GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH STATE LEVEL NODAL AGENCY, O/o COMMISSIONER: RURAL DEVELOPMENT H.No.5-10-192, IInd floor, Hermitage office Complex,Saifabad, Hyderabad-500 004 Ph: 040:23298979, 23296279 Fax: 040:23296329, E-mail: scidapdgmail.com roular No.26 | SLNA/I&CB/Batch -VI/2014 Sub: Sub: RD- IWMP- Action plan and time frame for grounding of the IWMP 2014-15 Watershed Projects- Reg, Ref: 1. Z -11011/02/2014-PPC, Dt.24.07.2014, Minutes of the 37” Steering Committee meeting on IWMP held on 27, 28 and 29th May, 2014 at Nirman Bhavan, Department of Land Resources, New Delhi 2.G.0.Ms.No.134 of PR & RD (RD Il) Department, GoAP, dt.10.09.2014 3. Lr.No.26/ SLNA/I&CB/Batch -VI/2014, Dt. 11.09.2014 of SLNA, AP Kind attention is invited to the reference 2 cited wherein the GoAP have accorded sanction for 59 IWMP watersheds during 2014-15 for implementation in 9 IWMP districts (the sanctioned project details are enclosed as annexure |) All the projects sanctioned under batch VI are tagged to PD, DWMAs for implementation including Vizianagaram where previously the projects sanctioned under batch V were tagged to PO, ITDA. Addl.PD (MGNREGS) is responsible for assisting PD, DWMA in implementation of Watershed Projects in Vizianagaram district by establishing a cell in DWMA office. Posts for support staff at DWMA shall be sanctioned subsequently with any additional projects coming up in future. For grounding of the sanctioned projects, the action plan and the time line is hereby communicated with a request to initiate preparatory activities as a mandatory as detailed below: ACTION PLAN FOR GROUNDING THE IWMP WATERSHEDS (2014-15) ‘S.No. Aeti Time Frame (Task to be completed by) 1 | Redeployment of TOs (AgrilEng) from existing Ill batches which 30" Sep, 2014 are nearing closure and allot @ one each to new projects in Anathapur, Chittoor, Kumool, YSR, Prakasam & Srikakulam 2 | Execution of MoUs with NGO-PIAs 30" Sep, 2014 | 3__| Establishment of new WCCs 15" Oct, 2014 ; : Within 1 week of reporting 4 | Opening of Bank Accounts and applying for DSKs SENG REGS: 5 __| Field immersion trainings to newly recruited staff - POs & TOs 31" Oct,2014 6 _ | Delineation of Micro Watershed Villages of 2014-15 WS projects 15” Nov, 2014 | and preparing Habitations list and freezing of habitation data in website eee 7 | Awareness generation programmes in field 30" Nov, 2014 8 __| Formation of User Groups and Watershed Committees 45" Dec, 2014 Basic training for UG leaders & WC Members on IWMP 15" Jan, 2015 |_9 _ | Guidelines, components, financial arrangements etc 40 | Preparation of DPRs - Survey, data collection, data entry, 34" May, 2015 convergence meetings, documentation, Approval in Gram, ‘Sabhas and Submission to WMA.Further, itis to inform that induction training shall be organized at State level for the POs & TOs to be newly recruited for newly sanctioned WCCs/Projects and the detailed guidelines for preparing the DPRs with required changes along with formats shall be communicated to the districts. The Gol have also allotted IWMP projects (2014-15) to some of the reputed Voluntary Organizations (list of NGO-PIAs is annexure II). Hence, the PDs have to circulate a copy of the list of sanctioned projects annexed to the NGO-PIAs and coordinate with respective NGO-PIAs for adhering to the g lelines and timelines being communicated from this office. All the PDs are requested to hold a district level meeting with IWMP staff and plan for grounding of the 2014-15 projects in detail keeping in view the above action plan. Further, itis requested to map & redeploy existing Technical Officers (@one per project) based on seniority from batch I&ll where more than 75% of NRM funds are already spent and allot them to new projects. Kindly ensure that all the tasks indicated above are completed within the time frame for successful launching of the IWMP 2014- 15 projects. Expenditure for above tasks should be incurred through eFMS mode from the available funds under IWMP. For facilitation support, check list of activities (Annexure Ill) is appended along with cost norms (Annexure IV) for taking up preparatory activities under Institution & capacity building and DPR preparation components and a copy of MOU (Annexure V) for execution between PD, DWMA & NGO- PIA are enclosed. Yours faithfully, Sd/- Dr.c.Suvarna Spl.Commissioner (WS), RD Encl: 1. List of sanctioned IWMP projects for 2014-15 2. Contact details of NGO-PIAs of 2014-15 IWMP projects 3. Check list for launching of iwmp batch v (2013-14) projects 4, Cost norms, 5. MoU for execution between DWMAs & NGO-PIAs, To: Alll the Project Directors, DWMA, Ananthapur, Chittoor, Kumool, Prakasam, Ranga Reddy, Srikakulam,YSR Kadapa, SPS Nellore, Guntur & Vizianagaram All the Addl.PDs (Watersheds) of 9 IWMP districts Coto: The Chief Functionaries, NGO-PIAs of 2014-15 projects The SLNA staff for necessary follow up action. Copy submitted to Spl. Officers, RD Department for information. 