TWO DAYS CONFERENCE OF CEOs OF SLNA TO REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION OF WDC-PMKSY (ERSTWHILE IWMP) (18-19 th February, 2016 ) Presentation on Innovative Practices - Nagaland State

Brief description of the Innovative practices Sl. No Innovative PracticeBrief Description 1. Up-scaling IWMP through Special Programme for Environmental and Economic Development(SPEED) In commemoration of 50 th year of Statehood Upscale existing IWMP - adopted 50 villages Economically empowered and climate smart village 7 Core areas of intervention Dedicated WDT member as full time facilitator 2.Use of Whatsapp as a tool for effective implementation of IWMP (PMKSY –WDC) Whatsapp group for Watershed team Created an active platform for discussion, experience and information sharing Data relay/sourcing Monitoring and networking 3.Special initiative for Springshed Development in Watershed villages Identify and address issues for regenerating springs, streams and underground flows Sensitization & Mobilization for community participation in enhancing recharge of springs In convergence with PSI, ARGHYAM, ACWADAM and PMKSY-WDC,

Problems/ Issue that necessitated the initiatives Sl. No Innovative PracticeProblems /Issues that necessitated the initiatives 1. Up-scaling IWMP through Special Programme for Environmental and Economic Development(SPEED) Remoteness of village Minimum govt. support Lack of economic activities Lack of basic amenities and infrastructure 2.Use of Whatsapp as a tool for effective implementation of IWMP (PMKSY –WDC) Lack of IT facilities in remote villages Unavailability of cellular network Delay in relay of information Lack of active participation in discussing issues 3.Special initiative for Springshed Development in Watershed villages State is predominantly hilly and of rugged terrain Destruction of recharge areas due to biotic activities Prevalence of water borne diseases Need for Hydrogeological identification and assessment for conservation and development of recharge areas

Description of the outcome of the Innovative practices Sl. No Innovative PracticeOutcome of Innovative practices 1. Up-scaling IWMP through Special Programme for Environmental and Economic Development(SPEED) Villagers have become motivated, socially conscious and better informed citizens Improved health & sanitation Up scaled skills & capacities- Increased family income & employment Addressed environmental concerns (fuel & energy saving devices, plantation, forest fire, waste management etc..) Changes in social mores & traditional practices (gender equity, ban on open rearing, open defecation etc.) Higher level of convergence 2.Use of Whatsapp as a tool for effective implementation of IWMP (PMKSY –WDC) Motivation and inspiration from each other Developed cohesiveness among the team Instant update and easier means of communication Timely intervention made possible 3.Special initiative for Springshed Development in Watershed villages Successfully conducted Consultative workshop Developed effective partnership among stakeholders Water quality testing carried out in selected springs Awareness created among primary stakeholders

Efforts taken for Upscaling/Replication at other sites – Experience sharing Sl. No Innovative PracticeEfforts taken for Up Scaling/Replication 1. Up-scaling IWMP through Special Programme for Environmental and Economic Development(SPEED) Regular and intensive monitoring Continued handholding Convergence at a higher level Turning them into model villages for replication 2.Use of Whatsapp as a tool for effective implementation of IWMP (PMKSY –WDC) Made mandatory for all team members to participate actively Similar whatsapp Group created at different levels 3.Special initiative for Springshed Development in Watershed villages Identified recharge area of Springs in water scarce villages DPR for implementing Springshed development in 50 villages prepared and submitted to the MoEF&CC, which is under active consideration

Learning regarding process restructuring/ reorganization Sl. No Innovative PracticeLearning regarding process restructuring/ reorganization 1. Up-scaling IWMP through Special Programme for Environmental and Economic Development(SPEED) Better rapport and cohesiveness developed due to constant visits and mentoring Involvement of community in planning and implementation leads to higher success rate Created greater avenues for convergence Higher responsibility given to facilitators (WDT) increased their level of commitment to make more effective decisions 2. Use of Whatsapp as a tool for effective implementation of IWMP (PMKSY – WDC) Alternative to conventional and telephonic conversation Platform for knowledge & experience sharing through use of advanced ICT facilities Better realization of one’s responsibility 3. Special initiative for Springshed Development in Watershed villages Participatory approach for Spring revival and management Convergence of various agencies enhances our understanding/ learning of Springshed Development Experiences of watershed program is applied in planning for Springshed Development Climate change adaptation & mitigation as an important Spring revival and recharge initiative

HEALTH & ANIMAL CAMPS

Cleanliness drive under SPEED

Thatch to CGI sheet roofing Open defecation to toilet

Conventional to Earthen Economic Kitchen Solar lighting solutions to un-electrified villages

Community at work for Construction of Water harvesting-cum-Fishery pond

Production System for livelihood & income generation

Consultative Workshop on Springshed Development (30 th Oct -6 th Nov 2015) Dried Springs (Dec. ‘15)