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C O N T E N T S Contents Page Message from the Chairman From the General Secretary’s Desk 1.0 About the Organisation …. …. 5

1.1. Our history …. …. 5

1.2 Grateful Memory of our past project partners …. …. 6

1.3 Membership in NGO Networks …. …. 6

1.4 Website: www.dostnabarangpur.org …. …. 6

1.5 E-mail : dostnbr@rediffmail.com …. …. 6

2.0 VISION, MISSION, VALUES & CONCERNS …. …. 7

3.0 PROGRESS AND ACHIEMENTS …. …. 8

3.1 Project, Goal, Objectives , Achievements and Activities …. …. 8

3 2 Where we work …. …. 16

3.3 Project Staff and Volunteers …. …. 16

3.3 Project Funding Partner- Misereor/KZE e.V.,Germany …. …. 17

4.0 Statutory Features …. …. 17

4. 1 Societies Registration Act,1860 …. …. 17

4. 2 FCRA Registration,1976 & Renewal in 2010 …. …. 17

4.3. Income Tax Regn. Under 12 A & 80 G,NITI Aayog …. …. 17

4.4 Managing Committee …. …. 17

5.0 Financial Report …. …. 18

5.1 Independent Auditors Report …. …. 19

5.2 Receipt & Payment statement, Income & …. …. 20

Expenditure and Balance Sheet

5.3 Financial Analysis …. …. 35

5.4 Compliance to FCRA requirements …. …. 36

5.5 Submission of Income Tax Returns …. …. 36

5.6 Banks and Bank Accounts …. …. 36

6.0 Our concern for the next five years ( 2019-2024) …. …. 36

7.0 Conclusion …. …. 36

8.0 Activity Photo Gallery …. …. 40

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Message from the Chairman…

It is often said that India lives in her villages. India’s prosperity depends on the prosperity of her villages and hence the concept of smart villages- Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (Prime Minister Model Village) and Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (Member of Parliament Model Village) and Mukhya Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana ( Chief Minister Model Village).

The vision of these schemes is to build model villages which shall have adequate physical and institutional infrastructure, in which minimum needs of all sections of the society are fully met; they live in harmony with each other, as also with the environment; and are progressive and dynamic. These villages should be covered with all the facilities necessary for dignified living, creating thereby an environment in which all the residents are enabled to utilize their potential to the fullest.

Realisation of this vision mostly depends on community participation in government efforts. Community Development is People Led Development. In this process NGOs have the important role to mobilise the community to be aware about their disabilities and needs for development, especially the youth should be equipped with the knowledge and skills for community development planning in cooperation with the Grama Panchayats and should take responsibilities for development of their own village.

India is progressing fast. The civil Society and the NGOs - especially the grass root level NGOs- have a critical role in the development process.

DOST (meaning a friend) is a friend of the rural people- the poor and the marginalized. No doubt DOST is a small grass root level NGO, but it has the vision, potential and burden for the rural communities- especially for the tribal and dalits – of the District.

I appreciate the leadership, the managing committee members, the staff and the volunteers of DOST for their dedication and hard work and achievements during this year and encourage them to work with more dedication to their vocation of bringing progress, prosperity and peace in the life of the poor and the marginalized.

Mr. Biswa Ranjan Nag Chairman

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From General Secretary’s Desk

Another year of our journey with the people has into our history. It was a year of renewal of our journey towards our goal and achievement of objectives of the current project aiming towards sustainable livelihood, especially food security, of the marginalized Adivasi and Dalit Communities of Nabarangpur District through Organic agriculture, strengthening the Women SHGs and strengthening the Village Development Committees. The following pages will describe our activities and extent of achievements in each of the project components. Organic agriculture with traditional native crops is gaining increasing importance in environment protection. The three components of the project are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. On this occasion of publishing this Annual Report, I take the opportunity to thank all the stake holders, the Chairman and members of our Managing Committee and the community people, for their contributions and effective participation in achieving the objectives. My gratitude and special thanks to Misereor for their generous funding support over these years, without which we could not have been able to continue our project. My appreciation to the all the project staff for their hard work in spite of many hurdles. It is they who deserve our gratitude and much appreciation for the achievements.. The NGO environment is changing in our country and also all over the world. Our Organisation is struggling now to equip itself to remain fit in the changing environment and to work to meet the off coming challenges the rural communities are facing .in our region. We have a long way to go. Let us march together singing the song of hope of a sustainable world with peace, progress and prosperity for all,, especially the marginalized among us. Mr. N.C. Sadhu General Secretary

