Project Background
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Climate change is likely to pose serious threats to both rural and urban
development livelihood practices in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Consequences
of climate change are expected to critically impact water resources, eco-system
services and agricultural dependent rural communities, all of which are critical
towards eradicating poverty and attains sustainable development in the Sate.
Himachal Pradesh is rapidly progressing towards achieving high economic growth,
while ensuring environmental sustainability and addressing the cross-cutting
concerns of climate change. National Adaptation Fund is an initiative of
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India to provide
support to the State Government, Union Territories especially to those which are
more vulnerable to climate change. As such the Government of India has agreed to
provide assistance to Government of Himachal Pradesh for improving the adaptive
capacities to facilitate sustainability of livelihood opportunities in the
State. Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh having second highest level of rural
population growth. During the last decade State is experiencing moisture stress,
water scarcity, loss and damage due to climate related changes. The recent
drought history of the district indicates that most of the teshsils remained
drought affected in the past decade.
In order to reduce the climate change vulnerability and improve the adaptive
capacity of rural, small and marginal farmers including rural women in the
State, a long term programme in combination of Climate Smart farming
technologies along with required social engineering. It will also encompass on
capacity building processes to improve food security and secure livelihood
opportunities to enhance resilience in the State.
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Expected Outcomes
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- Climate vulnerability mapping and vulnerability index for the district block
wise.
- At least 30000 no of farmers adopt the climate smart packages for drought
adaptation.
- By the end of the programme at least 75% of the targeted beneficiaries would
have adopted recommended package of practices.
- Enhanced water security through soil water conservation measures and
micro-irrigation systems at least 26%.
- 1 or 2 Farmer Produce Organizations start business at the end of the programme.
- 1500 no of progressive framers adopt and become community level resource
persons.
- 700 no of programmes covering 30000 no of participants from among different
kinds of stakeholders.
- At least 20000 farmers Covered in financial inclusion programme and at least
15000 farmers targeted beneficiary under weather insurance programme.
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