Status of NRLM Status of NRLM implementation in implementation in Himachal PradeshHimachal PradeshHimachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh

Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh--Profile:Profile:

� Hilly State with aGeographical area of55673 sq. k.ms

� Districts: 12� Districts: 12

� Blocks: 78

� Panchayats: 3243

� Villages: 20118

� InhabitedVill.: 17882

Contd.

� Population: 68 Lacs (2011 census)

� Rural Population: 90%.

� Density: 123 persons per sq. k.m.

� Female ratio: 974 (Urban:853 & Rural:986).� Female ratio: 974 (Urban:853 & Rural:986).

� Literacy%: 83.78.

� Main occupation: Agriculture� Rural HHs: 13.10 Lacs (2011 Census)

� BPL HHs: 282370 HHs.

� SGSY Groups: 13200

Present Transition Status:Present Transition Status:

� HPSRLM registered as an independent Societyunder HP Societies Registration Act 2006 on23.08.2011.

� State Government approved implementation ofNRLM in H.P. and committed to provide 25%NRLM in H.P. and committed to provide 25%State Share (2.08.2013.)

� State Government approved 1732 posts ofStaff for NRLM as per approved staffing to befilled up in a phased manner( 2.08.2013 )

� AAP for 2013-14 amounting to 1288.00 lacapproved by GOI on 6.09.2013

Contd.

� The State Government has approved

� Five Intensive Blocks for 2013-14

(Basantpur, Kandaghat, Mandi-Sadar,Haroli and Nurpur)

� Two Districts for additional Interestsubvention scheme.

( Shimla &Mandi)

� 03 Blocks for PRI-CBO convergence.

(one Intensive (Mandi) and two non-intensive Sangrah and Banjar)

� 75 lacs released by Govt. of India has forpreparatory work under NRLM.

� State Govt. has released matching share of Rs.25 lacs for preparatory activities.

� Full time CEO appointed and is in place.� Independent office premises for SMMU taken� Independent office premises for SMMU takenon rent.

� Procurement Manual as shared by the GoIadopted by the HPSRLM

� Recruitment process for the manpower atSMMU, DMMU and Intensive Blocks has beeninitiated.

� Immersion trainings for Officers to AndhraPradesh(SERP) and Kerala (Kudumbshree) organized in May2013.

� Hon’ble RD Minister also participated in the immersiontraining to Kerala in May, 2013.

� All Pos, DPOs and BDOs oriented on NRLM on 16-17 July,� All Pos, DPOs and BDOs oriented on NRLM on 16-17 July,2013 at SIRD/HIPA

� 3rd Executive Committee meeting of HPSRLM to review

the status of implementation held on 17th August, 2013.

� State participated in National workshop on CBO PRIlinkage at Ranchi( 2-3 Sept. 13,) RP training at NIRD andNational workshop on PIP at Chennai (5-8 Oct. 13 )

Contd.

� State has allocated credit targets of Rs.100.00 Crores tothe Districts for 2013-14.

� 3334 women based SHG to be assisted

� The targets have further been allocated by the SLBC toall the Banks.all the Banks.

� Sub-committee of SLBC for SHG bank linkageconstituted and its first meeting held on 02 May,2013.

� NRLM implementation in HP discussed as an agendaitem in the SLBC meeting held on 28.09.13

� Process of creating a data base of all the SHGs in theState initiated.(6678 SHG entered in the data base so far )

Target GroupTarget Group� State Project envisages a target of 4.5 Lac. Familiesunder NRLM, against the existing 2.82 lacs BPLfamilies, by bringing in MGNREGA workersSHGs in the NRLM fold.

Sr. No Component % of Total

1. Rural Population (13.10 Lacs HHs) 90

2. SC Population 24.71

3. ST Population 4.02

4. BPL HHs (2003 survey) 282370 22

5. SC BPL HHs 95772 33.9

6. ST BPL HHs 25097 8.80

7. Minority BPL HHs 10620 3.76

8. MGNREGA workers(out of 13.10 Lac HHs)

500000 38.10

Contd.