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1.0 ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

1.1 OUR HISTORY

Dynamical Operation for Social Transformation (DOST) as a rural development NGO was born on 19th February, 1992 with registration under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. Subsequently it got registration under FCRA,1976 and the registration was renewed under FCRA, 2010 under the new FCRA rule. It then got the Income Tax registration under 12A & 80G. It is registered also in NGO Darpan of the NITI Aayog ( National Institution for Transforming India),formerly Planning Commission, Government of India. DOST is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit making social development grass root level NGO.

Revival of native food crops, organic agriculture for poor farmers household food security, strengthening of Women HGs for women empowerment and strengthening people’s participation in Palli Sabha and Grama Sabha for ensuring rural community development are the core areas of DOST’s activities.

DOST works to empower people to actualize the aim of Panchayati Raj – People Led Community Development.

During the past 25 years DOST worked mostly in Nandahandi Block of Nabarangpur District covering seven Grama Panchayats out of 10. Since last 6 years it is now working in 2 Grama Panchayats of Nandahandi Block and 2 Grama Panchayats of Papadahandi Block covering 32 villages, 2355 small and marginal farmers, landless agricultural labourers and women farmers.

All along its existence it has been working for organizing and working with people’s groups (viz. Farmers Groups, Women SHGs, Youth Groups, Forest Protection Committees and Village Development Committees) for their empowerment and for strengthening them as community based people’s institutions.

Since 2005 DOST has been constantly working with a focus on livelihood/ food security of the small & marginal farmers and landless agricultural labourers (i) through organic agriculture and by revitalizing the traditional native food crops and promotion of millets integrated mixed cropping(ii) strengthening Women SHGs institutionally and (iii) strengthening Village Development Committees for good governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Misereor/KZE e.V.,Germany has been our constant project partner supporting us in our effort for strengthening the livelihood,especially the food security of the small and marginal farmers and landless agricultural labourers , women empowerment and capacity building of the villagers for good governance.

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1.2 Grateful memory of our past project partners

We remember with respect and gratitude our past resource partners, who gave us strength to move forward in our journey towards creating a joyful world for the poor and suffering, even in a small village in a distant hill in our Nation.

Significantly the first support came from the women, that became a constant reminder for us not to forget the women in all our development efforts.

1. Women’s World Day of Prayer (German ) Committee, Germany ( 1994-95 ) for Women Empowerment.

2. Indo-German Social Service Society, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (1996-98 ) for organizing and strengthening Farmers’ Groups for organic agriculture.

3. CENDERET Xavier Institute of Management , Bhubaneswar, Odisha ( 1996-99 ) for capacity building for organizing and strengthening people’s groups VDCs, Farmers’ Groups and Women SHGs in 10 villages in Nandahandi Block;

4. Community Aid Abroad, Bangalore ( 1998-99 )- staff support for one year.

5. Misereor/KZE e.V.,Germany ( 2000 – 2018 ) for organizing and strengthening of farmers groups for household food security of small farmer households, strengthening of Women SHGs and Village Development committees.

6. ATMA-PD, District Agriculture Office, Nabarangpur for Seed Treatment Campaign Kharif – 2013 in Tentulikhunti Block, Nandahandi Block and Nabarangpur Block.

7. ATMA-PD--District Agriculture Office, Nabarangpur BGREI – 2012 -13 for Line sowing line transplanting in 1,000 hactres in Sanmosigam GP of Nabarangpur Block.

