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What are the three main financial bodies involved in supporting India's green finance initiatives as mentioned?
What are the three main financial bodies involved in supporting India's green finance initiatives as mentioned?
Asian Development Bank (ADB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), and World Bank.
What is the purpose of the Watershed Development Fund (WDF) established by NABARD?
What is the purpose of the Watershed Development Fund (WDF) established by NABARD?
The WDF aims to finance watershed development projects to enhance soil and moisture conservation and ensure sustainable livelihoods.
How much area has NABARD covered with its sanctioned watershed development projects?
How much area has NABARD covered with its sanctioned watershed development projects?
27.1 lakh hectares.
What amount has NABARD disbursed for watershed development projects till date?
What amount has NABARD disbursed for watershed development projects till date?
What collaborative efforts does NABARD engage in for groundwater governance?
What collaborative efforts does NABARD engage in for groundwater governance?
What new projects were sanctioned by NABARD during FY2024, and how much was disbursed?
What new projects were sanctioned by NABARD during FY2024, and how much was disbursed?
What is one of the direct impacts of the Watershed Development Programme on local communities?
What is one of the direct impacts of the Watershed Development Programme on local communities?
What amount of technical collaboration support has been secured from GIZ for climate adaptation?
What amount of technical collaboration support has been secured from GIZ for climate adaptation?
How does climate change specifically affect rural communities according to the content?
How does climate change specifically affect rural communities according to the content?
What role do agro-climatic zones play in addressing the impacts of climate change?
What role do agro-climatic zones play in addressing the impacts of climate change?
What sustainable solutions does NABARD implement to assist tribal families?
What sustainable solutions does NABARD implement to assist tribal families?
As of 31 March 2024, how many springshed development projects have been sanctioned?
As of 31 March 2024, how many springshed development projects have been sanctioned?
What was the cumulative disbursement for springshed development projects in the NER and hilly areas?
What was the cumulative disbursement for springshed development projects in the NER and hilly areas?
In what ways do climate-sensitive activities influence the livelihood of rural households?
In what ways do climate-sensitive activities influence the livelihood of rural households?
What are the implications of climate change on the availability of fresh water for rural communities?
What are the implications of climate change on the availability of fresh water for rural communities?
How much funding was disbursed for new springshed projects during FY2024?
How much funding was disbursed for new springshed projects during FY2024?
What is the purpose of the NABARD Bhuvan portal?
What is the purpose of the NABARD Bhuvan portal?
How does smart management of natural resources relate to climate change adaptation?
How does smart management of natural resources relate to climate change adaptation?
What challenges do rural households face due to climate change according to the text?
What challenges do rural households face due to climate change according to the text?
How many projects have been onboarded to the NABARD Bhuvan portal as of 31 March 2024?
How many projects have been onboarded to the NABARD Bhuvan portal as of 31 March 2024?
Why is it important to provide assistance to tribal families in the context of climate change?
Why is it important to provide assistance to tribal families in the context of climate change?
What types of functionalities does the NABARD Bhuvan portal support?
What types of functionalities does the NABARD Bhuvan portal support?
What is the significance of geospatial technology in watershed planning according to the content?
What is the significance of geospatial technology in watershed planning according to the content?
As of the provided date, how many geotagged assets are hosted on the NABARD Bhuvan portal?
As of the provided date, how many geotagged assets are hosted on the NABARD Bhuvan portal?
What are some open-source tools utilized for groundwater potential mapping?
What are some open-source tools utilized for groundwater potential mapping?
In which states were detailed project reports prepared using geospatial techniques in FY2023?
In which states were detailed project reports prepared using geospatial techniques in FY2023?
What is the primary goal of the JIVA programme?
What is the primary goal of the JIVA programme?
How many JIVA projects are currently being implemented, and across how many states?
How many JIVA projects are currently being implemented, and across how many states?
What was the reported increase in income for project beneficiaries in one season?
What was the reported increase in income for project beneficiaries in one season?
What practice was implemented on 330.9 hectares of land under the JIVA programme?
What practice was implemented on 330.9 hectares of land under the JIVA programme?
What type of activities were improved related to soil through JIVA?
What type of activities were improved related to soil through JIVA?
What role did external FRPs play in the JIVA projects?
What role did external FRPs play in the JIVA projects?
What was maintained throughout the year as part of the agroecological practices?
What was maintained throughout the year as part of the agroecological practices?
Which five states had their approaches upscaled in FY2024?
Which five states had their approaches upscaled in FY2024?
What role do Farmer Resource Persons (FRPs) play in the transition to natural farming?
What role do Farmer Resource Persons (FRPs) play in the transition to natural farming?
Identify two main challenges faced by the Mallaigudem JIVA project.
Identify two main challenges faced by the Mallaigudem JIVA project.
What integrated practices were promoted by the Mallaigudem JIVA project to enhance farming?
What integrated practices were promoted by the Mallaigudem JIVA project to enhance farming?
How does the adoption of multi-cropping systems benefit farmers?
How does the adoption of multi-cropping systems benefit farmers?
What traditional farming knowledge gap exists that the Mallaigudem JIVA project addresses?
What traditional farming knowledge gap exists that the Mallaigudem JIVA project addresses?
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Study Notes
Climate Action
- Climate change worsens poverty, inequality, and overexploitation of resources, particularly affecting rural communities.
- Rural households depend on climate-sensitive activities like farming and livestock rearing, which are vulnerable to environmental changes.
- Key factors influenced by climate include water availability, soil quality, and management of natural resources.
- Diverse agro-climatic zones require tailored interventions to effectively address specific risks.
- NABARD undertakes initiatives such as:
- Supporting tribal families in raising orchards (wadis).
- Participatory watershed and soil management projects.
- Financing sustainable solutions for environmental improvement without compromising livelihoods.
- Collaborations in climate action include:
- Exploring green finance facilities with ADB and GCF.
- Drafting project reports for World Bank support.
- Joint project developments with FAO for GCF funding.
- Piloting groundwater cooperatives with WSU.
- Securing €1.5 million from GIZ for climate adaptation projects.
Watershed Development Programme
- NABARD has led participatory watershed development since 1992, establishing a dedicated fund in 1999-2000 with ₹200 crore funding.
- 3,747 watershed projects have been sanctioned, disbursing ₹2,245.3 crore and covering 27.1 lakh hectares to date.
- In FY2024, 74 new projects were approved, encompassing approximately 64,200 hectares, with ₹116.6 crore disbursed.
- The programme aids communities in soil and moisture conservation, productivity increases, climate resilience, and alternative livelihoods.
- Credit flow is evaluated through studies across 19 states and 34 watershed projects, impacting 35,236 hectares.
- 157 springshed projects were approved, receiving ₹24.9 crore funding, with additional 14 projects for ₹6.8 crore in FY2024.
Geospatial Technology in Watershed Monitoring
- NABARD Bhuvan Portal enhances digitalization for watershed projects via geospatial technology.
- The portal catalogs geotagged assets for mapping, monitoring, carbon credit tracking, and impact evaluation.
- As of March 2024, 1,125 projects are registered, with 1.7 lakh assets geotagged.
- Detailed project reports leveraging geospatial techniques were developed in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Telangana.
- Capacity-building initiatives expanded the geospatial approach across multiple states in FY2024.
JIVA—Agroecology Programme
- 24 JIVA projects are currently active across 11 states, focusing on vulnerable rainfed areas within various agroecological zones.
- JIVA aims to foster agroecology for sustainable watershed and tribal development.
- By March 2024, significant outcomes included:
- Increase in beneficiaries' income by ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 within one season.
- Implementation of natural farming practices on 330.9 hectares.
- Improved soil moisture and texture through bio-resources use.
- Training programs engaged 720 farmers, including 230 women, promoting the transition to natural farming and multi-cropping systems.
- An integrated farming project in Telangana illustrated successful application of natural farming principles and sustainable agriculture.
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