Profile of Intensive BlocksProfile of Intensive Blocks::

1

2

3

Sr.

No

Distt. Block Total

HHs

No of

GPs

GPs with

Mahila

Pradhans

No. of

SHGs

formed

Active

SHGs

1. Kangra Nurpur 3030 52 26 138 138

2. Mandi Sadar 5529 61 31 194 159

3. Solan Kandaghat 2377 29 15 117 75

4. Shimla Basantpur 2074 24 12 100 75

5. Una Haroli 3045 43 22 91 50

4

53

Intensive Block Strategy:Intensive Block Strategy:

� Setting up of the dedicated Implementationstructure.

� Immersion training for the Officers/Officials as per following schedule;Officials as per following schedule;

◦ State & District HPSRLM staff ( Nov 2013).

◦ BlockTeams and staff (Nov-Dec 2013).

◦ External Stakeholders such as Bank Managers,Line Dept and selected PRIs(Nov2013-Feb2014).

◦ Community level training (Nov2013-Feb 2014).Contd.

� Preparation of Village level Action Plans foridentification of additional 4500 womenbeneficiaries under NRLM fold besides existingSGSY groups(497).

� Immersion of PRIs into NRLM activitiesincluding their exposure visits within andincluding their exposure visits within andoutside the State PRIs for the purpose ofselection of Poorest of the Poor, identifying andmobilization of BPL HHs into SHGs/federations.

� Initiate convergence with other incomegeneration schemes (IWMP, MGNREGA and schemesfrom Agriculture, Horticulture& Animal HusbandryDepartments). Contd.

� Preparation of Data base of SHGs.

◦ Sensitization of field level officials and lineDepartments towards preparation of Data Base ofall existing SHGs. (6678 entered so far)

◦ Requisitioning data of SHGs formed under WCD◦ Requisitioning data of SHGs formed under WCDand NABARD schemes.

◦ Formation of new SHGs and Revival of dormantSHGs by adoption of principle of ‘Panch Sutra’.

◦ Strengthen and upgrade the existing SHGs andconvert them into federations.

� Adoption of CRP Strategy aimed atstrengthening of SHGs and formation ofPanchayat level federations;◦ MOU would be entered into with SERP/ Kudumbshree/Jeevika/ RGMVP or any other NROs indicated by theGoI for CRP activities.GoI for CRP activities.

◦ SIRD would also be strengthened with the support of NIRD.

◦ Development of internal CRPs for SHG mobilization.

◦ Use of internal and external CRPs to create a resource poolat the Block and cluster level for SHG strengthening.

◦ Developing a mechanism for identifying/ selecting communityCoordinators from the existing SHGs who would act as thebaseline motivators and will also provide initial handholdingsupport.

�Develop partnership with theNGOs/ CBOs for providing trainingand handholding to the SHGs infederating and preparation of MIPsfederating and preparation of MIPs(Micro investment Plans).

� PRI-CBO convergence would beinitiated in Mandi-Sadar Block alongwith other intensive Block activities.

� Universalization of Financial inclusion withfocus on increased SHG-Bank linkagethrough steps like;◦ Committees at State, District and also at Block level forundertaking effective and result oriented planning for creditlinkage of SHGs.◦ Reducing the trust deficit between Banks and the SHGs◦ Reducing the trust deficit between Banks and the SHGsthrough improved recovery mechanism.◦ Introduction of Simplified Banking procedures anddocumentation with the support of SLBC.◦ Standardizing the Accounting/ Project preparation practicesfor the SHGs.◦ Bringing about simplification and uniformity in maintenanceof books & records amongst SHGs.◦ Develop master book-keepers/book keepers.◦ Participation of SHGs or their federations in BLBC/ DLRCmeetings

� Implementation of NRLM in 73 Blocks undernon intensive Block approach

� All the Blocks would be fully integrated in aphased manner with in the intensive Block foldby F.Y. 2016-17by F.Y. 2016-17

� support of existing staff would be utilized

� For implementing PIP and convergence strategy,PRIs would be positively involved under theAajeevika programme.

� Develop partnership with line- departments andBanks for NRLM implementation.

