Proposal for Convergence of NAP & NREGA in Kachchh District : Gujarat Kachchh district of Gujarat state has the largest geographical area 54,652 km 2, which is about 24% of geographical area of the Gujarat State Tree cover : 7.7% Forests Area : 286608.66 ha (5.24 %)
Socio-Economic Profile Human population in Kachchh district : 12.6 lakh with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1000 males. Human population density : 65 persons per km 2 Socio-economically weaker sections 19% of the total population I. Scheduled Caste : 11.9% II. Scheduled Tribe : 7% Rural Population : 69% Urban Population : 31% Literacy rate : 53%, (State average of 61%).
But Unique Ecosystems Rann : Wild Ass & Flamingoes Kachchh Biosphere Reserve 12,454 Sq.km MoEF, Dated 29.01.2008 Wetlands : 254 Migratory water birds Chharidhand : On 09.07.2008 Conservation Reserve Thorn forests : JFM Area Caracal & Wolf Grasslands : Bustards & Raptors Chinkara Mangroves
Main Plants Species : No Important Timber Species Capparis decidua Azardiecta indica Commiphora wightii Salvadora persica Prosopis cineraria Gorad / Khair Aloe vera Aloe vera Salvadora oleiodis Sueda nudiflora Tecomella undulata Euphorbia hirta
NAP : JFMCs in Kachchh : 125 Forests Area : 52,900 ha Fodder & Water NTFP : Medicinal Plants Gum, Honey & Fuel wood Year Grant Received Expenditure Physical Achiev.(ha) 2004-05 160.12 57.08 500 2005-06 89.00 185.82 1250 2006-07 161.00 147.30 1250 2007-08 412.74 421.60 1525 2008-09 303.00 306.03 1525 Grant & Exp. (in Rs Lakhs)
In Kachchh District : Gujarat All the Activities of NAP can be converged with NREGA and funded under NREGA, Because Only two models are being implemented under NAP : Artificial Regeneration Pasture Development Both the activities have more than 60% labour component Entry Point Activities and other overhead expenditure will be covered within 40% material cost. NO Contractor System : But all the Local people have to be employed
Activities Under NAP : Pasture Development : Revival of Grasslands invaded by Prosopis juliflora Grasses Sporobolus Spp Cenchrus Spp
Double Fencing : Barbed and trench for protection Ploughing, application of Farm Yard Manure & Preparation of mounds for salt leaching and sowing of grass seeds.
Grass development in Forest Grasslands
Promote Grass Collection and Stall Feeding from forest grasslands
Ber With C. ciliaris Gundi with C. ciliaris Khejri with C. setigerus C.mopane with C. setigerus
Artificial Regeneration : Conservation and Afforestation of forest area: Water, Fodder, NTFP & Medicinal plants 35,375 Rmt 27,491 Rmt
Conservation and Afforestation Forest regeneration Butea monosperma Cordia gharaf plantation & Nursery
Soil and Water Conservation Tamarix spp Earthen & Rubble bunds with grass Earthen dam with vegetation
Microplanning & Raising plantations
Proposal under NAP for next three Years from 2009-10 to 2011-12 1. Artificial Regeneration : 850 ha / year 2. Pasture Development : 1250 ha / per 3. Entry point activities : Rs 1.6 lakhs per JFMC 4. Micro planning, Awareness training & exposure tours 5. SMC works 6. Overhead ( 10%) 2009-10 - Rs 439.31 Lakhs 2010-11 Rs 432.57 Lakhs 2011-12 - Rs 425.72 Lakhs Total- Rs 1297.60 Lakhs
Other proposed Activities under NREGA from 2009-10 to 2011-12 1. Mangrove Regeneration : 100 ha / year 2. Rubble wall / Trench / Barbed Fencing around Forests area and degraded hills : 200 Km / year 3. Silvi-Pasture development & SMC on Community land : 100 ha / year 4. Plantation along Coastal highway : 50ha/year 5. Shelterbelt along sea coast : 200 ha/year 2009-10 - Rs 185.00 Lakhs 2010-11 Rs 200.00 Lakhs 2011-12 - Rs 220.00 Lakhs Total- Rs 605.00 Lakhs
Other Activities : Mangrove Regeneration Area in World 99300 sq.km Area in India 4850 sq.km Mangrove in Gujarat 990 sq.km Area in Kachchh 727 sq. km Forest Area 58285.46 ha
Mangrove Nursery
Planted Area after 2-3 Years
Shelterbelt Plantation along Coastal border The coastal border plantations are proposed within the limit of 5.00 km from the sea high tidal line. The talukas covered are Bhachau, Gandhidham,Mundra,Anjar, Mandvi, Abdasa and Lakhapat. The Prosopis juliflora will be removed and planted with indigenous species and Casuarina equisitifolia
Shelterbelt Plantation along Field bunds The shelterbelt plantation along field bunds of Casuarina equisitifolia to protect from saline winds Silvipasture plantation on community Land Plantation along Coastal highway
Total proposed outlay under NREGA from 2009-10 to 2011-12 in Kachchh Year Proposed under NAP + Other Activities 2009-10 - Rs 439.31 Lakhs + Rs 185.00 Lakhs = Rs 624.31 lakhs 2010-11 Rs 432.57 Lakhs + Rs 200.00 Lakhs = Rs 632.57 Lakhs 2011-12- Rs 425.72 Lakhs + Rs 220.00 Lakhs = Rs 645.72 Lakhs Total Outlay - Rs 1902.60 Lakhs