1.3 MEMBERSHIP IN NGO NETWORKS 1. DOST is a member of the District level NGO Forum (DNF). DOST is in the

Nabarangpur District portal of NGOs. (justdial.com/Nabarangpur/NGOS/nct-10337253)

2. DOST is also an Institutional Member in the National level NGO network – Voluntary Action Netwrok India, New Delhi- Membership No. 454

1.4 Website : www.dostnabarangpur.org 1.5 E-mail : dostnbr@rediffmail.com

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2.0 VISION, MISSION, VALUES & CONCERNS

VISION: Sustainable Rural Communities, prosperous people MISSION: Our mission is to contribute towards strengthening the capacity of village communities, especially the marginalized tribal, dalit and women, for meaningful participation in local governance to solve the problems that hinder their development and progress towards sustainable development. The aim is to actualize the idea of people led development through local good governance. VALUES Respect We value the inherent worth, dignity, diversity, and abilities of all individuals, families, groups and communities. By working together in solidarity with people, we create improved conditions for healthy and productive relationships. Equity We value fairness and justice and believe that we must strive to reduce inequities in the conditions for better livelihood, food security, economic status and in health outcomes. Meaningful Participation We value inclusive participation meaningful to all people in decisions that affect their lives; we believe that this is fundamental to good standard of living. We will make efforts to include people who are least heard, to participate in a meaningful way, in decisions that affect their lives. Meaningful Process We believe that community development is an on-going, dynamic process of social change that can lead to sustained improvements in people’s lives. Integrity We value honesty and transparency of our intent and priorities and believe that we must demonstrate our accountability to all with whom we work. Integrity is our commitment to act in ways that enhance, and to not detract from, community development values. Inclusion We value the diversity within communities and their contributions. Collaboration We value working together with communities and partners within or across sectors. Hope We value hope. We believe that community development and change begins with individual people and that they must have hope that things change through collective action. Strengths Based Assets We value building on local strengths and assets of the community to achieve local vision.

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Our Concern for the rural communities

Sustainable livelihood & Food Security; Poverty alleviation; Health & Sanitation; Children’s Education; Women empowerment; Strengthening local governance; Environment & Ecology

3.0 PROGRESS AND ACHIEMENTS

3.1 Project, Goal, Objectives , Achievements and Activities

The reporting project (Project No. 321-091-1140 ZG) ended in November,2018 and the next phase

of the project commenced in December,2019. Therefore, the goal, objectives, activities and

achievements/effects relate to the project No. 321-091-1140 ZG and are reported in this Annual

Report. The achievements in this project are brought forward to the current continuous project as the Base line to build upon with the progress of the project.

Project title: Continuation of the Sustainable Agricultural Management & Education Programme in Nabarangpur District,Odisha Project No. 321-091-1140 ZG

GOAL: The overall goal of the project is to contribute towards strengthening the political, economic

and cultural independence of the marginalized Adivasi and Dalit communities ( in particular women) and ensure it through local governance.

OBJECTIVES :

Objective 1.The livelihood, in particular the food security of 2,355 small holder farmers and landless agricultural labourer families from 30 villages of the project area has improved sustainably through production of healthy food (organic, diversified and balanced ) and revitalization of traditionally cultivated crops.

(Indicators:1. At least 2,000 small holder farmers possess sound knowledge on organic agriculture( organic fertilisation and plant protection, mixed cultivation, soil conservation etc. 2. At least 1,000 small holder farmers apply their knowledge in their field.; 3. 30 Seed Banks in 30 villages contain at least 40 different native seed varieties (cereals, millets, pulses, fruit trees and vegetables ) that are used by at least 2,000 small holder farmers.

Objective 2. 85 Women Self Help Groups have been strengthened institutionally and are credit worthy.

(indicators: 1. Groups meet regularly; 2. Their Book Keeping is correct 3. They increase their Savings

4. Pay back loans on time 5. Women are actively involved in the management of village development institutions.

Objective 3.The existing 30 Village Development Committees and four GP level Committees with total of 5,500 members ( half of which women ) influence local politics for the benefit of the target groups.

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(indicators: 1. Decisions are taken democratically (through voting); 2. Development projects/activities are visible in the villages and 3. Disadvantaged persons gain access to funding from government schemes.

