(1) Disaster Preparedness-Awareness and Education (Sample Proposal)
“In addition to the existing programmes on disaster preparedness, the project will organize awareness workshops with the community on disaster preparedness and mitigation. Special emphasis will be made on reducing economic risks caused by disasters. Participation will be the key. Community insurance is a significant concept that can be utilized in this intervention. Through community-owned and managed institutions, community insurance can be adopted by the community to lessen the impact of natural disasters on household economy. However, this concept will be developed in consultation with the community after analyzing risks and needs and will develop a participatory package. At this stage, the project will commit itself to undertake research and development of community insurance practices in the project area to evolve a risk coping strategy against economic losses caused due to natural disasters.”
“(2) Sub-sectoral Approach for Increased Production and Marketing for Small Farmers (Sample Proposal)
The project will adopt sub-sector approaches to strengthen the livelihoods of the community, residing in the river basin area. The sub-sector approach has been identified as a beneficial tool for farmers with small and scattered land holdings in increasing their productivity levels and establishing linkages with markets in a sustainable manner. This approach will carry out a detailed diagnosis of potential vegetables, NTFPs, and micro-enterprises combined with intensive market studies to examine the demand and supply chains. The studies will be followed by close training programmes and technical support in production and marketing for the community. The process will help address constraints and seize opportunities to improve incomes and sustainability of the community.”