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Camp post, SVR Rural Colony, Kurnool, # 08518 - 254220; Development 9347234879, (APARD) Yatakallu Aspari apard_ngo@reditfmail.com eae a No 40, Suryodaya Residency rodipet, guntur-522 002, 4 | Guntur Development Macharia Madi | Giocalans Poveeiae, joelprabhakarit107@gmail.com 5 | YSR NGO Colony, Rayachoty, Kadapa district -516 269, # 08561-251378, 9848061373, rhgbms_vo@rediffmail.com, RHGBMSS: Gopagudipall Ramapuram | rhgbmssrso@gmail.com 6 [Srikakulam | center for 12-13-483/39, St.No.14, Lane-6, People's Nagarjunanagar Colony, Tarnaka, | Forestry Secunderabad, # 040- (CPR) Nowtala Saravakota__| 27154484/94, info@cpf.in [7 [Nellore #17/465:C-C4-4, Vivekananda | Nagar, Near water tank, | Madanapalle-517325, # 94401 | OUTREACH Marripadu Marripadu | 24864, outreach_mpl@yahoo.co.in [TOTAL 16 16Annexure IL: CHECK LIST FOR LAUNCHING OF IWMP BATCH V (2013-14) PROJECTS Gol have sanctioned 59 projects under IWMP batch VI for implementation from 2014-15 year onwards in 9 districts. For launching the programme, the following activities are to be initiated 1. Redeployment of existing staff: Map & redeploy existing Technical Officers (@one per project) based on seniority from batch I&II where more than 75% of NRM funds are already spent and allot them to new projects. Release of Institutional fund: SLNA to release funds DWMAs for establishment new WCCs Execution of MoUs with NGO-PIAs : - Organizing district level orientation to NGO-PIAs by PD, DWMA. - Execution of MoU between PD, DWMA & NGO-PIA 4, Establishment of WCC Offices: - Office establishment with required infrastructure and equipment as indicated in the circular issued - Opening of Bank Accounts - Applying for DSKs ~ Downloading IWMP software 5. Positioning of Project staff: - After redeployment, for the available vacancies of Project staff of GO projects, Project Officers, Technical Officers & Computer Operators shall be positioned by SRDS (Society for Rural Development Services), Ofo Commr, RD. - For NGO Projects, staff shall be recruited by the respective NGOs 6. Trainings to newly recruited staff - POs, Technical Officers & Computer Operators - State level induction trainings for Project Officers & field immersion - State level induction trainings to Technical officers & field immersion - State level induction trainings to Computer Operators 7. Initiatives at Village level: + Delineation of Micro Watersheds: + Each IWMP cluster is further divided into Watershed villages based on the viable operational area approximately 300-500 Ha in view of administrative reasons. + Map showing revenue village boundaries should be taken and superimposed with cadastral maps & maps showing Micro watersheds. + All Gram Panchayats & Habitations falling in the WMP project area should be identified. + One Gram Panchayat be identified as watershed village with a viable average area of 300-600Ha each and DPR be prepared for one Gram Panchayat irrespective of no. of Micro watersheds falling in the watershed area. + Incase where Gram Panchayat falls outside the cluster, the Habitation inside the cluster should be identified as watershed village. * Each Watershed village should be assigned the code of Micro watershed which has major area in that village. + List of delineated Micro watershed villages and habitations data to be communicated to SLNA & TCS for placing in software.Social Mobilization and Institution building acti - Kalajathas: * Selection of teams. * Orientation to the Kalajathas on © Degradation of natural resources co Resultant distress being faced by farmers & other rural people © Remedial measures, * Conducting Kalajatha programmes for of fay in each village. + Wall writings by Kalajatha team members - IWMP Pedestal: Pedestals should be constructed in the entrance of all identified Micro watershed villages. - Film shows: © IWMP film has to be shown in the villages. - Small Group Meetings: At village level, already Self Help groups, VSS, Rytu Mitra groups etc exists. Meetings should be held to those groups to explain about watershed activities 20-25 persons from each village can be taken to successful watersheds. - Village level Orientation: + To watershed committees / GPs / VOs / CBOs etc. * On watershed components, planning process, PNP methods, Ridge to Valley concepts - On cost effective structures, on process of implementation etc. Prepare schedule. Inform Sarpanches concerned. Publicity by Tom Tom Conduct of Grama Sabha for formation of watershed committee & for taking resolution of GP / Grama Sabha. 