UNITED NILGIRIS CONSERVATION SOCIETY

ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2013-14

PART-A- BASIS OF PROPOSALS

1. Introduction:Human beings can no longer continue to think of themselves quite

distinct from the environment, as the state of environment remains the ultimate
decider of the sustainable development at local, regional or even global level.
Even, the very survival of all life forms including human kind hinges on the state
of environment. Knowingly or unknowingly humans have been tampering and
transforming nature for too long. A fundamental rethink needs to take place,
based on a shared recognition that the planets natural resources are neither
freenor inexhaustible. There is no doubt that all our efforts should be
directed towards reducing poverty and fulfilling the urgent human
development needs of today, but necessarily preserve a habitable planet
and leavebehind a fainter carbon footprint for the benefit of future
generations. Conservation and development are inseparable in present day
worldand in fact supplements and complements each other.The Nilgiris,
popularly known as the Blue Mountains is a tiny district, of Western Ghats in
Tamilnadu with an area of 2545 sq.km. The magnificent and inter connected
web of life forms and attendant environmental features cause Nilgiris to
have its share of uniqueness.
2. Objective:
Conserve the genetic, species and ecosystem bio-diversity of Nilgiris.
Protect and maintain the catchments of Bhavani and Moyar river systems
Safeguard the rights and needs of primitive tribals and other weaker sections
Take up ecologically sound developmental activities of villages in Nilgiris
Create awareness and mobilize support of masses for conservation oriented
initiatives.
3. District administration: The Nilgiris District comprises six taluks
viz., Ooty, Kundah, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Gudalur and Pandalur. These taluks are

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 divided into four Panchayat Unions viz., Udhagamandalam, Coonoor, Kotagiri
and Gudalur besides two Municipalities, Wellington Cantonment and Aruvankadu
Township. The District consists of 56 Revenue Villages and 15 Revenue Firkas.
There are two Revenue Divisions in this district viz., Coonoor and Gudalur. There
are 35 Village Panchayat and 13 Town Panchayat in this district.
4. Population: According to the 2011 census Nilgiris district has a population of
735,071, with a population density of 288 inhabitants per square kilometre
(750 /sq mi) Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was -3.55
%.The Nilgiris has a sex ratio of 1041 females for every 1000 males, and
a literacy rate of 85.65%.
5. Land use: (2003-2004)

Land use details of Nilgiris(year 2003-2004) is given below

No. Land use category Extent- Per cent
Hectares
I Forest 142579 56.03
II Barren and uncultivable land 3371 1.32
III Land put to non-agricultural use 9732 3.82
IV Cultivable waste 2524 0.99
V Permanent pastures and other grazing land 5133 2.02
VI Miscellaneous tree crops and groves 3452, 1.36
VII Current fallow lands 4904 1.93
VIII Other fallow lands 3990 1.57
IX Net area sown 78800 30.96
B Area sown more than once 45, Negligible
C Gross cropped area 78845 30.98

6. Agricultural land use: TheNilgiris district is basically a horticulture district and

the entire economy of the district depends upon the success and failure of
horticulture crops like potato, cabbage, carrot, tea, coffee, spices and fruits. The
main cultivation is plantation crops, viz., tea and coffee. Tea is grown at

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 elevations of 1,000 to above 2,500 metres. The area also
produces eucalyptus oil and temperate zone vegetables. Potato and other
vegetables are raised in Udhagai and Coonoor Taluks. Paddy and ginger are
grown in Gudalur and Pandalur Taluks. Paddy is also grown in ThengumaraTTA
area in Kotagiri Taluk. Besides these crops, ragi, samai, wheat, vegetables etc.,
are also grown in small extent throughout the district. There are no irrigation
schemes in this district. The crops are mainly rain fed.
7. Infrastructure for Health support: There are one District Head Quarters
Government Hospital, 5 Taluk Hospitals, 28 Primary Health Centres, 194 Health
Sub-Centres and 5 Plague circles in the district.
8. Protected areas: Two protected areas are found in Nilgiris. Mudumalai Tiger
reserve lies in the northern part of the range where Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil
Nadu meet, and covers an area of 321 km. Mukurthi National Park lies in the
southwest of the range, covers an area of 78.5 km, which includes intact shoal-
grassland mosaic, habitat for the Nilgiritahr.
9. Biodiversitv: The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve(NBR) is known for its rich
biodiversity. There are 3238 species of angiosperms, 71 species of
gymnosperms, 134 species of pteridophytes, 300 species of butterflies and 684
species of vertebrates hitherto reported from this area (Daniels, 1992;
Balakrishna and Ansari, unpublished data). Of the 285 species of vertebrates
endemic to the Western Ghats, 156 occur within the NBR (Daniels, 1992).
Several species of lower organisms are yet to be discovered and described.
10. Threatened flora: Of the 202 species of flowering plants of Tamilnadu listed as
endangered in the Red Data Books, 76 (15%) are found inNilgiris. Some of the
threatened orchids of this region are Bulbophyllumacutiflorum, B. nodosum,
Habenariadenticulata, H. polyodon, Liparisbiloba, Spiranthessinensis,
Thrixspennum Source: Daniels, I992 and F Davis Singh (Fish)
11. New Taxa: In addition, Nilgiris is an important centre of speciation and many
plants new to science have been discovered and described from the region
making it the type locality for a number of species. Silentvalleya (Poaceae), and
Kanjaram (Acanthaceae) are two genera recently discovered from this region.

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 Curcuma silentvalleyi, Eriatiagii, Hedyotissilentvalleyensis,
Hydnocarpuspendulus, Liparisindiraii, Oberoniabisaccata,
Porpaxchandrasekharanii, Robiquetiajosephiana, Sauropussaksenianus and
Silentvalleyanairii are newly described species.
12. Faulty land use: The steep terrain of the Nilgiris has been unscientifically
utilized for cultivating exotic vegetables including potatoes, cabbage, carrot, etc.
One of the major impacts on the Nilgiris ecosystem was caused by the Indo-
German potato farming project. Growing potatoes extensively on the steep
slopes has led to a number of permanent disasters such as landslides and
siltation of the existing water bodies. Several small tea growers have continually
encroached forest and revenue lands for the cultivation of tea. The precipitous
topography and the added high rainfall coupled with the faulty land use have
resulted in severe landslides year after year; the most recent and significant
being the one that happened during the monsoons of 1993 between Coonoor
and Udhagamandalam, which was about a kilometer wide and over nearly 5 km
distance downhill.
13. Introduction of exotic plants: Estimates in 1938 found that the Nilgiri plateau
was 80 percent grasslands and 20 percent sholas. Black wattle and pine were
planted in the grasslands to meet the fuelwood requirements of human
settlements as well as the industrial needs. Many generations of farmers,
gardeners and foresters have introduced the temperate and ornamental plants
from other parts of the world into Nilgiris. Spread of exotics such as Eupatorium
odoratum, Sorathomnusscoparius, Lantana camara, Ulexeuropeus and
Partheniumhysterophorus is extensive even now. Lantana camara has invaded
over 75% of the area of Mudumalai Tiger reserve and is gradually destroying the
habitat. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve faces the most severe threat from the
aggressive Lantana camara, almost threatening to convert it in to a green desert
shortly
14. Catchment Area management: The impact of siltation on the capacity of
reservoirs in Nilgiris and lower Bhavani in Erode is quite alarming. Many
reservoirs have lost 50% of the capacity in 15 to 20 years. Most of the other