ACHIEVEMENTS

i. No. of farmers gained general knowledge on organic agriculture

Sl.No. Topic related to organic agriculture No. of farmers

1 General awareness about the four principles of organic agriculture The Principle of Health, The Principle of Ecology, The Principle of Fairness, The Principle of Care and Planning for conversion from chemical with hybrid seeds to organic with native traditional seeds

1,500

2 Integrated Approach to organic agriculture:

Developing organic farm 2. Conversion of soil to organic 3. Multiple cropping and crop rotation 4. Crop rotation 5. Seed Treatment 6. Manuring and soil enrichment.7 Pest management7. Integration of livestock.

1,500

3. Knowledge about production and application of organic inputs: Improved quality Farm Yard Compost,Vermicompost, Panchamruta, Beejaruta,Jeebamruta,Panchagobya, Herbal pesticides with Neem oil, Garlic and onion spray, Chile pepper spray,Tomato leaf spray.

1,500

ii. No. of farmers applying the knowledge

Sl.No. Knowledge which farmers are applying No. of farmers

1 Good quality farm yard compost 1,500 2 Vermin compost in vegetable cultivation 362 3 Herbal pesticides ( Garlic and Onion spray) 362 4 Integrated pest Management (Shllow tilling, crop rotation, 800 5 Mixed cropping 1,500 6 Soil Conservation ( Crop residue, crop rotation, crop residue) 750

iii. Establishment of Village Seed Banks of cultivated traditional food crops

30 Seed Banks are established in 30 villages with the following seed varieties

Sl.No. Class of Seeds Name of seeds No. of varieties Rice 40 1 Cereals Maize 3

2 Millets Ragi 2 Suan 1 Jondri 1 Kangu 1 Gurji 1 Kodo 1

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3 Pulses Mung 1 Koloth 1 Kandul 1

4 Peas/Legumes Beans.Simbo,Jhota 3 5 Leafy

vegetable/Creepers Sago, tunduri, brinaj, totmato, chilli, bitter gourd, kukumber,radish, ladies’ finger, pumpkin

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6 Fruit bearing trees Papaya, Drum stick 2 7 Roots & Tubers Koche konda, Saru Konda, Khombo

Alu, Lathi Konda 4

iv. Establishment of basic infrastructure to pursue organic agriculture

Sl.No. Activity Particulars Achievement up to March,2018

1 No of Farmers Committee organized 30 2 No. of Traditional Household based Seed Banks organized 30 3 No. of varieties of traditional paddy varieties made available 40 4 No. of household rainy season vegetable seedlings and seeds 2,32,355 5 No. of family got seeds and seedlings for rainy season nutrition don

garden

6 No. of household revived farm yard compost pits 3621,500 No. of household vermin compost pots revived 2,35 150

vi. Organisation of annual traditional seed exhibition and exchange fair

Annual traditional seed exhibition and exchange fairs were organized at Cluster level, where various topics relating to the importance of organic agriculture and cultivation of traditional food crops and mixed cropping for food security are discussed. This has been a very popular event for popularizing organic agriculture and traditional paddy and millets.

The target households have developed interest for pursuing organic agriculture with traditional food crop seeds.

Currently they are in the conversion stage. Some of the lost native varieties of food crops, especially the paddy varieties are revived and are being disseminated in the project area.

i. Women SHGs are getting strengthened institutionally

Though there is a government guide line for management of the SHGs, we have drafted a separate model Byelaws for the SHGs to help them to grow as an institution viz. keep accounts properly, regularize savings and repayment of loan and to get their accounts audited annually and to build up their SHG Capital.

ii. SHG meetings are regularized

Meetings of SHGs are regularized. They hold meetings on the fixed week days, time and place, except for unavoidable situation eg Death of somebody in the village or for some social functions .What important change has come in women’s mind is the sense of seriousness of holding the meetings regularly, punctually and orderly.