9.DPR preparation: Procuring maps. Collection of secondary data. PRA- Social Mapping, Resource Mapping Socio-economic survey. Participatory Net planning of all survey nos falling in treatable are of Micro watershed villages. Compilation of plans / formats PE, EP plans, CB Plans. Preparation of treatment maps. Mandal level convergence meetings Grama Sabha approval. ‘Submission of plan. Data entry & report generation 10. Convergence meetings at District Level: + PD to hold District & Sub District level meetings with line depts. officers. * Explore possibilities of convergence. ‘* Ensure proper communication of convergence approaches to field staff of all line departmentsAnnexure IV: COST NORMS FOR INSTITUTION & CAPACITY BUILDING AND DPR PREPARATION ACTIVITIES Note — cost norms 2. For trainings & Exposure visits, estimates to be generated in software with inbuilt cost norms Unit Source of S.No Item Nos. Unit deseri cost_| Totalcost_| Funds 1_| Social Mobilization activities (For each Micro watershed village) Per programme (@ Rs.500 per person er day for 6 persons inclusive sound A_| Kalajathas 1_| system and transport) 3000 3000 8 _[ Film Shows 1 | Per Village 500 500 C_| wall writings 20 | Per Village 150 3000 © _| Orientations 1 [Per programme 500] Institution & | Grama Sabhas 1_[ Stationary, Tom-Tom, Mike ete 1000 1000 capacity F_| Village Pedestal 1 | Construction & painting 5000 6000] Building Total cost per Micro Watershed Village 34000| funds ‘Convergence Meeting 2_| at Mandal Level 1_| Permeeting 2000 2000 2000 3._| DPR Preparation for IWMP project Procurement of Maps | 1_| Per project 97500 PRA material (Colours, ‘Sketch pens, White papers, Drawing sheets, etc) 1_| Per project 3000 3000 No. of Volunteers @20 HHs per Volunteer per day-Rs.10/HH (inclusive of Village Volunteers TA & DA) * Payment will be linked to No. honorarium 10 | of His SES data entered, 20000 Trainings to Vilage Volunteers 20 | persons per 2 days 200 3000] DPR Baseline formats Preparation printing by DWMAs Per project 5000 5000 Stationary & Xerox | 1_| Per project 3000 3000) 1 Resource Person engaged for 2 months {inclusive of TA & DA) based on attendance sheet certified by PO (Permissible where staff are not Resource Fee 1_| positioned) 10000 20000 Photos 1000 1000 PNP- sheets (RS.3.00) & SES Sheats (Rs.3.5), SHG & UG data, OPR compilation (Ave. 300 HHs/6 villages) * Payment will be linked to No. of SES/ PNP data Data entry entered. 20000 Sub total for OPA preparation 1. Expenses towards Convergence meeting at district level should be booked under CB funds of IWMP as per DLRCAnnexure V: INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME — BATCH V (2014-15) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DWMA & NGO-PIA 4. This Memorandum of Understanding is signed on this day, the «+. 0f 2014 between the District Water Management Agency (hereinafter referred to as DWMA), having its office at , district, represented by its authorized representative, the Project Director, DWMA, as the First Party AND . (Non- Government Organization) bearing its registration No. «....... .. fegistration date having its Ce nee | seeseeeereeee Mandal... district (hereinafter referred to as the Project Implementation Agency [PIA]) represented by its authorized representative, : sosssseeeees a8 the Second Party. 2. Whereas the First party is desirous of entrusting the management and implementation of the watershed development projects under the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) and the Second party, having experience in the watershed sector, is also desirous of participating in the implementation and the management of the IWMP watersheds and the two parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intentions of being legally bound, accept the following terms and conditions. 