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The Srikakulam Integrated Development Project (SIDP), presented to AID NYC on June 27, 2010, focuses on enhancing the livelihoods of communities in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Covering 37 blocks and 30-40 villages, SIDP addresses multifaceted issues such as agriculture, energy, water treatment, and women and children’s programs. It emphasizes community participation and local knowledge systems while aiming for long-term sustainability and empowerment. The project requires a remaining budget of Rs. 140,700 (~$3,040) to continue its efforts effectively.
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Srikakulam integrated development project (SIDP) Presented to AID NYC June 27, 2010 VidyaKalaramadam
Overview • 2000 – present: Srikakulam district (AP), 37 blocks, 30-40 villages • Issues / programs • Agriculture (biointensive gardens, organic farming, seed distribution) • Energy (electrification, haybox) • Water treatment / purification & flood management (soakpits) • Programs for women (Anganwadi, reproductive health) • Campaigns (NREGA, RTI) • Programs for children (library, video medium awareness) • Livelihood (Jeevika) • Community initiatives for elderly (vriddhashram), computer center, linking with Saathis
Budget Needs • Total Needs (2010-2011): Rs. 15,87,010 (~$34,287) • Already Committed Chapters • College Park Rs. 300,000 ($6481) • Tempe Rs. 185,000 ($3997) • San Diego Rs. 215,000 ($4645) • West Virginia Rs. 213,750 ($4610) • Bloomington Rs. 162,260 ($3505) • Boston Rs. 370,281 ($8000) • TOTAL Rs. 14,46,291 ($31,247) • Remaining need: Rs. 140,700 (~$3040)
Discussion : SIDP • Successes and Challenges • Local perceptions / participation in AID • Areas for innovation: Is there “partnership” with local knowledge systems? • Suggestions forward • More “user-friendly” project reports (description of problems, “local voices from the field,” experience of engagement of AID with local population, directions of needs & solutions) • Collation of Q&As with AID chapters since inception • Locate Srikakulam IDP within larger context of political and economic changes in AP and India interconnectedness of local with regional, national and global (e.g., SEZ impact; caste composition, land tenure and ownership, other NGOs)
Discussion: Learning Component • What it Means to ‘Support’ a Development Project? “Support” at many levels (apart from resources) • relationship that we are interested in building (partnership, interconnectedness, empowerment, participation) • What is “integrated” about SIDP? • How does SIDP empower? • vision that propels our actions and the objectives/goals that derive from it (long-term, reflective engagement, alternative paradigms of development) • What is “sustainable” about SIDP? • How does SIDP enable equity, justice over time? • commitment of chapter volunteers (strong, open communication, systematic, clarity, learning)