� Establishment of robust monitoring mechanism forensuring smooth and focused implementation.

� Jt.SMD HPSRLM, will be the nodal officerfor Non-intensive blocks.

� Technical support to the non-intensiveBlocks would be provided through a teamBlocks would be provided through a teamof professionals with SMMU and DMMUs.

� SHGs formed under SGSY would bereviewed for their quality and steps will betaken for strengthening them.

� Identified defunct SHGs would be revived.

� Identification of performing SHGs on pilotbasis for their conversion into micro-enterprises with forward and backwardlinkages.linkages.

� PRI-CBO convergence would be initiated inSanghrah (Sirmaur) and Banjar (Kullu)Blocks on pilot basis.

� Identification of internal CRPs & theircapacity building for initiation of crosslearnings.

Contd.

� HPSRLM and the DRDAs will take up followingactivities for NRLM implementation:◦ Capacity building of existing staff, SHGs and otherstakeholders through learnings from best practicesemerging from intensive blocks and also from internalCRPs. .CRPs. .

◦ Sensitization of bankers at block/district level

◦ Focus on SHG bank linkage-Strengthening of existingSHGs through provision for Interest subsidy support todeserving SHGs.

◦ Initiation of campaign for convergence of NRLMactivities with existing schemes of Line Departments.

◦ Identification rural youth for skill development andplacement.

Strategy for Skill Development & Placement:

Since HPSRLM is still non NRLM compliant, itwould adopt the following strategy;� Establishment of skill development cell in SMMU.� Training Plan for RSETIs during year 2013-14 hasbeen finalized for training to 7500 rural youth indifferent trades/activities for Non-farm sector withdifferent trades/activities for Non-farm sector withemphasis on;� Providing training to BPL/Poor Households.� Make RSETIs effective in the state with the support ofbanks/district administration.

� Provide handholding support for assured credit linkageswith banks.

� State has proposed Skill based training andplacement to 6000 rural youth for which projectsare being sent to GoI for approval.

Expected Outcomes:Expected Outcomes:

� Rs. 100 Crores credit mobilization by the State forthe current year.

� Take up recruitment, immersion programme andcapacity building for staff of SMMU/ DMMU/capacity building for staff of SMMU/ DMMU/BMMU.

� Carryout capacity building of other stakeholdersincluding selected PRIs (exposure visits, trainingand workshops).

� Sign MOU with Resource Agencies forPartnership.

Contd.

� Provide training to 7500 rural youth throughRSETIs in different trades / activities for Non-farm sector.

� Formation of 450 new SHGs in intensive� Formation of 450 new SHGs in intensiveblocks in 2013-14.

� Create Village level federations in all 209targeted Panchayats.

� Data base of all the SHGs in the State isprepared and made online.

Contd.

� Create Social Capital in the form of CRPs,Master Book keepers/Book Keepers etc.

� Mapping of farm/ non-farm activities availablefor the potential SHGs and otherfor the potential SHGs and otherstakeholders in the State.

� Provision will be made for Skill basedtraining to 1000 rural youth from the Statewith the aim to provide them sustainableemployment.

� AAP approved by GOI in EC meeting held on 16.09.2013

Component Approved plan(2013-14) Rs. In Lac

Central share

State Share

NRLM-IB/CB, RF,CIF Trg. Infra and Mktg etc. including

833.33 625.00 208.33and Mktg etc. including Administrative Cost (210.67 lacs)

Interest Subvention 454.67 341.00 113.67

Total 1288.00 966.00 322.00*

RSETI 198.00 198.00

* State has made a budget provision of Rs. 430.12 lac as state share for 2013-14

Contents:Contents:

� Profile of Himachal Pradesh.

� Present Transition Status.

� Organization Structure.