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iii. Capacity for book keeping correct has increased

Illiteracy and lack of knowledge in numeracy have been the handicaps for many SHGs members for keeping their accounts by themselves. We have picked up 30 literate women and taught them to write their SHG accounts and proceedings of the SHG meetings.

iv. Women’s savings is Increasing

Women depend generally on their wage labour and petty business for their earning. We teach them business skills and small savings from their earning so that they can save more and increase their savings. Women, though they are willing to save, are not in a position to save out of their family income and lack of earning opportunities. But about 30 SHGS are increasing their savings.

v. Repayment of bank loan has been almost on time

Repayment of bank loan is being monitored to ensure on time repayment of bank loan.

vi. Women’s involvement in the management of village development institutions

In Objective No. 3

i. Holding the Palli Sabha and Grama Sabha Meetings according to the Rule

As villagers have become aware about the rules for holding Palli Sabha/Grama Sabha meetings, meetings are held almost as per rule with proper announcement , notification, preparation and approval of agenda. Attendance of the adult members of the village is more than the required quorum. Women participation is little more than that of the male members in many villages.

II. Taking decisions democratically

The agenda and decisions on the items of the approved agenda is approved by majority of votes in support of the proposed agenda item.

iii. Visibility of development project/activities in villages

There are many schemes for village development viz: MGNREGS works, construction of village roads and drains, electrification, identification of BPL families, beneficiaries for housing, pension schemes, mid-day meal scheme, ICDS schemes, etc. These are visible in all the villages.

iv. Disadvantaged persons gaining access to funding from government schemes

Old age pension, widowhood pension, disability pension are getting such disability person.

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RIPPLE EFFECTS OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS

Due to exposure programmes people could learn from each other. As a result, (1) awareness increased about the harmful effects of chemical and pesticide agriculture with hybrid paddy and mono cropping of maize and food and nutrition benefit of organic agriculture with farm yard manure and native traditional paddy varieties and mixed cropping with millets (ragi, suan,kosla, and other pulses and cereals etc. (2) about the importance of compliance of the important three indicators i. holding regular meeting ii. Regular savings ii. On time repayment of loan and iii. Keeping their accounts up-date. ; (3) importance of participating in the Palli Sabha and Grama Sabha and also in taking decisions keeping in view the marginalize people in the village.

ACTIVITIES

1. Orientation to the goal,objectives and activities of the project to the project target group leaders

As orientation to the target group leaders viz: Organic Farmers Groups, Women SHGs and the Village Development Committees and also the Grama Panchayats on the goal, objectives and activities of the project was necessary, two orientation sessions were organized at Nabarangpur on 15th and 19th December,2018. 2. Training to Village Agri-Guides 128 Village Agri-Guides were given training in Production and application of Farm Yard Manure and Compost for soil fertility improvement 3. Traditional food crops Seed Exhibition and Exchange Programme Four Grama Panchayat level traditional food crops Seed Exhibition and Exchange Programmes were organized in the following four GPs for popularization of traditional food crops. 4. Farmers field exposure programme To observe, learn and interact with the villagers about the Farm Yard Compost situation and improvement. 5. Seminar on traditional food crops on World Soil Day(5th December Importance of cultivation of traditional food crops and improvement and maintenance of soil fertility by application of organic compost and by crop rotation and other measures for biodiversity conservation and sustainable food security was discussed by farmers at the their GP level on the occasion of observation of World Soil Day on 5th December,2018. Activities conducted in village level Farmers’ Committees 1. Study and discuss the indicators given in project for the smallholder farmers The indicators given in the project contract were studied and discussed seriously. All members committed once again their participation in learning and practicing organic agriculture for their own benefit.