3. Preamble: In the year 2008, the Ministry of Rural Development have brought forth a comprehensive programme named Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) with an aim to restore the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources such as soil, vegetative cover, water and building sustainable livelihoods for rural poor. The Common Guidelines of the Department of Land Resources, Gol, envisage that the voluntary organizations (NGOs) can be considered as one of the Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) and responsible for the implementation of watershed projects in different districts without exceeding 1/4th of the total Projects at a time in a State. Accordingly, the GoAP has decided to allocate IWMP projects to the NGOs as PIAs in adherence to the common guidelines. State Level Nodal Agency took the initiative to take this agenda forward and formalize the partnerships between First and Second Parties through this MoU. State Level Nodal Agency also plays important role in ensuring the effective partnerships during the entire period of the project.4, Purpose of the Agreement: This is an agreement among two parties, as mentioned above, for the appointment and the devolving upon the 2" Party the role and the responsibilities of the Project Implementing Agency in the implementation of the IWMP projects, as stipulated in the Common guidelines in the district. 5. Period of Agreement: This agreement commences from the date of the execution of the MOU ; 2014 and shall ordinarily stand concluded by 31% March (mention year) completed year from the sanction year of the IWMP project). However, nothing precludes the earlier closure of the project with the mutual agreement of both the first and the second party if all the physical and financial parameters are conclusively considered to be achieved. 6. Project Area: This MOU is applicable to the following IWMP projects as decided by the First Party in consultation with the Second Party: 1. IwaP project (M)______distriet 2 IWMP project (M) district In case project areas are revisited, project cost also changes accordingly. (The names of Projects, Mandals & area proposed for watershed projects are enclosed in Annexure No 1). 7. Roles and Responsibilities of First Party (DWMA): 7.1 Designate the Addl. Project Director (WS) as the Coordinating Officer [CO] from DWMA to coordinate with the PIAs. 7.2Facilitate the preparation of the strategic action plans, annual action plans and capacity building plans for the allotted IWMP projects by the PIAS 7.3Provide professional and technical support in the planning and the execution of watershed development projects, as and when sought for by the Second party. 7.4Carry out regular monitoring, evaluation of all the activities carried out under IWMP - Monitoring shall include process and outcome monitoring. The PIA shall submit quarterly progress reports to the DWMA for further submission to the SLNA. - Internal Monitoring by PIA - On regular basis - Progress Monitoring — On regular basis - Web Based On-Line Monitoring - Self Monitoring by communities - Quarterly basis - Social Audits - Half yearly basis - Process Monitoring — Yearly once = Internal and external statutory guidelines8.17) Development of production systems and promotion of productivity enhancement interventions. 8.18) Organize trainings to primary stakeholders i.e., watershed committee members / GP members / VO leaders / UG members and secondary stakeholders i.e., TOs, Village level workers, etc 8.19) Ensure quality in the works executed in aspects of location, design, quality of construction and total involvement of concerned farmers / people. 8.20) Timely completion of watersheds as per the project cycle 8.21) Encourage adoption of low cost technologies and build upon indigenous technical, knowledge. 8.22) Develop convergence with line departments / local institutions for effective implementation of the Watershed projects 8.23) Coordinate with DRDA functionaries, Mandal Samakhyas, Village Organizations of the allotted clusters for proper management of the Revolving fund and creation of sustainable livelihoods to the poorest of poor having no assets. 8.24) At the time of project closure, all the assets created and funds released shall properly be accounted for and safely handed over to ITDA/ DWMA / Gram Panchayat for post project management. 8.25) Abide by the instructions issued by Gol / GoAP for the implementation of these Projects, from time to time and ensure compliance at all levels of project implementation. 8.26) Demonstrate innovative approaches and models of watershed development projects 9. Fund flow mechanism and financial obligations 9.1) A separate Savings Bank account should be opened by the PIA for the WCC at the Mandal head quarters, where the IWMP projects are being implemented 9.2) The entire IWMP funds shall be placed in a central nodal bank at state level. 