Brainstorming Workshop on GIS based Decentralised Planning and

Monitoring under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS

Feb 15,2010

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India,

Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.

National Institute of Rural DevelopmentHyderabad

OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION

PART-I MINISTRY SUGGESTED GUIDELINES

PART-II NIRD SUGGESTED PROCESS

PART-III NIRD RESEARCH PROPOSALS

PART-IMINISTRY SUGGESTED

GUIDELINES

ASSET MANAGEMENT: Capturing existing Assets with their location, present status and meta data

Validation of data on created assets.

Periodic asset assessments & summarized reports using measurement scales.

Asset maintenance report, assessment and management

Map Management:

Preparation of Base Maps With Relevant Terrain Data.

Cataloging the Maps for Easy Access and Retrieval.

Integration of Attribute Information From Various Sources.

Appropriate Methodology for Collection, Collation, Storage And Processing of Data in a Given Region & Synoptic

Standardized Formats For

Natural Resources Socio- Economic Data In An Integrated Manner To Establish Linkage Among Various Hierarchical Units.

Remote Sensing Maps: Village Maps On Larger Scale (1:4,000 or 1:10,000 scale) by Using High Resolution Satellite Data Identify Soil Layers and Fertility Levels.

Map Management:

Planning and Development:

As-Is views of the area under the program - Existing assets, current coverage, impact.

Scope and targets of program – Target, time lines, funds etc.

Features for Asset, asset deployment, costing and its target coverage.

Analytical tools for assessing a plan at asset level, region level and program level.

What-if-Analysis at any stage of planning.

Transition view starting from abinitio state to program completion state with provision for interim states.

Plan for water harvesting structures like tributaries, drains, etc with depth and slope.

Planning and Development:

Preparation of change map that depicts the activities taken up during the implementation phase.

Developing methodology for nation-wide monitoring considering time and economic feasibilities.

Evaluation and Monitoring of activities:

Evaluation and Monitoring of activities:

Work Plan and Methodology

Proposed Solution and Sizing (Diagram).

Implementation and Support Plan (If Diagram).

Process Architecture (Diagram)..

Proposed Network Architecture. (Placing of servers,

components etc).

Security features (Data, Network and Internet Security).

Integration with the NREGASoft (NREGA MIS) (Diagram).

Schedule of Activities (PERT Chart).

Technical Specification.

Activities and deliverables

•EXPECTED INPUTS

AS IS STUDY

Cost and benefit analysisIdentification of project locationIdentification of traineesIdentification of EquipmentProcurement of Devices or other hardware

Software Development:Software development and software audit report

Training

Training to the GP Staff Distribution of Job Cards and hands on training to use Smart Card and hand held devicesTraining report

Project ImplementationMethodology Solution and Sizing.Products / Personnel Positioning.Implementation and Support Plan.Process Flow Architecture. Network Architecture. (Placing of servers, components etc).Security features Integration with the NREGASoft (NREGA MIS).Capture of data

Project Monitoring and EvaluationMonitoring at Ministry level Monitoring at State level Monthly progress reports.Report along with cost and benefit analysis and recommendations

PART-IINIRD SUGGESTED PROCESS

GIS BASED PARTICIPATORY PLANNING UNDER MGNREGS

OBJECTIVES: Preparation of Village Level Plan for MGNREGS in a consultative process in a GIS frame work Development of Customized Software for Geoinformatics based Planning

Interaction with stakeholders in pilot project area

Development of framework for planning in a participatory mode

Development/ review of data collection instruments

Integration with spatial and non-spatial data bases

STEPS IN GIS BASED PARTICIPATORY PLANNING UNDER MGNREGA

STEPS IN GIS BASED PARTICIPATORY PLANNING UNDER MGNREGS

STEPS IN GIS BASED PARTICIPATORY PLANNING UNDER MGNREGS

Comprehensive Development Plan NREGS

Schemes

Development Seminar At Panchayat Level for

Presentation of Possibilities and Alternatives

Finalization of Plan by Panchayat

GEOINFORMATICS BASED MONITORING FOR MGNREGS

Objectives: Device methodologies and process to apply GIS at village level for monitoring NREGS activities

Capture both Spatial & Attribute Data pertaining to assets created at village level for Monitoring

Generate various scenarios and convergence of various programmes for potential employment

under MGNREGS

Identification & Selection of Parameters for Monitoring

Preparation of Geospatial Inventory of assets & location of works at village level

Capturing of Spatial Measurements And Conversion of Mandays for Employment Generation at project level

Developing a Framework of Monitoring at Panchayat Level Using Satellite Imageries and GPS/DGPS