� Implementation Strategy;� Implementation Strategy;◦ Intensive Block Strategy

◦ Non-Intensive Block Strategy

◦ Strategy for Skill Development & Placement

� Expected Outcomes

� Budget Summary

OrganogramOrganogram ––HPSRLM:HPSRLM:Organogram of HPSRLM

HPSRLM Society

Governing Body-Policy making

Executive Council-Implementation

SMMU- headed by SMD(State Mission Director)

DMMU-headed by DMM(District Mission Manager)

BMMU-headed by BMM(Block Mission Manager)

Organization StructureOrganization Structure(SMMU):(SMMU):

SMD/ CEO

Finance

Jt. SMD/ PD

SPM (FI)SPM(SM &

IB)

SPM (Primary Sector)

SPM (Non-Farm Sector)

SPM (Social

Development)

SPM (M&E)

Finance Officer

Support Staff

Organization StructureOrganization Structure(DMMUs):(DMMUs):

PM Livelihood/

FIDMM

FISupport Staff

APO (Women)/PE

Organization StructureOrganization Structure(BMMUs):(BMMUs):

SEBPO/ LSEO

Area Coordinator

BMM

(09)

Community Coordinators

(70)Support Staff

Strengths & Weaknesses for Strengths & Weaknesses for NRLM Implementation:NRLM Implementation:

Strengths Weaknesses

-High Literacy Rate -Tough terrain

-Large women participation in social and village level activities.

-Climatic constraints

-Awareness regarding SHG movement

-Mobility constraints

-Stable political Structure -Dispersed population (Highest at Hamirpur & Lowest at L&S)

-Strong Banking network (1666 Bank branches covering 4115 persons per Branch)

- Irrigation facilities/ Low agricultural productivity

-100% Financial Inclusion -Low credit Linkage

Contd.

Strengths Weaknesses

-State Scheme for Skill development

-Prevalence of gaps in Skills

- Off season vegetable cultivation/ floriculture/ Horticulture/ Handloom /

-Industrially backward cultivation/ floriculture/ Horticulture/ Handloom / Handicrafts, Hospitality and Adventure tourism –big potential

-General inclination amongst youth for skill up gradation activities

-Govt. services is first preference for youths

-Women participation in PRIs is more than 50%

-Village with very small and dispersed population

Budget Summery:Budget Summery:

Head Amount (in Lacs) Total Amount (in Lacs)

A. SMMU Administrative Costs

Investment Costs 32.40

Recurring Costs 85.80Recurring Costs(Staff Salaries)

85.80

Recurring Costs(Operating Costs)

27.28

Total 145.48

B. DMMUs Administrative Costs

Recurring Costs(Staff Salaries)

71.50

Total 71.50

Head Amount (in Lacs) Total Amount (in Lacs)

C. Programme costs (@ 7500 for 4500 benef.)

SMMU level

Trainings & Partnerships 65.87Trainings & Partnerships 65.87

DMMU & BMMU level

Staff Salaries and Recurring Costs

90.80

Community Team Costs 79.74

Training and Capacity building

101.09

Total 337.50

D. Preparation of PIP

Preparation of PIP 66.00 66.00

Head Amount (in Lacs) Total Amount (in Lacs)

E. Community Support Fund

Community Support Fund 214.65 214.65

F. Partnership with NROsF. Partnership with NROs

Partnership with NROs 50.00 50.00

G. Non-Intensive Blocks fund (@ 5.00 lacs per Block)

73 Blocks 365.00 365.00

Total Projected Costs: (A+ B+ C+D+E+F+G) (in Lacs)

SMMU (Adm.) 145.48

DMMU (Adm.) 71.50

Programme Costs. 337.50Programme Costs. 337.50

Preparation of PIP 66.00

Partnership with NROs 50.00

Community Support Fund 214.65

Non-Intensive Blocks fund 365.00

Total 1250.13

Support required from Support required from MORD:MORD:

�Guidelines/Instructions and trainingrequirements.

�CRP/ NGO partnership Strategy.�CRP/ NGO partnership Strategy.

�Development of effective MIS for theprogramme.

� Selection of Training and PlacementAgencies

NonNon--Intensive Block Intensive Block Strategy:Strategy:

� Phase wise implementation of NRLM

intensive activities as per following;

2013-142013-14

05 Blocks

2014-15

10 Blocks

2015-16

30 Blocks

2016-17

33 Blocks

Contd.