Vasundhara cooperative Soon it was realized that Wadi program was incomplete without proper procurement, processing and marketing facilities.

The first processing unit was established at Lachhakadi campus in Vansda, Gujarat in 1985.

Tribal people were trained in processing of raw mangoes and manufacturing mango products

Employment opportunities for tribal people. Soon it was decide that the processing and marketing will be handled by the tribal people and the first cooperative was set up at Lachhakadi campus known as Vasundhara cooperative

The products manufactured are: mango pulp, mango pickle, processed cashew under the brand name Vrindavan.

Impact of Wadi Program

Wadi program of DHRUVA has brought a positive change in the life of people in several ways The Wastelands have now been converted into mango and cashew orchards. People earlier living in thatched sheds now have pucca houses and enjoy the

basic amenities as well luxuries such as television set, mobile, two wheeler and also invest in other activities such as poultry and livestock.

Tribals who were starving and undernourished are food sufficient and have 3 meals a day.

Wadi Model along with livelihood promotion has also led to regeneration of natural resources such as Water resource development and soil conservation.

It has resulted in elimination of misery, forced migration and also improved standard of living.

Seasonal migration has been reduced to great extent as ‘WADI’ provides an year round employment opportunities to the tribal families. This has resulted in increased attendance in schools.

It has resulted in increase production of Cashew and mango and thus more avenues for processing of the farm produce

It has opened employment opportunities for landless people in the procurement and marketing of the farm produce and processing of cashew and mango as well as other income generating activities in the non farm sector.

Apart from monetary gains, it has positive impact on the quality of life of the tribal people by reducing the drudgery of women, increasing education levels among children and non consumption of alcohol and development of a hard working culture.

 

Over all Impact of Wadi Program

Overall coverage of wadi in dhruva till 31st march 2014

DistrictNo. of

VillagesNo of Families

Area covered

in ha

Major fruit

crops

Valsad 158 17121 6363.2Mango , Cashew

nut

Navsari 45 6699 2565.6Mango , Cashew

nut

Dang 228 8274 3120.6Mango , Cashew

nut

DNH 15 917 324.0Mango , Cashew

nut

Total 446 33011 12373.4  

FINDINGS/INFERENCES Wadi Program has led to tremendous development of the tribal people Ist has drastically improved the quality of life of people and people

have gained back their self confidence The economic condition has improved and they are able to spend on

education and health The program assures food security, improved nutrition and improved

healthcare services to the participants. Improving the status of women by involving women in the development

process. Building up local leardership and developing local capabilities to

sustain the development process. Distressed migration reduced to a great extent Tribal families try to put in their own innovation by planting different

plant species such as Lemon and custard apple. Beneficiaries get better prices for their produce through organised

production and forward linkages. The wadi programme is thus aimed at socio-economic rehabilitation of

poor rural tribal families through development of wastelands into productive assets by plantation of fruit trees. 

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