9.3) Electronic Fund Management System (eFMS) mode of payment shall be deployed at all levels for financial transparency and timely payments. 9.5) The project funds should not be utilized for purchase of vehicles/ photocopier/Video Recorder/ Projector, construction of any permanent buildings and such other capital items. 9.6) The accounts at PIA and respective Watershed Committee levels shall be audited by a Chartered Accountant selected from a panel approved by the C&AG and appointed by DWMA, within three months of the closure of the financial year and furnish consolidated Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate for release of funds every year, by the end of June of the nex!/ following year. 9.7) 8% of total budget would be released to Second Party for administration purposes towards PIA & WSC level expenditure which will be subject to the progress in expenditure on various project components,10. Monitoring & Evaluation System 10.1) Monitoring: 10.1.1 Regular monitoring of the project will have to be carried out at each stage. 10.1.2 Monitoring includes process and outcome monitoring. Online MIS & process monitoring is a feature of all projects, 10.1.3 The DWMA monitors the watershed project by various mechanism -internal Monitoring by project teams, Progress Monitoring, GIS / Web Based On — Line Monitoring, Self - Monitoring by communities, Sustainability Monitoring, Social Audits, Independent and External evaluations by independent agencies, etc. 10.2) Evaluation: The evaluations and impact studies will be carried out by SLNA panel of evaluators, selected as per guidelines issued by DoLR, Gol 11. Performance Indicators of ITDAs/DWMAs, PIA, Watershed Projects: 11.1) ITDAs/DWMAs: 11.1.1.Approval of the quarterly action plans and the administrative budget requirement of the current year within seven days after submission by the PIAs and submit the ‘same to SLNA for fund released within 15 days after submission by the PIAs. 11.1.2. The Addl.PD (WS) shall visit watersheds allotted to the PIA at least once a month and record progress of execution of works against the action plans. 11.1.3. Conduct reviews on monthly basis along with all other PIAS 11.1.4. Other indicators as may be defined further as per the requirement of the IWMP 11.2) PIA: 11.2.1 100% Watershed Communities are aware of the IWMP programme through conducting awareness programmes, orientations, trainings and exposures as per the Institution & Capacity Building plans. 11.2.2 Watershed Committees and User Groups shall be formed in all the allotted IWMP projects and conduct meetings regularly and record minutes in a register. 11.2.3 Establishing WCCs and positioning of staff at the PIA and Watershed level within one month after signing the MoU. 11.2.4 Preparation of DPRs within 100 days from the date of allotment of the Watershed Projects in case of newly sanctioned projects. 11.2.6 Utilization of funds as per allocations and guidelines indicated in para 67 of Common guidelines (2008). All the bills / vouchers to be submitted to DWMA once in 6 months for verification. Inadmissible amount would be deducted from future allocation. In extreme cases immediate recovery will be affected. 11.2.6 At least 80% of rotation and recovery of revolving funds released to NGOs at any point of the time through record verification of registers and accounts maintained by NGOs by watershed assistants 11.2.7 All the trainings are conducted for the Watershed stakeholders, line departments, staff, etc per annum as per approved training calendars11.2.8 Demonstrate best practices under NRM, Productivity Enhancement and Enterprise promotion components 11.2.9 Play an active role in enrollment of wage seekers, work allotment and timely payments in accordance to the guidelines developed on the lines of NREGS. 11.210 At least 80% of physical and financial progress to be achieved against the targets at any point of the time fixed by the SLNA/ DWMA. 14.2.11. Submission of prescribed periodical reports, utilization certificates & proposals to DWMA/ SLNA. 14.212 Regular updation of all records and registers maintained by the PIA 11.2.13. Other indicators as may be defined further as per the requirement of IWMP. 11.3) Watershed Committees: 11.3.1At least 80% of the WC meetings are held with at least 75% of the members. 11.3.2WC is registered within one month from the date of formation under the Act as defined in the Common guidelines 11.3.3Ensure conducting of fortnightly User Group meetings 11.3.4100% updation of all records and registers maintained at Watershed level by Watershed Assistant. 