Generation of Monitoring Report, Based on Geospatial Data

STEPS IN GIS BASED MONITORING UNDER MGNREGS

FRAME WORK FOR GEOINFOMATICS BASED EVALUATION OF MGNERAGS

OBJECTIVES Device Methods To Standardize Parameters

for Evaluation Develop Methods For Studying Pre & Post

Programme Implementation Differences Comprehensive Evaluation Report at

Village Level

Selecting Parameters & Standardization for Evaluation Framework For Comparing Objective Parameters With Achievement ParametersAssessing Change Detection Generation of Geospatial DataEvaluation Report

STEPS IN GIS BASED EVALUATION UNDER MGNREGS

PART-IIINIRD RESEARCH PROPOSALS

Proposal on Geoinformatics Based Participatory Planning

Monitoring & Evaluation of MGNREGS ( PILOT Projects in Action Research Mode)

National Institute of Rural DevelopmentHyderabad

STUDY AREA FOR PILOTS

15 villages in Various Agro climatic & Ecological Zones Selection of villages from : Hilly Region – J&K, HP, Uttakhand-3

Desert/ Drought Prone Region- Rajasthan, AP etc-4

Central India-3 North Eastern Region- 3 Southern Region-3 Coastal Region-4

CONSORTIUM OF PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

5 Regional CGARD Centers State Remote sensing Application Centers Subject mater specialistSIRD ETC VRCS CIC NGOs

DELIVERABLES (Planning) Digital Database Of Project Sites viz.- Base Map, LULC,

Imagery of the Area with Attribute Database Comprehensive Plan Document Consisting of Identified

Location of NREGA Works & Type of Work Digital Model (3D) of the NREGS Work Site at 1:4,000

scale Customized Software Package for Handling Spatial and

Non Spatial Data Decision Support System For Prioritization of NREGS

Works And Sites (Locations)

DELIVERABLES (Monitoring)

Inventory of assets with Spatial and non spatial data describing characteristics – measurements etc.

Geoinformatics based customized analytical methodology for monitoring progress of MGNREGS works in a customized platform

Standardized GPS based identification for work progress

DELIVERABLES (Evaluation)

Location specific standardized parameter for pre & post comparison Customized change detection process of NREGS project sites

Methodology for area calculations (Volumetric calculations 2D & 3D) and conversions into labor man days

DURATION

Total duration of the Project - 12 months

TIME PLAN Field visit for data collection & ground truthing - 3 monthsCreation of spatial database - 2 monthsIntegration of attribute database - 2 monthsAnalysis & processing - 2 monthsFirst draft report & presentations - 1 monthFinal reports - 2 months

BUDGET Sl No

DescriptionAmount in Rs

1 Satellite imageries for value added products 1. Stereo pairs 2. High resolution (.6 m) images 3. Value Added digital data products 67,50,000

2 Man power for projection implementation

19,20,000

3 Field Investigators 9,00,0004 TA/DA of research team & project staff 15,00,0005 Hardware/software support 20,00,0006 Customized software integration 20,00,0007 Miscellaneous 2,00,0008 Over heads 30,54,000  Total 1,83,24,000

TRAINING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING NEED

Exposure to IT and Geoinformatics Technology Application for MGNREGS

Familiarisation with Application Modules

Skill Development on data handling, analysis and mapping

Knowledge enhancement through Convergence

OBJECTIVES OF TOT COURSE

To impart hands on training to Master Trainers, field functionaries and project managers of NREGA on the Capabilities of Geoinformatics;

To demonstrate various application potential of Geoinformatics in NREGA Planning

To familiarize the various GIS Software and application tools

To impart working knowledge of handling GIS to develop applications for NREGA works

Module I: Concept, technology, applications and trends in Geo-informatics- 2 days

Principles, concepts, tools, process and applications of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) specific to NREGS through PPts, videos, films and Case studies and best practices.

Module II : Digital Image Processing – Interpretation of Resource maps for NREGS – 2 days

Introduction to Image Processing, rectification, Sub setting & Mosaicing, Enhancement techniques, classification, Preparation of Land Use/Land Cover, Generation of Slope, Aspect, DEM Generation, Change Detection Techniques. Practical sessions will be held in the lab with examples focused on MGNREGS activities.