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 dams have also lost 30 % of their capacity in 20 years. The Moyar 1, Portimund
1, Upper Bhavani 1, andEmerald Avalanche reservoirs showed negligible
siltation as their catchment areas are well wooded and are perhaps not
mismanaged.Thethe soil conservation in the hilly portion of Moyar sub catchment
assumes a greater significance in the context of soil conservation
programmesenvisaged.The conservation of forests, which lie in the
catchment area of the Moyar and the Bhavani, is of vital concern to
Nilgirisas they regulate the water sources for cultivation over a vast area
and also for generation of electric power
15. Tribal occupation and way of life. The main groups in the district are the
Todas, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniya and Badaga, who tend to occupy different
altitudinal locations, which accounts for some of their cultural distinctions. Around
50% of the tribal population is concentrated in Gudalur Taluk, with a further 25%
in Kotagiri Taluk. Udhagamandalam and Coonoor taluks have 16% and 9% of
the tribal population respectively. The population of the major Scheduled Tribes
are summarised below:Kurumba 5075,Irula 9719,Paniya 7460, Toda 1001,and
Kota 2072 Total 25327.Most of the tribes also work as agricultural labourers,
occasionally engaging themselves in cultivation, collection of Minor Forest
Products (MFP) and fishing. A large number of tribals are involved in livestock,
plantation and forest work. Some of them still collect tubers and leaves, but for
such people their main subsistence comes from picking minor forest produce for
the private forest contractors.

16. Problems and need analysisof Nilgiris is given in the matrix below.

S Issues / Problems identified Causes Remedial measures

No
1. Degradation and Anthropogenic and
destruction of forest. biological factors like
encroachments, head
load removal, forest
fires, over grazing and
plantations of exotics.
suggested
Restoration of degraded
forest in Nilgiris by
supporting the ecological
restoration and biological
up gradation works being
undertaken by the forest
department.

2. Destruction or land use Encroachments, Revive swamps and water

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 changes in structures like indiscriminate
swamps, lakes, reservoirs, construction activities,
streams, rivers and vayals and heavy water
involved in water harvesting through
absorption, percolation and fresh bore wells.
storage
3. Destruction of ecosystem Adverse impact of
structure, function and loss Invasive Alien species
of biodiversity due to like lantana camara in
invasive alien species and destroying the habitats
exotics. mainly the soil and
moisture and its
allelopathic effect on
the regeneration of
indigenous species.
4. Ecologically harmful land Contravention of the
uses like indiscriminate Tamil Nadu Hill Areas
construction of building or (Preservation of
cropping in steep areas with Trees) Act, 1955.
more than 30% gradient. either due to
ignorance or willfully
due to weak
enforcement.
5. Faulty agricultural practices Large scale cultivation
resulting in severe erosion of crops like potato,
of soil, landslides and silting carrots, beet root in
up of water bodies. steep slopes without
terracing or other soil
conservation
measures.
6. Indiscriminate use of Most of the small and
inorganic fertilizers and marginal farmers and
pesticides resulting in soil tea estates resort to
and water pollution. routine practice of
inorganic fertiliser and
pesticide application
as it is easy and
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storage structures
Remove, eradicate and
control the invasive alien
species and exotic
species.
Reinforce the strict
enforcement of laws and
policies with appropriate
amendments considering
environmental
degradation and climate
change on existing as well
as new constructions to
encourage eco-friendly
development. Restrict and
discourage construction of
buildings in landslide
prone areas.
Experiment and propagate
alternate cropping
patterns that do not cause
soil erosion.
Encourage organic
farming methods in the
lands already used for
agriculture and control the
use of chemical intensive
agriculture.
 produces short time
monetary benefit.

7. Pollution of soil, water and Use and throw of Regulate the use of non-
air due to large scale use of readily available degradable materials like
non-degradable materials plastic and polythene plastic, polythene etc to
like plastic and polythene. materials with no ensure pollution free
concern on the environment. Support
adverse impact reliable and reasonable
caused to the alternate organic materials
environment. for required use.

8. Inadequate and improper Absence of Introduction of proper

management of solid and
liquid waste management
resulting in deterioration of
environment and its
adverse impact on the
health of inhabitants.
appropriate waste management, a
mechanisms in proper planned drainage system
disposal of solid and and eco-sanitation.
liquid waste either
individually or
collectively.

9 Severe pressure on the Indiscriminate massive Realize the benefits of

local natural resources and commercial tourism Eco-tourism by ensuring
environment by the due to the that the operators and
indiscriminate commercial mushrooming resorts, tourists abide by the rules
tourism. cottages and hotels and regulations set by the
much above the authorities concerned.
carrying capacity of Progressive tax to be paid
the area. by tourism service
providers which would go
into conservation and
sustainable development
of the Nilgiri Mountains
with participation of the
local communities.

10. Diminishing traditional With changing life Revitalise the traditional

ethos of conservation style in materialistic ethos of conservation of
among the people world the conservation natural resources among
especially children of natural resources the masses and especially
receives least priority. the children.
Mainstreaming the
conservation and
sustainable forest and
natural resources
management approaches

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11. The tribals were deprived of
their unrecorded but
genuine basic rights over
land occupied by them over
ages and on forest products
extracted by them to meet
their livelihood till then.
12. Poverty, malnutrition,
illiteracy, ill heath and
resultant poor quality of life
of indigenous tribals.
13. Poaching of valuable
wildlife by the strong
poachers and smugglers in
the protected area.
14. Increased frequency and
intensity of climate induced
natural disasters,
like torrential rains or
droughts causing loss and
damage to life and
propertyparticularly the poor
in policy, strategy and
plans. Environmental
education and natural
resource management to
be incorporated from the
primary level of education
with emphasis on hands
on training.
Abrupt reservation of Realize the legal forest
forest by the state with rights of tribals in land,
minimum safeguard products and common
have made the tribals benefits by
land less as they are Implementation of the
illiterate and ignorant Scheduled Tribes and
to understand and Other Traditional Forest
respond to the Dwellers (Recognition of
intricacies involved in Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
the process of forest
settlement.
Tribals have been Facilitate and support
deprived of the integrated tribal
benefits of development programmes
development due to to ensure that the benefits
the remote, reaches the target groups.
inaccessible and Supplement and
interior forest areas complement the above
inhabited by them. effort to fill the gap.
Inadequacy of well Support and supplement
trained staff and the anti-poaching
shortage of modern measures undertaken by
equipments and the forest department in
facilities to prevent protected areas.
and control poaching.
Faulty land use Research and experiment
practices, destruction, on climate change
degradation, overuse, focusing on its impacts,
or misuse of natural adaptation, mitigation and
resources necessary measures to
raise awareness and
foster necessary changes.
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 and vulnerable
15. Reduction of the life of the
dam and reservoirs and
damage to the power
generating equipment with
its impact on the operation
of hydro projects
16. Disorientation and
disruption in the movement
of large animals and
resultant Human-wildlife
conflict
Faulty and improper Reactivate the ethos of
land use in catchment integrated land
areas resulting in management on
excess soil erosion watershed basis to
conserve the mountain
ecosystem. Develop and
disseminate improved
knowledge and capacity in
sustainable management
of protected areas,
forests, agricultural and
grazing lands Replication
and scaling-up of
sustainable land and
forests management
practices. Proper
catchment area
management to keep the
area under appropriate
vegetation. Encourage
and support tree planting
in private lands.
Obstructions caused Improved management
in migratory paths or effectiveness of protected
corridors of animals by areas and functional
erection of civil corridors for conservation
structures. of forests, wildlife and
Disturbance caused in ecological process
the interior forest humans. Acquisition of
areas by humans. elephant corridors and
Habitat degradation, removal of encroachments
deterioration or if any.
destruction by poor
management.
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17 Depletion of ground water; Over exploitation of Controlling the
drying and death of streams ground water by indiscriminate exploitation
and swamps and cottages, hotels and of ground water and
consequent change in buildings under implementation of a strong
vegetation causing water construction through water conservation policy
stress overall. bore wells and huge of by the panchayats and
number of water municipalities.
tankers for ferrying
them

18 Loss of Biodiversity Habitat destruction;

Excessive and Main streaming
destructive harvest;
biodiversity across
Fragmentation; Lack
of political and public government and society;
support; Climate Reduce pressure on
change
biodiversity; Safeguard
ecosystems, species and
genes; Enhance
participatory planning,
knowledge management
and capacity building

17. United Nilgiris Conservation Society:The United Nilgiris Conservation

Society (UNCS) which has been formed recently, by United Nilgiris Tea
Estates and TVS Motors co. Ltd jointly has chosen the district of Nilgiristo
address the issues related to conservation management due to its distinct eco-
sensitive characteristics, to begin with. There is anurgent need to bring synergy
among various Government and Non-government organizations working
towards sustainable development and conservation in the district of Nilgiris.
Actions by all stakeholders and user groups can influence the use of land and
water, and trigger the use of technologies that respond better to local
complexities. Governments, international agencies, regional bodies and civil

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 societies can join together and consciously promote conservation management
of all natural resources like biodiversity, water, and soil, as a viable alternative.
Through regulations and fiscal incentives, governments can also encourage the
private sector and individuals to switch over to green technologies and thereby
make Nilgiris a Green District.
18. Potential areas of Facilitation by United Nilgiris Conservation Society
(UNCS)

Restoration of degraded forest in Nilgiris by supporting and facilitating the

ecological restoration and biological up gradation works being undertaken by the
forest department.
Motivate and facilitate the panchayats to revive swamps and water storage
structures.
Motivate and facilitate the removal, eradication and control of the invasive alien
species like Lantana, Eupatorium and Parthenium and exotic species like wattle
and pine.
Facilitate support and network the activities of HADP Directorate. Tribal
Research Centre, Central Soil & Water Conservation Research & Training
Institute, Research Centre, Departments of Forest and Wildlife, Agricultural
Engineering, Horticulture, Health, Education, Tribal Welfare, PWD, EB, Animal
Husbandry, Rural Development, Municipality, and NGOS in Nilgiris.
Advocate the strict enforcement of laws and policies on house building with
appropriate amendments considering environmental degradation and climate
change on existing as well as new constructions to encourage eco-friendly
development.
Experiment and propagate alternate cropping patterns that do not cause soil
erosion including leveling, terracing and erection of micro water conservation
structures.
Encourage organic farming methods in the lands already used for agriculture and
control the use of chemical intensive agriculture.
Knowledge, the science base and technologies relating to biodiversity, its values,
functioning, status and trends, and the consequences of its loss, are improved,
widely shared and transferred, and applied.Mainstream biodiversity across
government and society; Safeguard ecosystems, species and genetic
diversity and generally follow the Aichi targets for biodiversity conservation.
Support research and experiment on climate change focusing on its impacts,
adaptation, mitigation and necessary measures to raise awareness and foster
necessary changes

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 Support and facilitate the regulation of the use of non-degradable materials like
plastic, polythene etc to ensure pollution free environment. Support reliable and
reasonable alternate organic materials for required use.
Introduction of proper waste management, a planned drainage system and eco-
sanitation.
Realize the benefits of eco-tourism by ensuring that the operators and tourists
abide by the rules and regulations set by the authorities concerned.
Campaign for revitalizing the traditional ethos of conservation of natural
resources among the masses and especially the children. Mainstreaming the
conservation and sustainable forest and natural resources management
approaches in policy, strategy and plans. Environmental education and natural
resource management to be incorporated from the primary level of education
with emphasis on hands on training.
Realize the legal forest rights of tribals in land, products and common benefits by
supporting the Implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
Facilitate and support integrated tribal development programmes to ensure that
the Government schemes and programmes reaches the target groups.
Supplement and complement the above effort to fill the gap.
Support and supplement the anti-poaching measures undertaken by the forest
department in protected areas. Design and install an anti-poaching camp of world
class as a model.
Reactivate the ethos of integrated land management on watershed basis to
conserve the mountain ecosystem. Develop and disseminate improved
knowledge and capacity in sustainable management of protected areas, forests,
agricultural and grazing lands. Replication and scaling-up of sustainable land and
forests managementpractices.
Proper catchment area management to keep the area under appropriate
vegetation. Encourage and support tree planting in private lands.
Support improved management effectiveness of protected areas and
functionalcorridors for conservation of forests, wildlife and ecological process
humans. Support acquisition of elephant corridors and removal of
encroachments if any.
Support and facilitate species recovery and protection programmes to conserve
biodiversity.

19. Conclusion:Our main intention is to support and supplement the efforts of

local Panchayat, State and Central Governments in addressing the issues
of concern with reference to the conservation needs and management of

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the district of Nilgiris. The willing and active partnership of people in this
movement is to be made a reality to ensure the sustainability of successful
results. The land profile of Nilgiris consists of steep slopes and appropriate
vegetation free terrains are prone to weathering, erosion and frequent landslides.
During the last 50 years, many cases of major landslides were recorded in the
region. Nilgiri mountains has far exceeded its carrying capacity in supporting land
uses like faulty agricultural practices, indiscriminate building constructions, or
sprawling tourist resorts which are all ecologically harmful and upsets the
balance of the natural resources of the region. Cultivation of horticultural crops in
the steep slopes of Nilgiris without adopting proper soil and water conservation
measures has resulted in erosion of top soils and siltation of drainage channels
and small reservoirs. Unplanned structures and buildings, with vast earth cut,
destroy the natural geological formation, resulting in mass erosion and land slide.
Even though, the region receives high rainfall, the retention of water at various
zones including forestry zones is still quite inadequate. Water availability per
person is found to decrease day by day due to increase in population, poor water
harvesting and storage coupled with erratic monsoons and poor management.
Thus, it has become absolutely necessary to adopt appropriate soil and water
conservation measures / structures in the region to avoid soil degradation and
ecological imbalances. Main streaming biodiversity across government and
society; reducing pressure on biodiversity; safeguarding ecosystems, species
and genes; enhancing participatory planning, knowledge management and
capacity buildingof all stake holders in Nilgiris must be carried out early.
Biodiversity and water which forms the major life support system of Nilgiris is
linked to the health of ecosystems, and along with livelihood support potential
they determines the quality of life for humans. The connections between
biodiversity and the sustainable future of Nilgiris appear closer and closer, the
more and more we look at it. We literally need to conserve biodiversity, as though
our lives are dependent on it. We need to not only re-evaluate our approach
to development of Nilgiris with its unique ecological and biological system

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the region and thereby make Nilgiris a true Green District.

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 UNITED NILGIRIS CONSERVATION SOCIETY

ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2013-14

PART B- PROPOSALS FOR THE YEAR 2013-14

ACTIVITIES PROPOSED

20. INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMITIVE TRIBALS FOR SELF SUSTAINABILITY

The objective of the particularly vulnerable tribal development in Nilgiris is to integrate

the tribals into the main stream of economic and social development. Out of the 38
Scheduled Tribe communities in the state, 6 Tribal Communities (i.e.) Toda, Kota,
Kurumbas, Irulur, Paniyan and Kattunayakan have been identified as Primitive Tribal
Communities. The tribal communities live inside the Reserved Forests, in the vicinity in
fringes and outside and are also called forest dwellers. Their socio-cultural life is
cantered on nature. Degradation of forests has reduced the resource availability and the
employment opportunities for tribalsIt has also affected the food availability, livelihood
options and the quality of life of the tribals.In order to address those two major lacunaes
that have hindered the development process of the primitive tribal communities living in
remote tribal habitations of Kolikarai, Kolithorai, Keel Koopu and Mel Koopu, a
participatory needs assessment was undertaken in the villages and the following
activities have been identified for intensive intervention. .It would help to bring about a
lasting solution to the tribals problems and ensure sustainable livelihoods without
sacrificing their cultural identity.

21. Locations for programme implementation. The following remote tribal habitations
in forests of Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu are chosen as programme areas for 2013-
2014

1. Kolikarai
2. Kolithorai
3. Mel Koopu
4. Keel Koopu

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 5. Attadi
6. Thalamokkai
7. Semmanarai and
8. Jandamedu(non tribal)

Goal

To bring about positive and beneficial change in the livelihoods of tribal

communities without effecting their traditional culture and values
Ensure a life of dignity and pride among the tribal communities living in these
villages

Objective:

To provide adequate infrastructure facilities that would fulfill basic development needs of
the community
To initiate innovative livelihood interventions among tribal communities that is in tune
with their traditional occupation and provides them with sustained income.
To strengthen and enhance the capacities of the tribal youth in these villages

Strategy

Identifying innovative and grey areas in and around tribal clusters for systematic
and sustainable development using cascading strategy and approach.
Base-line Survey & Documentation.
Community Based Approach
Empowering the community and enhancing their capacity
Facilitating the effective implementation of schemes and programmes sponsored
by various government departments.
Traditional cropping & improvement in nutritional status of Tribal Communities for
sustainable development

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22. Location Specific Activities (Action plan for 2013 14. FIRST PHASE)

A: Fulfillment of infrastructure needs

22.1 Laying of Road from Kolikarai river to Kolithorai habitation including the
construction of bridge

Present Status

The tribal people living in the habitations of Kolithorai, Melkoopu and Keelkoopu have
been living in isolation from the nearby main towns of Kotagiri and Mettupalayam for
many decades since there is a river dividing these habitations from the main
land.Children are unable to attend school due to the lack of this infrastructure.Villagers
are deprived of timely medical assistance. Moreover this lacuna also affects the
livelihood of the communities since they are unable to transport their agricultural
products or are forced to incur higher prices for transportation.This has been a long
standing demand of tribalsfor many decades.The present status of the path is a very
rough coup road with certain patches paved with rough stones. It is not motorable and
therefore has been a major hindrance to the overall development of the tribal
communities living in these remote villages. It has not been maintained or developed
due to the enforcement of Forest Conservation Act. Therefore UNCS has decided to
adopt this Primitive Tribal Habitat to create self-sufficiency to these habitations by them
with the basic infrastructural requirements. Since a road is one of the prime
requirements for any future development of these habitations, it paves the way to
improve sustainable livelihoods and socio-economic development of this Primitive Tribal
Communities.

Action proposed

Discussion was held with the District Forest officer North Division to find a solution.DFO
is empowered to issue orders for diversion of forest land upto 1 Hectare for formation of
road for the use of Tribal Community under the Schedule Tribes and Other Traditional
Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. Gramsabha was convened

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and a resolution was passed for the formation of this road in forest land. Based on this
permission and order was obtained for laying a road measuring 2.48 Kms between
Kolikarai and kolithurai. Further discussions have been held with the District Collector
and P.O DRDA who have decided to take up the laying of the road under the Self
Sufficiency Scheme with a one third contribution from UNCS and two third for the
District administration Under instruction from P.O DRDA, the engineer of the Block
Development Office prepared an estimate for the laying of the road to the tune of Rs.61
Laths. The construction of a bridge at the Kolikarai River has been kept under abeyance
due to paucity of funds during this year and the same is proposed to be taken up during
the next year.

Expected Impact:

Communication made easy for the Primitive Tribal communities living in the four
habitations.
Easy access to the main road connecting the Towns of Kotagiri &Mettupalayam.
Improvement in the health status of the Tribal communities
Enhanced income to the primitive tribal families living in these villages
Further infrastructure development and facilities for easy transport of agri-
products
Improvement in the educational status of children who will attend schools due to
easy communication
More development interventions will take place due to easy access to these
villages
Creating bus facility up to Semmanarai and other hamlets and connecting all
tribal hamlets.
Better reach of medical and ambulance facilities.
The value of their assets will increase many folds.
Benefits from line departments will easily reach these villages due to easy
access.

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22.2 Provision of Drinking water

Drinking water facilities at Melkoopu village

Drinking water facilities at Kolikarai village
Drinking water facilities at Kolithorai village
Drinking water facilities at Keelkoopu village

Present Status

Though the protected drinking water systems are provided by the government in these
habitations, it is yet to generate the desired benefits for the tribal communities since
they are either inadequate or have not been completed fully catering to the needs of all
members in the habitation. Moreover, it was observed that in many cases, the
Panchayath has been unable to maintain the infrastructure which is damaged either due
to lack of quality in construction or bad management. The quality of drinking water has
also been very deplorable leading to water borne diseases and ill health. Moreover the
inadequate water availability also has a negative impact on the agricultural productivity
which leads to low income.

Action proposed

Under the guidance of P.O. DRDA, the Engineers from the Block Development Office
surveyed the hamlets and the existing water sources. Estimates were prepared for the
construction of new systems and pipelines and the repair and renovation of existing
drinking water systems.

Drinking water cost

Drinking water facilities at Melkoopu village 1,00,000.00
Drinking water facilities at Kolikarai village 5,75,000.00
Drinking water facilities at Kolithorai village 50,000.00
Drinking water facilities at Keelkoopu village 25,000.00

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The total fund required for this activity will be Rs.7.5 lakhs to solve the water problem in
the entire four Tribal hamlets.A meeting was arranged with the Chairman, UNCS and
P.D. HADP along with J.D. Horticulture, other Line Department Officials, Secretary
NAWA and Consultant NAWA CARE. During the discussions P.D HADP had agreed to
take up this work under HADP through the Kotagiri Block Development Office during
this year itself.
Expected Impact

The drinking water requirements of the four tribal habitations will be fulfilled
Improvement in the health status of the tribal communities due to less occurrence
of water borne diseases
Availability of drinking water throughout the year
Surplus water used for critical irrigation resulting increase of agricultural
production
The quality and quantity of agricultural productivity results in enhanced income.

22.3 Construction of 10 Group Houses for the houseless tribes.

Present Status

Housing being one of the basic requirements of the people, the Government has
constructed many houses but the condition of the houses is very deplorable, since they
have been constructed long back with material of sub-standard quality. Moreover the
condition of the road has not been conducive to transport the required material and this
has led to further deterioration in the quality of work done.

Action proposed
Efforts are being taken to ascertain the list of the selected beneficiaries from the
DA&TWD but till date the beneficiaries list yet to be finalized, as there is ambiguity
among the officials on the mode of implementing this programme. Anyhow 10 group
houses are expected to our targeting hamlets. At present under the Primitive Tribal
Group funding from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the District Adidravidar Tribal Welfare

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Department is planning to construct Houses with a cost estimate of Rs.2,00,000/- per
house. In order to make this suitable for the Tribal Communities, UNCS aims to build 10
group houses along with the District administration, the contribution from UNCS will be
5.0 lakhs rupees for the ten houses at the rate of 50,000 rupees each.

Expected impact.

The houses will form a model for eco-friendly, culturally suited homes for the
tribal communities
The model will be replicated to make these Tribal villages as a model for basic
infrastructure development
More housing programmes will be taken up on similar lines for the benefit of all
the families living in these hamlets
Additional facilities like toilets will be beneficial to the health & hygienic condition
of the tribal communities and specifically benefit the women and children

22.4. Community Infrastructure

Construction of a Multipurpose Community Hall in Kolikarai Village

Repair & Renovation of Community Hall in Melkoopu Village, already
constructed by local administration.

Present Status

The tribal communities congregate for all community and family celebrations in open
areas of their habitations or in individual homesteads. This area is also subjected to
frequent rains, cold winds and wildlife menace. Their exposure to the mainland
communities have made them aspire for a common facility in their village like a
Multipurpose Community Hall which they can use for their marriage ceremonies as well
as other celebrations, but most important being for the community get-together and
have meaningful discussions for the development of their village. This would also be the
main place for them to interact with officials and outsiders. The lack of this facility

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resulted in the non conduct of the MASS Contact Programme and similar such
programmes by the District administration in these villages, leading to non
representation of their basic requirements to Officials and District head.

Action proposed

A meeting was arranged with the Chairman, UNCS and P.D. HADP along with J.D.
Horticulture, other Line Department Officials, Secretary NAWA and Consultant NAWA
CARE. During the discussions P.D HADP suggested that the Multipurpose Hall may be
constructed under the SSS Scheme whereby one third cost of Rs.8.00 lakhs to be
borne by UNCS and the two third from the DRDA funds. In respect of the Melkoopu
village, improvement works of the Community Hall at the cost of Rs.75,000/- may be
carried out by UNCS.

Expected Impact

Better community interaction through regular meetings

Place for get-togethers during festivals
Adequate space for conducting social ceremonies like marriages, and other
family functions
Space for interacting with Government and other Officials and the conduct of
camps for the benefit of the community.
Conducting meetings, trainings etc. definitely will bring new scheme and benefits
to the hamlets.

22.5 Re-erection of energized Fence in Melkoopu&Keelkoopu villages

Present Status

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These two Forest Settlements are situated in the middle of the Reserve Forest area and
need protection for their crops and houses from the wild life damage. The destruction of
their crops by wild life has serious impact on their income and assets.
Action proposed

Realising the hardship faced by tribalsin these two villages, the work was approved by
the Chairman and the work is under progress.

Re-erection of energized solar Fencing in Melkoopu&Keelkoopu 1,35,000.00

villages

Expected Impact

Reduction in man animal conflict

Better protection to life and property and livelihood of the tribal communities
Increased income from agricultural products due to protection to crops
Improvement in the Socio-economic status of tribals

22.6 Improvement to Medical Infrastructure

Installation of Solar Water Heater at NAWA Kolikarai Hospital

Present Status

The existing Hospitals have been providing yeoman services to the Tribal communities
for the past three decades. In order to further enhance the functioning and providing the
patients with basic amenities the above facilities are required.
Action proposed

A meeting was arranged with the Chairman, UNCS and P.D. HADP along with J.D.
Horticulture, other Line Department Officials, Secretary NAWA and Consultant NAWA
CARE. During the discussions P.D HADP suggested that installing the Solar Water

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Heater could be taken up by HADP during this year itself. The expenditure is expected
about 1.0 lakh rupee.

Expected Impact

Availability of hot water for the patients throughout the day and night.
Provide better health & hygienic condition for the patients and the nursing staff
Enable a better healthy hospital environment

22.7 Construction of four toilets

Present status
As such no toilets are available in the hospital. The secretary NAWA requested the
chairman that four toilets need to be constructed two for male patients and two for
female patients. The estimate cost is about Rs.20,000/each total requirement is Rs.
80,000.00/

Expected Impact

Fulfill a most important felt need for the patients coming to the hospital
To create hygienic and healthy human beings.
Inculcate the habit of using toilets for better health
Reduction in spread of diseases related to unhygienic surroundings both air &
water borne diseases
A more healthy hospital environment

22.8 Upgrading Balwadies

Present Status

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. Tribal children below the age group of 5 years have been attending the
Balawadycenters, but there has been a steady drop in the attendance over the
years.Balwadi needs to be improved. More learning and teaching play materials as well
as other such outdoor play materials will certainly improve the attendance, health and
quality of these Balwadies. It will cost about 1.0 lakh rupees.
Action proposed

.Provide play materials for balawadies in all the four villages

Provide support tobalawady teachers

Expected impact
Increase in the number of children attending the balawadicentres.
Improvement in the quality of education through the concept of joy of learning
Impact on the health and growth of the children by providing nutritious food.

22.9 Youth Development

Library cum Youth Resource Centre in Kolikarai village

Providing equipments and T- Shirts, volley ball nets for UNCS Teams (They
will participate and represent tournaments on behalf of UNCS).

Present Status

Tribal youth is very much neglected in any development intervention. It is necessary to

have a more focused approach for the development of the youth, so as to prevent them
from going astray and get involved in anti-social activities. The establishment of Library
cum Youth Resource Centre will go a long way in providing them with the infrastructure
facilities, both to enhance their knowledge and provide them with healthy recreation.
These centres will also be the hub for counseling and career guidance and support the
youth to acquire marketable livelihood skills such as Driving cum Motor mechanic, CNC
Operators, Plumbing, Electrician, etc. At Kolikarai we identified and formed one
volleyball team representing UNCS, for which coaching camps and necessary volley
ball uniforms has been arranged. We may contribute the expenditure involved for the
same about Rs. 80,000.00 for the both.

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Expected Impact
Strengthening the youth club and produce knowledgeable, disciplined and
healthy youths.
Build up a good character base for the youth to be constructively involved in
development activities
Increased knowledge on various career options for the youth

B. Promotion of Sustainable Livelihoods

Individual oriented activity

22.10 Rejuvenation of Tea Gardens by providing tea saplings for gap filling

Present Status

NAWA has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tea Board to help
250 tribal small farmers to plant tea under a subsidized scheme over a period of 4
years. The Scheme is to facilitate increased involvement in tea cultivation among the
tribal communities. The main activity has been New Plantation in Tribal Lands and for
the past two years 70 Acres has been covered. Due to the present climate change
conditions the tea gardens have been affected and there is a need for restock the
plantation and providing plants for gap filling. NAWA requested UNCS to help in tea
planting to achieve 100% restocking.
Action proposed

During the joint meeting conducted with the Chairman, UNCS and the P.D.HADP and
other heads of Line Departments, the Joint Director, Horticulture expressed the
possibility of immediately supporting this activity with a 50% subsidy for the planting
material i.e. the tea saplings. Based on this and during the interaction with the tribal
communities the following day along with the Chairman, UNCS and the other officials of
UNCS and NAWA, the exact number of saplings required in these habitations was

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enumerated and 34,500 saplings (Enlisted by NAWA) have been fixed to be procured
and distributed.

Estimated Expenditure

Sl.No. Details Rate/per Quantity Amount

1. Purchase of tea seedling 4.00 34500 1,38,000.00
2. Loading and unloading 0.25 34500 9,000.00
3. Transporting seedlings 1.00 34500 34,500.00
4. Distribution to the 0.25 34500 9,000.00
beneficiaries
Total 1,90,500.00
We may agree to the following financial arrangements.

UNCS contribution 69,000.00

JD Horticulture 69,000.00
NAWA contribution 52,000.00
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Total 1, 90,000.00
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Since this area is subjected to continuous raining, It is a right time for refilling entire
gaps in the tea field by tea seedlings. Hence the works will have to start immediately.

Expected Impact

Saturation of plants in each beneficiaries land

Increased green leaf production and income
Availing the Tea subsidy from Tea Board
Continued occupation and income for the women through plucking of tea leaf

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 Sustainable income.
Socio- economic development.

22.11 Composting & Preparation of Vermicompost/Earthworms

Present Status

This activity is totally new to the tribal communities in these villages as they are living
deep inside the Reserve Forest area. In the patta lands and other lands assigned to
them for cultivation, they practice mostly organic farming practices. This activity will
further augment their efforts and will be a value adding venture.

Action proposed

During the meeting that was held, the Joint Director, Horticulture was briefed on this
activity and he expressed that all the schemes with the Department has been focusing
on the production of vermi-compost and the possibility of extending support for this
could be explored. But for the production of Earthworms, it was suggested that UNCS
takes this up as a model to be replicated later. This was agreed by the Chairman and
aprogramme was drawn up for the same. These centres will supply worms for the entire
requirements of Nilgiris subsequently for promoting organic cultivation. Two units have
to be laid one at kolikarai, and another one at kolithurai. Each unit cost
Rs.60,000.00The entire cost for this will be contributed by UNCS.

The requirement for setting up a unit

1. Shed with tanks and covered with walls costs -- ------- Rs.50,000
2. Red Soil half ton costs ----------------------------------------- Rs. 500
3. Waste veggies/decomposed materials costs per ton ----- Rs. 1500

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 4. 5000 earth worms costs ----------------------------------------- Rs. 5000
5. Cow/ buffalo dungs one ton costs ----------------------------- Rs. 3000

For two units setting up cost is 2 @ Rs.60000 ------------------- Rs. 1,20,000

Expected Impact

The profit willaccrue from third month onwards

1. Each unit can produce 1.5 tons of vermi compost valued-- Rs.22,500
2. Average Selling of Earth worm small and big sizes ----------- Rs. 4000
TOTAL -------- Rs, 26500
Productionand maint/marketing expenditure --- ----- Rs. 14500
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NET PROFIT/UNIT per year Rs. 12000
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Improvement in the soil fertility for their own lands
Improved production of crops organically
Reduction of input costs as the vermin-compost becomes natural manure
Additional income from sale of vermin-compost and earthworms
Better health status of the Tribal communities

Group oriented activity

22.12 Establishment of Herbal Garden

Present StatusAn herbal medicine preparation unit is already functioning at Kolikarai

tribal village. The Village Women Health Workers are trained to cultivate the medicinal
plants and also preparation of various herbal medicines and its use for various ailments.

Action proposed

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The Chairman, UNCS advised that the assistance of HOPE who have established the
MPDA successfully be involved to draw out a viable herbal medicinal cultivation and
production unit that would benefit the Tribal women as an additional income generation
option in these villages. Accordingly a visit to the village is proposed to study the
existing situation and draw up a report for further developing this enterprise. The
chairman UNCS accepted to contribute for the above work. The estimation is as follows:

LEMONGRASS (KRISHNA) /TEA TREE CULTIVATION COST PER ACRE

Material cost

Grand
S.NO Name of the operation Unit cost TotalCost Total (Rs)
(Rs) (Rs)

1. Saplings cost (15000 Nos/acre) 1.50 22,500 22,500

2. Intercrop cultivation of Tea Tree Plant (500 Nos/ acre) 22.00 11,000 11,000
3.
Land DevelopmentTractor 5 Harm plough2 hours/
500 1000 1000
acre

4. Rotavator 1.25 Hrs/ acre

600 750 750

5.
Bed formation 2Hrs/ acre 500 1000 1000

6.
Basal dose Before planting 500 500 500

7.
Planting @ 130/ men days -- -- 1950

8.
Input/Fertigation 3100 3100 3100
9. Weeding work 6 rounds/@rs.100/ men days -- -- 12000
10. Harvesting 4 harvest@ 130/ men days -- -- 10400
TOTAL 39,850 64,200

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Expected Impact

Additional income for the cultivation and marketing of medicinal herbs

Employment for the women throughout the year
More of fallow lands put to use resulting in increased income
Socio- economic status will improve

22.13 Group activities.

Areacanut plate making unit

Mushroom unit
Coffee De-pulping unit

Present Status

The above activities have been identified through interactions with the tribal
communities in the selected habitations. The main focus of these interventions is to
enable the members to generate sustainable income for Agriculture and Agri-business
initiatives. This will help the community to be more economically self reliant and pave
way for the overall development of the families fulfilling basic requirement of a good
shelter, nutritious food and good clothing, health and well-being.

During the joint meeting with the Officials, the J.D.Horticulture expressed that before we
venture on taking up the above three activities, Trainings and exposure programmes
can be initiated with the Tribal Communities on the above specific agri-business
ventures and then establish Demonstration units under the ATMA scheme implemented
by their Department in Nilgiris. The entire expenditure for the above will be contributed
by JD Horticulture. Amount involved,

Sl,no. details training demonstration Amount

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 1. Areacanut plate making unit 10,000.00 4,000.00 14,000.00
2. Mushroom unit 10,000.00 4,000.00 14,000.00
3. Coffee de-pulping 10,000.00 4,000.00 14,000.00

42,000.00
TOTAL

22.14 Capacity building and skill training

Both capacity building and skill training will be imparted to the Tribal communities
involved in the Project. Exposure visits will also be an integral part of the awareness
programme. Theplacement assured trainings promised by Sri Ramakrishna Mission
Vidyalaya Institution will be fully utilized. The expenditure for training will be borne by JD
Horticulture.

ESTIMATE FOR THE TRAINING COURSE.

SL.NO. NO.OF COURSE AMOUNT TOTAL

TRAINEES
Rs. Rs.

1 13 DRIVING 7750.00 1,00750

2 02 C.N.C 10000.00 20,000

TOTAL 1,20,750.00

THE TOTAL AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR THE TRAINING COURSE IS 1,20,750.00

Expected Impact
The unemployment problem will be removed by this activity;thiscontinuous
process will ensure the Socio- economic development.
The youth will acquire marketable livelihood skills that would provide them with
assured income opportunities
Improvement in the economic status of the tribal families

22.15 Health Camps

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The need for conducting regular health camps for the benefit of the Tribal Communities
in these habitations was felt by the Chairman UNCS and as an initiative towards this he
met the Secretary of Rotary Club of Mettupalayam and the discussions held in
transpired into a decision that the Rotary Club will join hands with UNCS & NAWA and
conduct regular camps for eye, dental, blood test, and also take up cases that need
advanced treatment to be treated free of cost at K.P.S.Hospital in Mettupalayam.

22.16 Construction of Kitchen for Semmanarai Government tribal residential

School

Present status.

The Government has established a Tribal Residential School in Semmanarai for the
benefit of Tribal children living in the surrounding hamlets of Thalamukkai, Banagudi,
Baviyur, etc. This Tribal residential school has a pucca class room building and a Hostel
for the children. The open space next to the hostel was hitherto used as the kitchen and
HADP has now provided some funds for the construction of a pucca kitchen building for
the school.

Action taken

During the joint meeting held with the Chairman UNCS and the P.D.HADP and other
line department heads, it was brought to the notice that the Rs.5,00,000/- allocated for
the kitchen was inadequate and there was a need for an additional Rs.1,00,000/- to
complete the same. Based on the request made by the P.D., the Chairman UNCS
accepted to contribute 1.0 lakh for the completion of the kitchen building

Expected Impact

A better clean and hygienic cooking place for the children studying and living
in this residential school
A tidy surrounding due to stoppage of cooking in the open space

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22.17 Provision of Milch animals

Present Status

In all the tribal villages selected; only small ruminants animals such as goats and
chicken were found. The introduction of buffalo rearing by NAWA with the financial
assistance of HADP has brought about considerable interest among the tribals to take
up rearing of Milch animals. The availability of green fodder for these animals was found
to be adequate.
Action proposed

The meeting with the District Adidravidar& Tribal Welfare Officer brought to light that
there was a provision of Rs.36,000/- for each milch animal under the Primitive Tribal
Group Scheme. It was therefore decided to select 40 beneficiaries in the selected tribal
village to provide assistance for the purchase of milch animals during the current year.
Expected Impact

Supplementary income from the sale of milk

More availability of Manure for Organic farming practices
Increased nutritional status of the family specially the children
Reduction in anemic women being effected with various disorders

27.18 Reforestation of degraded forest. Restoration of degraded forest is to be

supported along with tree planting in private lands under TBGP scheme of the
Tamilnadu Forest Department. Under this scheme it is proposed to plant around 3.0
lakh seedlings of various shola and useful speciesin Nilgris this year.

Expected impact

Restoration of degraded forest in Nilgiris will support the ecological restoration and
biological up gradation works being undertaken by the forest department and
enhance the forest and tree cover in the catchmentareas.

23. Details of Stake holders

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The primary stakeholders will be the 382 tribal families belonging to the Irular and
Kurumbar communities living in the remote habitations of Kotagiri Block in Nilgiris
District as given below.

Name of the village Extent of tea garden No. of families

(In acres)
Kolikarai 60.50 98
Melkoopu 16.00 22
Keelkoopu 18.00 12
Kolithorai 40.00 15
Attadi 40.00 38
Semmanarai 100.00 105
Thalamokkai 35.00 65
Jandamedu(Non tribal) 25.00 27

24. Implementation strategy

UNCS shall identify grey areas for productive application and innovative ways
and evolve an appropriate strategy for the implementation of the planned
Programmes.
The project proposal shall have various levels of skills and efficiency modes of
employing the resources.
The design shall comply to Logical frame work method of project development
so that each problem identified has a confirmed solution within the timeframe
and benefits reach the tribes.
The design shall certainly incorporate all finer nuances of the project like
dovetailing with other government programs, interfacing with existing programs,
networking with other local NGOs/resource institutions,
All resources and skills and knowledge / local wisdom shall be incorporated into
the project design and activities for best results in minimum implementation
period

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 Sustainability aspects of the project including cash, skills, resource linkage and
familiarity with the operating methods shall be built-in the project design.
Educated unemployed youth to be provided job oriented training in various
trades at Ramakrishna Vidyalayasituated in Perianaickenpalayam.

25. Other activities by UNCS

1. Ourefforts for education support to the tribe people are already activated. We
assisted a student from kolikaraivillage; name Sritha whoreceived her education
fees of Rs. 12,500 from vijayalakshmi education trust.

2. Animal husbandry Vaccination programme collectively conducted along with

forest department to prevent fast spreading disease of foot and mouth.

26.Development of self sufficient and self supporting villages

Jendamedu village.

26.1 .Location

This is a non tribal village situated near by Ooty. This Micro-Catchment called
JendaMedu is a small valley situated above the Welbeck Estate at an elevation of 2,300
Metres above sea level. The main approach to this area is from a village called
Gandhipet situated on the Ooty Kundah road. A one and a half Kilometre mud road
leads to the village.

26.2History of the village:

All the people have been migrants from the plains of Mysore and Sathyamangalam
who had come in search of employment and settled in Gandhipet Village about 30 years
back.The first family which came and settled in this area and started cultivating land was
that of Ms.Vallis. Later on about 4 families came and joined with her and at present there

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are 27 families who have occupied this poromboke land and started cultivating by living in
homesteads.

Activities proposed

26.3 Water Conservation Works:Water Harvesting Check Dam:

After discussion with villagers it was planned to construct new water harvesting check
dam inside the small shoal forest at the head of this micro-catchment area with funding
from forest department

26.4 Desilting of Check Dam:

In order to increase the storage in the check dam constructed at the end point, it was
planned to de-silt the water- spread area.

26.5 Construction of Toilets:

Since about 80% of the houses have individual toilets, it was planned to construct 4 nos
toilets inorder to saturate this village and make this village a model total sanitation
village.

26.6 Micro-irrigation System

The Micro-irrigation system constructed under the National Horticulture Mission Scheme
was found still not operational due to lack of electricity connection. It was decided to
make this scheme functional by co-ordinating with the Horticulture department and the
Electricity Department and get the electricity connection at the earliest. All other
programmes to make it a self sufficient and self sustainable village will be taken up
gradually through support from relevant government departments.

27. Workshop
It is proposed to conduct a workshop to identify the conservation needs and consequent
action of Nilgirisdistrct on 20th January at Ootacamund. It will be jointly sponsored by
HADP, Nilgiris, Central Soil and water conservation Research and Training Institute,

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Nilgiris, Adiwasi Welfare Association and United Nilgiris Conservation Society. It is
necessary to develop self sufficient and self sustainable villages in each micro
watershed. This calls for intra-sectoral and inter-sectoral coordination at the district
level. This workshop is expected to generate ideas and pave way for developing better
conservation management and practices in Nilgiris.

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28 .Financial Requirements (in Rupees.) Cost table

Sl.No. Activity Budgeted Contribution Leverage

Amount from UNCS from
Government
A Infrastructure
Development
1. Roads 61,00,000.00 20,00,000.00 41,00,000.00
Laying of Road from
Kolikarai river to Kolithorai
habitation including the
construction of bridge
At Kolikarai river
2. Drinking water 1,00,000.00 1,00,000.00
Drinking water facilities at
Melkoopu village
Drinking water facilities at 5,75,000.00 5,75,000.00
Kolikarai village
Drinking water facilities at 50,000.00 50,000.00
Kolithorai village
Drinking water facilities at 25,000.00 25,000.00
Keelkoopu village
3. Housing
10 Culturally suited 25,00,000.00 5,00,000.00 20,00,000.00
Houses
4. Community
Infrastructure 8,00,000.00 2,60,000.00 5,40,000.00
Construction of a
Multipurpose Community
Hall in Kolikarai Village
Repair & Renovation of 75,000.00 75,000.00
Community Hall in
Melkoopu Village

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 Erection of Solar Fencing 135,000.00 135,000.00
in Melkoopu&Keelkoopu
villages
5. Improvement to Medical
Infrastructure 1,00,000.00 1,00,000.00
Installation of Solar Water
Heater at NAWA Kolikarai
Hospital
a Construction of toilets 50,000.00 50,000.00

Sl.No. Activity Budgeted Request Leverage

Amount from UNCS from
Government
6. Upgrading Balwadies
Play materials for 1,00,000.00 1,00,000.00
Balawadies in all the
four villages including
additional incentives to
balwadiTeacher.
7. Youth Development
Library cum Youth 80,000.00 80,000.00
Resource Centre in
Kolikarai village,
forming one volleyball
team playing for
UNCS , Tea shirts,
shoes, volley ball net
B Promotion of
Sustainable
Livelihoods
8. Individual oriented
activity 1,90,000.00 69,000.00 121,000.00

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 Rejuvenation of Tea
Gardens by providing
tea saplings for gap
filling
Composting & 1,20,000.00 1,20,,000.00 -
Preparation of
Vermicompost
9. Group oriented activity -
Establishment of Herbal 1,28,000.00 1,28,000.00
Garden at Kolithurai
a Areacanut plate making 14,000.00 - 14,000.00
unit training
b Mushroom cultivation 14,000,00 14,000.00
training
c Coffee De-pulping 14,000.00 14,000.00
training
10. Awareness and
training to local tribes.
a Job oriented training 1,25,000.00 1,25,000.00
from Ramakrishna
Vidyalaya
b Improvement of balavadi 5,00,000,00 1,00,000.00 4,00,000.00
at semmanarai -

c Supply of Milich cows to 14,40,000.00 - 14,40,000.00

tribals 40 nos.

Conducting workshop at 1,00.000.00 30,000.00 70,000.00

HADP hall
Total (Rupees) 1,33,35,000.00 37,72,000.00 95,63,000.00

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