11.3.5Other indicators as and when communicated 11.3.6Higher share of budgets/ expenditure is accessed by small & marginal farmers and land less families 12, Expected Outcomes: By end of the Project period, the following outcomes are expected to be ensured by both the parties: 12.1 All the members of the Watershed Committee and staff such as Watershed Assistant have been given orientation and training to improve their knowledge and upgrade technical/management and community organizational skills to a level that is appropriate for the successful discharge of their responsibilities. 12.2 All the works/activities that are planned for the treatment and development of the drainage lines, arable and non-arable lands in the watershed area are done with the active participation and contribution of the user groups and the community at large. 12.3. The user groups/panchayats have willingly taken over the operation and maintenance of the assets created and made suitable administrative and financial arrangements for their maintenance and further development. 12.4 The village community would have been organized into several, homogeneous self- help groups for savings and other income generation activities which would have achieved sufficient commitment from their members and built up financial resources to be self sustaining 12.5 The increase in cropping intensity and agricultural productivity reflecting in overall increase in agriculture production. 12.6. Increase in income of farmers/ landless labourers in the project area. 12.7. Increase in groundwater table due to enhanced recharge by watershed interventions. 13. Breach of MoU: The 1® party shall have right to terminate the MoU duly affording cogent reasons by giving notice to the 2"° party, in case the latter fails to provide the services for which it is8.6) Undertake social mobilization processes to create awareness and facilitate formation of Watershed Committees, User Groups, and Seif Help Groups and provide regular facilitation support to strengthen the institutions. 8.7) Based upon the Detailed Project Report [DPR] and the formats stipulated by the SLNA, the second party shall furnish to the first party the following documents within the time given time frame; a) The five year perspective plan. b) The annual action plans. c) The quarterly action plans for the current year. d) Budgets for capacity building purpose. The above plans shall encompass all activities and shall contain both the physical and the financial parameters. These plans shall become the agreed point of reference between the first and the second party for the monthly/quarterly/yearly progress evaluation. The first and the second party shall in the 2" fortnight of March, every year, review the progress of the annual action plan of the current year and if so warranted, revise the action plan of the succeeding year duly including the component wise spill over of the previous year. 8.8) Develop Annual Training calendars for both the secondary and primary stakeholders through conduct of Training Needs assessment and execute the plans. 8.9) Assist DWMA and Watershed Committees in identifying the Village level functionaries and provide monitoring and hand holding support to them. 8.10) Adoption of processes common to all projects in the state advocated by SLNA / Gol like those relating to fund release and utilization, monitoring & evaluation, approvals & sanctions, reporting, Social audit, Muster roll maintenance, works strategy, sanctioning authority, etc is mandatory for the PIA. 8.11) Timely submissions of progress reports as desired by the ITDAs/DWMAs / SLNA/Gol and attend all reviews / meetings conducted for 2 party by the ITDAs/DWMA / SLNA IGol. 8.12) Utilize the funds sanctioned for different projects / components in accordance with the guidelines. 8.13) Maintain all registers and documents at PIA & WCs as prescribed by SLNA and make them available for verification as and when required. 8.14) Ensure that the project activities take off immediately and expenditure starts getting incurred as per approved plans. 