Success with Integrated Dairy

This is a UPNRM project implemented by Viksat in Limgamda village of Patan District, Gujarat. This testimonial reflects the impact it has had on Shri Jomniben's life. Direction and Script By : Shivashish Wali A production by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fĆ¼r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)GmbH (on behalf of BMZ , in cooperation with...

Coconut and communities: Coir cooperative moving up the value chain

This is a UPNRM project implemented by Thenigana Narina Kushala Kaigarika Sahakara Sangha (TNKKSS) in Tumkur District, Karnataka: Farmers mostly landfill or burn coconut shells, not knowing that these could be a source of additional income. Hence, the project promotes the production of coir panels from coconut shells, securing 593...

Powerful partnership: Saving energy, conserving water

This is a UPNRM project implemented by ENZEN Global Solutions Ltd. in Bangalore District, Karnataka: The 2 crore irrigation pumps in India currently consume a fourth of India's total electricity. To end wasteful energy consumption, the Public Private Partnership between the Bangalore Electric Supply Company (BESCOM), USAID India (Pilot Project...

Tourism and tribes: Eco-resort for community development

This is a UPNRM project implemented by Vivekananada Girijana Kalyana Kendra (VGKK) in Chamrajanagar District, Karnataka: Shrinking livelihood opportunities drive tribal communities to exploit their forests' biodiversity. The project curtails this trend by demonstrating eco-tourism as an alternative livelihood for 2,000 tribal families. This provides employment to the local youth...

Farm to pharmacy: A modern approach for traditional medicine

This is a UPNRM project implemented by Sambandh in two districts of northern Orissa: Medicinal plants have a recognized medical use. They range from plants which are used in production of mainstream pharmaceutical products to plants used in herbal medicine preparation. Sambandh supports families in Orissa involved in the traditional...