North Cachar Hills

Human resource development and children & women welfare 

  Education

Standard of education in this Hill district is by and large is much below the state average. Out of total no. of 72420 children 64003 are school going, 6006 are school drop outs and 2411 are in colleges.

        Altogether from LP to College level there are 919 institutions with a total enrolment of 66414 students. The student teacher ratio is 1 to 16. The infrastructural constraints have been felt in pursuing education in all stages. This includes the improvement and construction of school/college buildings and boundary walls for security measures. The infrastructure may further include the educational and accomodational items in the school buildings. With the constant involvement of the N.C.Hills District Autonomous Council there has been perceptible development work. For want of adequate fund this could not be achieved up to the optimum expectation.

        Constraints

The major constraints are:

i)                  Non existence of sufficient number of educational institutions.

ii)                Non-availability of school hostels.

iii)             Non availability of educational infrastructure like building, boundary, benches and other educational tools.

    Gap

    To meet up the gaps with the SDA under RSVY we have proposed for construction of girls hostel, additional class rooms, RCC library, reading room, brick boundary wall under 20 nos. of projects with a financial involvement of Rs.4,00,000.00 for 3 years.

Impact

    There will be several benefits if the projects are completed within 3 years i.e. within 2007 as scheduled.

    Following are the impacts.

i)                  66414 children will get education.

ii)                300 hostellers will be accommodated.

iii)             Security measures are being taken by constructing brick boundary walls to avoid encroachment of school land.

                                         BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE  SCHEMES FOR THE YEARS 2004-05

 N.B. :- As advised present photographs of the institutions proposed   for renovation and improvement will be maintained before the work starts.

                                     BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE  SCHEMES FOR THE YEARS 2005-06

 N.B. :- As advised present photographs of the institutions proposed   for renovation and improvement will be maintained before the work starts.

                                     BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE  SCHEMES FOR THE YEARS 2006-07

 N.B. :- As advised present photographs of the institutions proposed   for renovation and improvement will be maintained before the work starts.

 WELFARE  OF WOMEN & CHILDREN 

Demographically the women constitute half of the population of   the district, but the  status of the women is reduced to providers and producers.  producers. This is yet to be the realization of the treating them as individuals with human dignity. The children, especially the rural ones totally lack even the bare minimum of need of nutrition, health care or educational opportunities. Yet, to take care of adequate well  being of the  children, the  women has to be educated, motivated and  made self sufficient to stand up to the challenge of bringing up a healthy family where the needs of the children and the old aged, and for that matter, the family as a whole. This proposal under RSVY proposes to fill in this critical gap in the regular planning process, by upgrading their natural skill in Weaving to make it  economically viable, and sustainable in the long term, thus  creating a permanent source of income for this vulnerable group of people in the rural and semi urban areas of the district as per norms of SGSY.

           OBJECTIVES :- 

                 1.                To create awareness among the women targeted.

2.                Upgrade the weaving skill of women in appropriate technology.

3.                To generate income through the weaving activity.

4.                To improve managerial ability for management of growth activities for their employment.

5.                To  provide modern weaving technology and marketing abilities.

          PROJECT  AREA :-  

                 The project area will be the  targeted women in a manner from the rural areas of North  Cachar Hills district.

PROJECT  COMPONENTS :

1.Training in Basic orientation.

2.Formation of  Self Help Groups, provision of revolving fund.

3.Training in skill  upgrading on handloom weaving.

4.Assistance for provisions in weaving assets and equipments.

5.Provisions for  forward and backward linkages.

6.Project monitoring.

 Training in basic orientation.

         Though the women have been  playing an important role in the family, they are not given any importance in society and  matters relating  to the  affairs of the family. So it is proposed to organize training  camp for basic orientation about their  status  and  to create awareness in literacy, maintaining basic principles of hygiene to prevent poor health of the family, especially the children, and to encourage group activities by  identifying leaders from among them and to build up leadership qualities in the target group. A total  of 2500 nos. of women fro 250 batches would be  provided training in these fields which  are to be organized at Block Headquarters and  the duration of  such training will be 3 days  and  resource personnel will be invited to conduct such awareness training.

Formation of SHGs

         After the training  as indicated above, Self  Help Groups of the targeted women would be formed and necessary assistances would be  provided by the department in forming the SHGs and managing the same. The SHGs thus formed would  take up productive employment as per their own skill in weaving activities in a sustainable and  economically rewarding manner which with guidance and self confidence in their own  abilities, can provide for them  employment round the year. The  SHGs after they have been properly trained and motivated would be able to take up the procurement of raw materials, market for finished products in manner of daily activities.

