Improving quality of life of the family in general through stabilizing and improving community eco-space, thus improving the socio-economic conditions of families by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities in the selected watersheds.

Narrative

1. Increased availability of potable water within the village year round or for the greater part of the year;
2. Increased food security due to increased agricultural productivity;
3. Enhancement of income through agriculture and access to various livelihood opportunities;
4. Women are organized into self help groups for solidarity enhancement, undertaking of social development activities and quality enhancing measures, to access and manage credit and undertake the possible income generating activities.
5. Enhanced the capacities of the supporting NGO and their staff to become proactive catalyst in the development endeavors of the village through trainings and awareness generation.
6. Building the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) so that they may take active part in their own development.

Achievements:

1. Around 21.59 ha. of waste land has been treated. Over past 6 months around 1990 persondays are generated which has benefitted 102 families, mostly women.
2. Around 1.55 ha. of cultivable land has been treated with farm bunds and stone bunds.
3. In each activity like SWC and Horticulture development, villagers have understood the importance of voluntary labour (Shramdaan) and are contributing without any hesitation. During this period they have contributed Rs 36,659.81.
4. In the cattle care camp around 1328 animals were treated from both Metali and Sarkankopcha villages. As a result, reportedly fewer animals were affected by the changes in the climatic conditions.
5. 1 new SHG with 11 members is newly formed in Metali village and internal loaning process in 3 SHG has been intiated.
6. SHG orientation program for formation of women federation (Samyukt Mahila Samitee – SMS) has been completed with 78 members from 12 SHGs.
7. 700 horticulture plants such as Mango, Guava, Jamun and Awla were distributed to 175 SHGs members from 12 SHG groups.