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The Village Farmers Committee organized with male and female members and engaged in the organic agriculture activities hold their meeting monthly one day for one to two hours for learning, discussion, review of last month’s achievement of planned activities, issues and problems and planning next month’s activities. The Project Director/Project Manager and the Block Coordinator facilitate the proceedings of the meeting. The Agri-Guide initiates and leads the discussion. A Curriculum for Farmers’ learning and practicing is prepared in participation with the farmers and shall be discussed in their monthly meetings according to their need and interest and according to agricultural seasons. The curriculum relates to: A. Measures for improvement and maintenance of soil fertility: 1. Production of FYM, Compost, Vermicopost 2. Jeebamrut, Green manuring: Blue

Green Azolla, Dhanicha, Cowpea, Berseem 3. Biofertilisers:Rhizobium,Azotobacter, Azospirillium, Azolla,

B. Measures to control and manage pest and diseases of plants and crops 1. Crop rotation, Crop and variety selection, Selection of healthy seeds, Seeding Rate &

Date., Tillage, Weed Management, Crop residue Management, Use of traps, Mulching, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) package (Mechanical, Cultural, Biological, Botanical, Behavioural Methods) for Rice, Vegetables, Pulses.; Organic Pesticides (Neem oil, Garlic, Chilli, Tobacco paste, Panchagobya, Panchamrutam - production skills and application)

C. Crops to cultivate for household food security and income generation

Varieties of paddy, maize, millets, pulses, vegetables by mixed cropping and intercropping.

D. Post harvest activities for protection of crops and storage Traditional practices for crops protection and storage. F. Key Activities for strengthening Women SHGs institutionally and to be credit

worthy. 1. Seminar on women leadership in community

The aim of the seminar is to enhance women’s awareness about their leadership role in community organization and community development activities in their own communities. With leadership they can attain better quality of their own life, can increase the opportunities for meaningful social and political participation. Besides other multiple dimensions, it is commonly accepted that it includes certain fundamental elements such as autonomy, awareness, access to basic rights and capabilities. Involvement in decision making process, and at a particular level. Miss D. Sushi was the resource person for the seminar on two days.

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2. Training in writing SHG Minutes Women SHG’s Minutes writing is very important, as it is the primary source of decisions and financial transactions. There are model formats for writing Minutes. But we have adopted a suitable format for our SHGs. The trainees are literate and can write minutes and accounts of SHGs. During this period we have taught them writing the minutes systematically according to the format.

3. Training in preparation of Receipt & Payment Statement The training was imparted to build the capacity of the Book Keepers to prepare the Receipt and Payment Statement correctly. We used the format prescribed for WSHGs.

4. Training in calculation of interest on Savings and Loan

Women SHGs are linked with Banks for mobilising bank loan.Various types of loan are available for WSHGs under various schemes and for various sectors. The rate of interest varies between schemes. Apart from this, often the SHGs have to pay penal interest for late repayment. The aim of this training is to build the capacity of the Book-Keeper to be able to calculate the appropriate rate of interest for bank loan.

5. Training in preparation of loan repayment schedule As women are not careful for regular savings for timely repayment of loan, it becomes necessary for the Book-Keeper to prepare a loan repayment schedule for the women and also for the group and also to constantly remind the women the date for repayment. This practice will help women in course of time to develop habit of regular savings and savings for repayment of loan.

6. Observation of International Women’s Day As usual International Women’s Day was observed on 8th March at four GP areas with this year’s theme “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change”. The women were challenged with this theme by our Field Coordinators.

Activities conducted in village level Women SHG meetings 1. Study and discussion on the two indicators given in the project and their

participation to meet the indicators. 2. Discussion about what possible steps are available to keep the Books of Accounts up

date and correct and also write the minutes of meetings. 3. Discussion about SHG’s participation in village development institutions D. Key Activities for strengthening Village Development Committees and Grama

Panchayats for Influencing local politics for the benefit of the target groups. In the current project local government is given the pivotal role for achieving the project goal : “ contributing towards strengthening the political, economic and cultural independence of Adivsis and Dalit communities ( in particular women )”.

1. Training to Village Development Guides (VDGs) Rural Orissa has lagged behind in development because of many historical reasons. The thrust of policies and programmes of Panchayati Raj department is on all round economic development and social justice through empowerment. The Grama Panchayat is entrusted with about 18 compulsory functions and 11 optional functions.

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The Grama Panchayat has the power to prepare development plans in relation to the compulsory activities and if possible in relation to the optional activities.

The onus of burden now rests with the people in the Palli Sabha and the Grama Sabha to plan schemes on priority basis within these activities, preferably within the compulsory activities.

As people of the Wards do not generally hold meetings to discuss and decide on the development needs of their Wards, the government officials take up this responsibility and decide what schemes the people of a Ward need.Thus the development activities of the Grama Panchayat do not often match people’s priority need and thus people lose interest in the Palli Sabha and Grama Sabha. In this situation the proposed VDGs can play a vital role in facilitating people of a Ward to identify their priority community needs and to get it approved both in the Palli Sabha and the Grama Sabha. Keeping this role of the VDGs in view, we planned to equip them with the knowledge on the government schemes, skill for identification of community problems and needs, educate the Ward people about it and then get the plan approved both in the Palli Sabha and Grama Sabha.

The other role the VDGs would have to play is to liaison with the government officials for approving the decision of the Grama Sabha and for implementing the scheme.

In this project period the the aim of the activity was to introduce them the compulsory and optional functions of the Grama Panchayat and also the schemes currently available.

2. Training in Village Development Planning The purpose of this training is to equip one young volunteer ( male/female) in each of the 32 villages with knowledge and skill in formulating village development plan, so that he/she can be a community based resource person in village development planning. In the process a team of young volunteers for village development planning would emerge in the village. During this period the training was on “ identification of community problem and planning for solving the problem”.

Activities conducted in Village Development Committee meetings (1) Learning about the functions of the Grama Panchayat. (2) Learning about different

schemes and how to get the benefits: were the discussion topics for learning during December,2018: . January, 2019: February, 2019: March, 2019 :

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3.2 WHERE WE WORK

We are working now in 15 villages of 2 Grama Panchayats of Nandahandi Block and 15 villages of 2 Grama Panchayats of Papadahandi Block in Nabarangpur District, Odisha,India. Following is a map showing the two Blocks (Nandahandi and Papadahandi).

Papadahndi Block DOST Office,Nabara ngpur Nandahandi Block

3.3 Project Staff and Volunteers

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Designation in the project

Name Sex Specialised fields in project works and length of service

1 Project Director Rev. Nabin Chandra Sadhu

Ma;e NGO & Project Management, Sustainable Agriculture – 26 years

2 Project Manager Sambit Priyadarshi Sadhu

Male Agriculture, Watershed Management, PRI- 12 years

3 Block Coordinator,

Surendra Kumar Takri

Male CommunityOrganisation,Agriculture,SHG-12 years.

4 Block Coordinator, Papadahandi Block

Subodh Nanda Male Community Organisation,Agriculture,SHG-12 years.

5 Women SHG Coordinator, Papadahandi Block

Jyochhna Rani Banja Female SHG Management- 12 years

6 Women SHG Coordinator Nandahandi Block

Mina Kumari Pradhan

Female SHG Management- 12 years

7 Driver Bipina Kumar Bagh Male Light vehicle driving- 12 years 8 Office Cleaner Mariam Nag Female 12 years

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3.3 Project Funding Partner- Misereor/KZE e.V., Germany Misereor with its office at Aachen in Germany, is the German Catholic Bishop’s Organisation for Development Cooperation. For over 50 years Misereor has been committed to fighting poverty, hunger, disease and other forms of human suffering in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by strengthening self-initiative. MISEREOR’s support is available to any human being in need – regardless of their religion, ethnicity or gender.MISEREOR believes in supporting initiatives driven and owned by the poor and the disadvantaged. This is because in MISEREOR’s experience, it is they themselves who possess the strength to improve their lives sustainably. MISEREOR supports them in their efforts in accordance with the principle of help toward self-help. On the ground, projects are run by local Organisations. This ensures that the project work is geared to the needs and way of life of the people involved.

4.0 Statutory Features: 4.1. DOST is registered as a Society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 on the

19th February, 1992 bearing No. Koraput: 689-59 of 1991-1992 dated 19th February, 1992.

4.2. DOST is registered FCRA,1976 (No. 104960053 dated 20th February, 1998 ) and is renewed under FCRA, 2010 ( Ref: letter No. 0300085472016 dated 16th August, 2016) valid for five years i.e. August, 2021) 4.3. DOST is registered under Income Tax Act, 1961 under Registration No. AAATD7916Q/07/16-17/S-104 dated 31-3-2017 and under section 80 G(5)(vi). DOST is registred in Niti Aayog, Government of India, New Delhi and has ID No. OR/2017/0115462.

4.4 Managing Committee Sl. No.

Designation Name Vocation

1 Chairman Mr.Biswa Ranjan Nag

Regional Manager, Cattle Breed Improvement Project of JK Trust

2 Vice-Chairman Mr.Isaac Mohanty Customer Care Desk Hero Honda

3 General Secretary Rev. Nabin Chandra Sadhu Social Worker 4 Treasurer Rev. Bishop Anam Chandra

Khosla Retired Bishop

5 Member Mrs. Jasoswini Drakhyalata Retired Head Mistress, Nabarangpur 6 Member Miss Nishita Dandsena Social Worker/President,Rural

Community Health Centre,Nabarangpur

7 Member Miss D.Sushi Teacher, Nabarangpur 8 Member Mr Sushanta Goroda Secretary, Democratic Action

(NGO),Nabarangpur 9 Member Mr. Subodh Chandra Benya Advocate

Total number of members: 9 Female : 3 Male: 6 No. of meetings held during the year: 4

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5.0 Financial Reports

5.1 Consolidated Receipt & Payment Statement for the Year 208-19.

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5.2 Independent Auditor’s Report

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5.5 Compliance to FCRA requirements

The FCRA Annual Return for the Financial Year 2018-2019 is submitted.

5.6 Submission of Income Tax Returns

The Income Tax Return for the Assessment Year 2019-2020 is submitted.

5.7 Banks and Bank Accounts

1. Andhra Bank, Nabarangpur, Odisha for local fund transaction

2. State Bank of India, Nabarangpur, for Foreign Contribution Receipts and Utilisation.

6. 0 OUR CONCERN FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ( 2019-2024) Our concern is to work locally for transforming rural life in conformity to SDG-2030

1. Sustainable livelihood, food and nutrition security of the rural poor.

2. Rural poverty mitigation

3. Women empowerment.

4. Strengthening local governance.

5. Rural community health

6. Rural children’s education

7. Community based environmental protection

7.0 Conclusion We are a small grass root level social development NGO. We love rural people, and have a vision of happy life for them. But our source and strength is limited. We are grateful to Misereor for their support all these years of our journey .

We are happy that in spite of low resource base we are moving forward along with our people sharing our common failures and success. We are a tiny entity among millions of people working and marching together to build sustainable communities scattered all over the world.

In this context, an African proverb rightly says “ If many little people in many little places do many little deeds , they can change the face of the Earth”-. We are one of them. With gratitude to all the stake holders, especially Misereor, we now take a another step on our journey.

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8.0 Activity Photo Gallery 8.1 Activities relating to Organic Agriculture & Food Security

Education about preparing Farm Yard Manure Mixed cropping of Traditional Suan, Ragi, Biri Cultivation of traditional paddy Preparation of seed bed for Ragi cultivation Farmer learning Preparation herbal fertilizer Distribution of seeds in the community

Seed Bank

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Cultivation of organic Couli flower Farmers learning about production of Farm Yard Manure

Cultivation of traditional Kandul Cultivated traditional Maize Farmers' meeting for crop planning Ragi seed germination bed

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8.2 Activities relating to Strengthening Women SHGs

Observation of International Women's Day-2019 Women in procession on the International The Woman Sarapanch presiding the meeting Women's Day 2019

SHG woman preparing for making bamboo basket for sale

SHG women discussing in their meeting Teaching women about their participation in community development

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8.3 Activities relating to Strengthening Village Development Committees for effective Local Governance.

S.H.G. Meeting Discussion with Sarapanch & Ward members

Discussion with the GP Members about village Muduliguda village got village link road Development planning

Village Khadka Padar got drinking water Awareness building meeting with villagers on

My vision for my village through Grama Panchayat