8.15) Execution of NRM works through User Groups / wage seekers as per the Plans by adopting ridge to valley approach, four water concepts and in a complete saturation mode, 8.16) Periodical conduct of watershed committees and User Group meetings. Watershed Committee meetings have to be held once in a month and the User Group meetings once in every fortnight as well as need based.7.5Ensure timely approvals and smooth flow of funds to the PIAs and watershed development projects as per the state operational guidelines 7.6Inspect all work sites as per the works strategy communicated from time to time to ensure quality, quantity, suitability and utility of the works taken up by the PIAs under \wMP 7.7 Facilitate the access by the Second party of services from other Government institutions viz., Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, etc and other institutions having expertise in watershed and livelihood related interventions. 7.7 Review the maintenance of the records and registers of the IWMP works maintained by the PIAs, Watershed Committees and evaluate the work of the PIA for determining further funding 7.8Provide support to SLNA in undertaking evaluation studies, impact assessment studies and such other evaluation tasks as deemed fit from time to time. 7.9Support the Second Party in conflict resolution processes at village level in the execution of watershed development projects 7.10 Facilitate coordination between Second Party and Zilla Parishad, Mandal Praja Parishad and Grama Panchayat members in the smooth implementation of watershed development projects 7.11 Evolve systems and procedures for convergence between watershed development projects and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme so that duplication of works/ expenditure is avoided. . Roles and Responsibilities of Second Party (PIA): 8.1) Execution of MoU within the time frame set by the SLNA on receipt of communication from SLNA/DWMA 8.2) Each PIA should position a dedicated Watershed Development team as envisaged in the Common Guidelines (2008). The Second Party ensures the deployment of full time watershed development team having relevant academic qualifications and professional experience in watershed management natural resource development projects. The Second Party shall designate one Senior Expert having management skills, relevant qualifications & experience as Project Officer for the IWMP project. In case the Second Party is responsible for two IWMP projects, one Project Officer could be appointed for both IWMP projects. 8.3) The project staff to be recruited in all categories under IWMP shall preferably be local. 8.4) Watershed Computer Centers (WCC) have to be established by the PIA in the allotted IWMP projects placing Computer Operators for carrying out all work execution and financial processes on lines of DWMA. 8.5) Facilitate preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and annual action plans for the projects allotted and obtain administrative and technical sanctions from respective DWMA. Involve women SHGs / NGOs in watershed planning & implementation.14. 15. contracted or alternatively fails to abide by terms & conditions agreed upon and stipulated in the MoU, or exploits the partnership for any other purpose. Amendment to the MoU: The obligations of the DWMA and the PIA have been stipulated in this MoU. However, during the course of its operation, circumstances may arise which essentially necessitate alterations or modifications of this agreement either due to the changes in the IWMP operational guidelines by the Department of Land Resources, Government of India or in the larger interest of the project. These modifications / alterations will be mutually discussed and on being agreed upon be incorporated as addendum to this MoU. State Level Nodal Agency shall facilitate the process of revising/ amending the MoU, by involving First and Second Parties. Conflict Resolution: Any dispute arising with regard to any aspect of this MoU shall be settled preferably through mutual consultation, conciliation and agreement by both the parties. However, if the matters cannot be resolved by the above process then the matters shall be resolved by the State Level Nodal Agency, by organizing consultations between the concerned parties to evolve at amicable solutions. If the issues are still not resolved, the matter will be subject to the civil jurisdiction of the courts located at ( District Headquarter where the DWMA is located, The parties of this MoU have set their hands together and signed on the day and date afore said. « ) ( ) Signature of Chief Signature of Project Director Functionary Name 4 Name Organization ITDA/ DWMA: Date Date Place Place 1. Witness signature ( ) 1.Witness signature ( ) Name & Designation: Name & Designation: 2. Witness signature ( ) 2.Witness signature ( ) Name & Designation: Name & Designation: