Rural Development in focus

Recently Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, had an interactive session with Self Help Group (SHGs) and other participants of two day UT level capacity building and training workshop on Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP) and Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) at TRC Srinagar.

The workshop trained over 200 participants including SHG members, cluster coordinators, account assistants, Panchayat secretaries, NRLM staff, CIS and data operators who have now become master trainers.

The session was conducted by Resource Person, Shibabrta Kar besides thematic experts from Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj.

During the workshop, hands-on training on VPRP components, steps and process cycles including preparation of entitlement plans, livelihood plans, social development plans and public goods, services and resource development plans was imparted to the participants.

In addition to the structured sessions, the workshop featured group presentations and a feedback and open house session, allowing the participants to share insights and discuss challenges.

The training was designed to orient the participants on the concept and importance of VPRP and GPDP convergence, familiarize them with the process and necessary components of VPRP and provide knowledge required to prepare the VPRP plan.

The target groups for this initiative included PRI functionaries, Gram Panchayat elected representatives and officials, other line departments’ field-level officials and Community Based Organizations (CBOs).