COURSE MODULES

Module III : Geographical Information Systems (GIS) & Preparation of Thematic maps for NREGS – 2 daysIntroduction to GIS, Data Models (Raster, Vector), Geo-referencing, Digitization, Importing and Exporting Data, Creation and converting the geo-database, Topology, Editing the existing features, working with layers, Integration and Analysis with specialized focus on MGNREGS schemes and works with appropriate hand holding exercises in the lab

Module IV : Ground truthing of NREGS works – 1 dayField Verification, ground truth data collection, hand holding of GPS/DGPS/Total stations for Engineering structures and measurement of works done etc with visit to an ongoing scheme of MGNREGS wherein the participants are required to perform the measurements, formulation and computations on a geoinformatics platform like – handhelds – Palm tops (PDAs), Net books

Module V : Project exercise – 3 daysParticipants are required to deal with data collected on field and integrate them on a GIS platform and prepare shelf of works for village level plan, to be used for identifying/planning, monitoring and evaluation. This module will actually give an experience to participants to use the l techniques learnt during the course.

PARTICIPANTS LEVEL:

District level officials engaged in planning, Implementation of NREGS works

Faculty from SIRDS/ATIs/Regional RD Institutes/ ETC/ VRC/ CIC etc,

Officials from Sectoral Departments, engineering departments, Involved in NREGS

PRI Functionaries, CEOs of Zilla Parishads/ Project Directors of NREGS

BUDGETTraining cost for 30 TOT Programme

(Cost Per Programme in Rs)

DescriptionEstimated

Amount in RSStudy Material (DVDs, Workbooks, Open Source Software, Background Study Material And Field Guides)

1,50,000

Local field visit for conducting GPS/DGPS based survey & hands on exercise for measurements, location identification and structural design 1,50,000Lodging & Boarding 1,65,000Faculty cost, Guest Lecture 60,000

Travel cost for Guest Lecturers and core faculty 80,000Miscellaneous 30,000 Total 6,35,000

PARTNER INSTITUTIONS Institutions No. ProgrammeSIRD 56VRC 20CICs 20 CGARD Centres 25CGARD NIRD 10NERC /ERC/NC 15Total No. of TOT Programmes 146

Estimated No. of Participants to be trained 4380Total Financial requirements for conducting 146 courses @ Rs. 6,35,000 = Rs. 9,27,10,000

Process documentation of ICT Best Practices under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural

Employment Guarantee Scheme

Introduction: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act implementation of in all States and Union Territories of IndiaThough the Act is analogous to all states, some States perform better than other. All states have adopted their own strategies to implement this Act effectively. Some states adopted some innovative practices for better implementation

Objectives:Documentation of Best Practices adopted by various states in implementation and payment of wages under MGNREGS

To video document Best Practices to share during the Training Programmes in various states (both in Hindi and English).

Details of Documentation:

• SMS monitoring of workers’ attendance – Tamil Nadu• Biometric payment and of wages through post offices –

Andhra Pradesh• Payment of Wages through Smart Card–Andhra Pradesh

(Banks), Orissa (Post Offices) • Payment through mobile ATMs – Dadra, Nagar & Haveli• Social Audit Process and follow up action–Andhra Pradesh• Online entry of muster rolls and measurements, generation of

wage slips–Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.• Computerization of Gram Panchayats–Rajasthan• Payment through ATMs-Tamil Nadu & Kerala

Time Frame: 6 months

Budget Requirement:

• Process Study by NIRD Research Team including their travel and faculty charges – Rs.5.00lakhs

• Video Documentation Charges – Rs.30.00 lakh @ Rs.3.00 lakh per film

• NIRD Institutional Charges (10%) – Rs.3.5 lakh

• Total Cost of Documentation – Rs. 38.50 lakh

BUDGET Sl No

DescriptionAmount in Rs

1 Satellite imageries for value added products 1. Stereo pairs 2. High resolution (.6 m) images 3. Value Added digital data products 67,50,000

2 Man power for projection implementation

19,20,000

3 Field Investigators 9,00,0004 TA/DA of research team & project staff 15,00,0005 Hardware/software support 20,00,0006 Customized software integration 20,00,0007 Miscellaneous 2,00,0008 Over heads 30,54,000  Total 1,83,24,000

BUDGETTraining cost for 30 TOT Programme

(Cost Per Programme in Rs)

DescriptionEstimated

Amount in RSStudy Material (DVDs, Workbooks, Open Source Software, Background Study Material And Field Guides)

1,50,000

Local field visit for conducting GPS/DGPS based survey & hands on exercise for measurements, location identification and structural design 1,50,000Lodging & Boarding 1,65,000Faculty cost, Guest Lecture 60,000

Travel cost for Guest Lecturers and core faculty 80,000Miscellaneous 30,000 Total 6,35,000

Total Cost of Documentation – Rs. 38.50 lakh

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