Skill Up-gradation Training :

Tribal women are known for their natural expertise in weaving. By suitably training them and making them aware of the potential of modern weaving technique on  Fly shuttle frame loom and jacquard machine attachment as designing equipment these women could  upgrade their  natural abilities and enable them to produce materials which will have a wider market acceptability and will be sustainable in the  long term.                                                                                      

Support to Individual Beneficiaries.

        (i)     Provision of Loom and Accessories :-  The  beneficiaries  would be 

provided with Fly shuttle frame loom and jacquard machine (5 Nos. per SHG will all accessories for taking up production) and 10% of the  cost will be arranged by the SHGs by  themselves or through credit from financial institutions.

        (ii)    The beneficiaries would be provided with a work shed to take up production. The shed would be of the  dimension of 10X10” bamboo wall with  GC sheet roofing which will cost Rs. 10000 per shed and 10% of the cost will be borne by the SHGs.

 Assistance to the SHG : 

         250 Nos.  SHGs would be  assisted by giving them some  tools and equipments for  modernization and adoption of new technology in weaving and design development within a total of Rs. 25,000/- per SHG. In addition  146 Nos. comparatively weaker SHGs  will be assisted with more incentive as required under SGSY norms.

Forward and backward linkage :

         The SHGs would be provided raw materials to its member and also arrange to market the finished product through showroom at different places and marketing through other agencies. They would be helped in participating in Expos and  other exhibitions. The beneficiaries would be  provided with share capital of Rs.2000/- each for arranging credit facilities from banks.

Support from other departments : Necessary helps and assistances would be sought from the department of Handlooms and Textiles, DRDA etc. and Government departments and agencies would be impressed upon to procure the fabrics produced by the SHGs to help in their marketing efforts.

Project implementation :

The project would be implemented by the District Social Welfare Officer, N.C.Hills, Haflong under the supervision of the District Level committee of the RSVY.

Involvement of PROs and NGOs.

The  Elected Members of the Autonomous Council would be  actively involved in the selection of the beneficiaries and implementation of the project. The active NGOs working in the district would also be involved suitably during the course of implementation of the project.

Funding  :

    The  project would be funded by the Planning Commission, Govt. of India under the scheme of RSVY and 10% contribution from the beneficiaries-either self or credit from the bank and will be executed as per SGSY norms.

TRAINING  ON BASIC ORIENTATION

    No. of Trainees :   groups of 50nos. at a time for a duration of two days.

FORMATION OF SELF HELP GROUPS (SHGs)

 REQUIREMENT OF FUND TO BASIC TRAINING OF 50 MEMBERS IN A BATCH FOR  2  DAYS.

1.     T.A. and D.A. to Trainees @ Rs. 50/- per day          Rs. 5,000.00

        Rs. 50 x 2 x 50 nos.                            

2.     Honorarium to resource persons @ Rs. 500 per day  Rs. 4,000.00      

        X4 nos for 2 days.

3.     Hall rent @ Rs. 500 x 2 days.                                Rs.1,000.00       

4.     Contingency for Mike and others for two days          Rs.2,000.00

                                                                                                                                                                                         Total  Rs. :-12,000.00

                                 FUND REQUIRED FOR  2500 NOS. OF BENEFICIARIES FOR

BASIC    ORIENTATION  TRAINING

1.     Basic orientation training of 2500 in batches : @ Rs.  12,000/- per 50 trainees.

                1^st   Year                                                    Rs.  2.64 Lakhs

                2^nd  Year                                                     Rs.  1.92 Lakhs

                3^rd  Year                                                    Rs.  1.44 Lakhs           

                                                                    Total  Rs. :- 6.00 Lakhs.

2.     Fund required for skill up gradation  training.

                 Total trainees = 20 nos.  i.e. two SHGs duration two months.

(i)     Wage compensation to the  Weavers @ Rs. 30 per day X 25

        working days x 2 months x 15 nos. of trainees.       Rs. :- 22,500.00

 (ii)    Honorarium to Master Trainer @ Rs.5000 P.M x 2 months

                                                                                Rs. :- 10,000.00

(iii)   Cost of raw materials @ Rs. 500 per trainees x 20 Nos.   

                                                                                Rs. :- 10,000.00

(iv)   Accommodation and contingency etc.                     Rs. :-   4,000.00

@ Rs. 2000 x 2 months.                                                                                                                                                Total  Rs. :- 46,500.00

Fund  required  for  250 SHGs (Year wise)

Skill upgradation of 20nos. (2 SHGs) @Rs. 74,000/-

        1^st   Year    Rs. 23.00 Lakhs.

        2^nd Year     Rs. 20.12 Lakhs.

        3^rd  Year    Rs. 15.00 Lakhs.

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                Total Rs. 58.12 Lakhs.

           Fund required for  individual  supports.  ( Rs. in lakhs.)

1.     Looms and Accessories @ Rs. 6000 x 2500 :

                1^st   Year            Rs. 60.00 Lakhs.

                2^nd Year             Rs. 50.00 Lakhs.

                3^rd  Year            Rs. 40.00 Lakhs.

                Total                   Rs. 150.00 Lakhs.

2.     Jacquard machine @ Rs. 4,000/- x 1500 Nos.

1^st   Year            Rs. 21.00 Lakhs.

                2^nd Year             Rs. 16.92 Lakhs.

                3^rd  Year            Rs. 22.00 Lakhs.

                                   Total Rs, 60.00 Lakhs.

3.     Work shed @ Rs. 8155.00 x 2500 beneficiaries of 250 SHGs.

1^st   Year            Rs.   67.50 Lakhs.

                2^nd Year             Rs. 71.38 Lakhs.

                3^rd  Year            Rs.   65.00 Lakhs.

                      Total            Rs. 203.88 Lakhs.

4.     Fund required for SHG.

(i)     Common facility equipments @ Rs.  25,000 per  SHG for 250 SHG with additive assistance to 146 SHG.

1^st   Year                             Rs. 27.00  Lakhs.

                2^nd Year                              Rs. 20.00  Lakhs.

                3^rd  Year                             Rs. 15.00  Lakhs.

                      Total                                 Rs. 62.50  Lakhs.

(ii)    Share capital assistance @ Rs. 2000 x 2500

1^st   Year 2,000 x 1100 beneficiaries.       Rs. 22.00 Lakhs.

                2^nd Year 2,000 x   800 beneficiaries          Rs.16.00  Lakhs.

                3^rd  Year 2,000 x  600 beneficiaries           Rs. 12.00 Lakhs.

                                                       Total              Rs, 50.00 Lakhs.

 FINANCIAL OUTLAY OF THE PROJECT.   (Rs. In Lakhs)                             

            IMPACT  : (Direct Benefit )  

i.) 2500 women from the most vulnerable sections would be  benefited on completion of the  project in  three years.

 ii) Dependable income to the 2500 families for life.

iii)Through production of handloom fabrics, indirect benefits to sale, marketing  personnel.

iv) Export potential of tribal fabrics being great, the venture would bring  in foreign exchange for the country.

(Indirect ) – Benefit to persons dealing in Yarn and cloth.

            SOCIAL BENEFIT  :     Improvement in the status of women and assured income would usher in a peace and contentment in the families thereby bringing in  harmony in the society.

Khadi & Village Industry :

        The activities falls under Khadi & Village Industries sector is very much familiar to rural people. In fact traditional and conventional methods practiced by rural people to produce their various day to day necessary articles are categorized as Khadi & Village Industry. Departmental responsibility is to educate and to encourage the village people for   setting up Khadi & Village Industry Units in their respective villages with the aim of making money as well as to create self employment generation environment.

        Under the RSVY Programme Khadi & Village Industries schemes will be executed through S.H.G.s. A total number of 960 numbers of unemployed persons will be benefited by implementing this scheme. Expenditure of 70% would be born by RSVY fund and 30% would born by the beneficiaries themselves.

Programme Proposed

1. Bee-Keeping :

        Bee-Keeping has been recognized as very much suitable and profitable trade in the N. C. Hills District. Without the cost of raw materials and maintenance, Honey can be produced upto limitless quantity. Every person is crazy for the taste of Honey. Still the customers demand is high in the whole Country. Therefore Bee-Keeping Scheme will be materialized in the District.

        Implementation of this scheme will be conducted in 2 phase. First phase is Training & Demonstration and Second Phase is production of Honey.

2. Fiber Industry :

Fiber Industry means production of various goods by using various fibers as raw materials available in the jungle. Items like Floor Mate, Door Mate, Katha, Brush, Brooms, Bags, Decorative Items etc. can be produced by setting up Fiber Industry Units. This is a pollution free unit.     

Implementation of this scheme will be conducted in 2 phase. First phase is Training & Demonstration and Second Phase is Production of various goods.

 3. Cane & Bamboo :

          Cane & Bamboo is available in the jungle of N. C. Hills District. A huge quantity of bamboo is being damaged every year during the process of Jhum Cultivation. For a productive purpose those bamboo can be used. And therefore Cane & Bamboo Product Industry will be set up in the District under the RSVY Programme for creation of employment opportunity.

Implementation of this scheme will be conducted in 2 phase. First phase is Training & Demonstration and Second Phase is Production of various goods.

Detail Scheme of Khadi & Village Industries

                                                                                                                Table No. 1.

YEARWISE PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL TARGET PROPOSED

                                                                                            Physical : Numbers

                                                                                            Financial Rs. in Lakhs

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