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VILLAGE VISIT BRIEFINGAssess the dynamics of the socio-economic political situation in the villageUnderstand and describe the problems faced by the rural people. Recognize the importance of the peoples participation in evolving the solution to their problemsEvaluate the spatial and temporal changes that have occurred in the village in terms of quality of life as a result of the Government and NGO interventions Evaluate working of the various village level institutions both formal and informal in terms of participation and effectivenessStudy the physical environment of the village in relation to ecological imbalances and vulnerability to disastersThink what difference you can make as member of your serviceVillage Study ObjectivesYou are required to use 3 MethodologiesParticipatory Learning and Action (PLA)Focus Group Interview (FGI)Individual InterviewMETHODOLOGYPLA exercises:Transect walkPreference RankingTime lineVenn DiagramResource mappingLivelihood analysisSecondary DataVillage map from googleContactACTION PLAN Village Pradhan School Teacher PRI Officials Local Money Lender/ Banker Village Shop Keeper/ PDS Village Doctor/ ASHA workerAnganwadi Sevika Retired employee Elderly personsPost officeAction PlanContactWomen SHG groupsWater user associationsWatershed associationsGram PanchayathSchool committeeMothers committeeVana Samrakshana Samithi

Each village visit group shall submit a village study report with contribution from each member Each group shall make a Power Point presentation for 20 minutes followed by 5 minutes discussionEach member of the group shall prepare an issue based individual report of 1000 wordsExpected out putSocial development: Education, Health, GenderImpact of the Poverty alleviation ProgrammesDisaster Preparedness at village levelNatural resources Management Functioning of village level institutions Agriculture and irrigationInfluence of modern technologySuccess storiesIndividual Report TopicsTo plan for proper discussions at briefing and debriefing sessionsHave the list of Officer Trainees coming to the district and village wise allotmentPlan for sight seeing (if any)strictly under the guidance of the district administrationBe clear about all travel plans and necessary travel tickets - departure point from Institute to villages and back Ensure timely availability of water and food and stay arrangements are safe. Be in contact with the village group leadersLiaison with the Institutes coordinator available in the district for any kind of supportImplement plan of action as per scheduleThe expenditure on food, stay and transport shall be born by the Institute.Contingency expenditure bills can be claimed from District coordinatorDistrict Group leadersVillage Group LeadersEnsure Ots Stay in the villageCoordinate with the Block and village authoritiesAllocate topics to the group members after a group meetingEnsure reaching in time for debriefingPresent the group view at debriefing: constructive and not fault finding Ensure payment for food, water, cookContingency expenditure bills can be claimed from the District coordinatorProcure secondary data on villageBe in touch with the institute coordinator on safety and security issuesDistrict Group leaders are to collectMementoVillage Visit Manual3 copies of List of OTs going to the districtTickets (onward and return journey) with an extra copyCoordinate local journeys at Hyderabad and DistrictsVillage group leaders are to collectMedical kitsTravel planAdvanceStationaryMosquito coilsAll OTsImportant Ph.nosTravel plan copiesList of Ots Handout PPT

DGL and VGLIn addition to regular items A Torch light, candles, match boxPersonal / general medicinesContact details of the coordinating officersMosquito repellant cream or coilSleeping bagTowelsWarm clothing, beside regular clothingBlankets, bed sheets, air pillowVillage Visit Manuals, circulated notes Camera Sketch pens, pencil, white papers, note bookWater bottle

Suggested Things to carryItemNandedPrakasamNalgonda Adilabad DharwadKadapaStart time at the Institute - by bus

8.30 pm02.11.20128.30 pm02.11.2012

6am03.11.2012

7 pm02.11.2012

9pm02.11.20127pm02.11.2012

Departure time from Hyderabad11pm02.11.2012

10 pm02.11.2012

6am03.11.2012

9pm02.11.2012

11pm02.11.20128.45pm02.11.2012

Mode of transport

trainBus

BusTrainTrainBus/TrainArrival time in District6.30am03.11.20125.30am03.11.201210 am03.11.20126.15am03.11.20122.35 pm03.11.2012

4.45 am03.11.2012

Departure time from district(Return journey)11 pm09.11.2012

11.30 pm09.11.2012

06 pm09.11.2012

8.30 pm09.11.2012

3 pm09.11.2012

8.30 pm09.11.2012

Arrival time in Hyderabad7 am10.11.20127 am10.11.2012

10pm9.11.2012

7 am10.11.2012

7 am10.11.20127 am10.11.2012ItineryAfter reaching District halting point , Get ready and have breakfastGo to the briefing venueAttend briefing sessionDepart to the villages before or after lunch basing on the arrangements made in the districtsStay in the village for 5 daysReach debriefing point on time and attend debriefing session Have lunch and get ready for departure from districtsThe sight seeing shall be only as per plan suggested by district administration

Itinery in the DistrictsBased on the village visit report and presentation the best group shall be awarded with DGs Rolling TrophyDG Medals-Gold, Silver and Bronze - for best village visit reportsThe individual study reports would be assessed for 10 marks as part of DGs assessmentAll reports are to be submitted to Sri. Anil Kumar Associate course coordinatorDates for submission of village visit reports, individual study reports and presentations is 15th November. Group presentations will be on 16th November, simultaneously in the main auditorium and Tungabhadra Conference Hall in two groupsEvaluationDistrictInstirute coordinatorNamePh No.Group leaders namePh noDistrct collector namePh noNandedV. L. N.Gupta9640556635Sanjay Tewari9966132964Sri. Dheeraj Kumar0827519677702462-237101PrakasamSailesh9248005306Sridhar A9849333030Smt. Anitha Rajendra949104479908592-231222NalgondaAnil Kumar9248005303B Ratna Kishore8008946114Sri. Mukteshwar Rao998591500008682-232302Adilabad Ramgopal9248032082Shiva Prakash D9052523035Sri. Ashok Kumar949105369608732-226203DharwadRajeshwar94903819929248032072Lakshmisha G9410353708Sri. Sameer Shukla099802011110836-2233888KadapaSrinivas9441301034Suneel P9703277468Sri. Anil Kumar984990410908562-244301Village Visit CodeBe polite and Courteous: No arguments / conflicts with anyoneYou are not princes and princesses: Adjust with the facilities dont demand. At the most make a demand to the institute coordinatorYou can ask questions during briefing from collector about DistrictDo not offend local sentimentsNo assurances to Villagers: Remember the purpose of your visitLocal officers are not your subordinates-treat them with respectThis is not a tourism exercise-it is a official duty for village studyDo not accept any giftsProvide extraordinary listening, respect their view pointAcknowledge all for their support for your learningNot to project yourself as a responder but be one with themKeep a record of work done on day to day basis

PrecautionsDrinking water careAvoid swimming and bathing in local streams, rivers and pondsKeep contact of local doctorsAware of blood groups and allergiesAvoid controversial discussionsSleeping area should be safe and secureBe with the group

AT THE VILLAGE Be humble Manage with the offered facilities Dont promise anything

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