Livelihood Improvement through Natural Resource Management

Program Period                      : 21st December 2004 to 30th September 2007
Funding Agency (s)                 : Plan International Nepal Sunsari/ Morang Programme Unit
Target HH                                : 404
No. of Beneficiaries                 : 2222 
Program Area                         : Morang District (Rangeli, Aamgachi, Takuwa, Dayeniya, Sorabhag, Darwesha, Babiyabirta, Dadarbairiya, Kadmaha, Siswanijahada, Nocha, Pokhariya, Majhare,                                                             Bhatigach, Budhanagar, Amahibariyati and Bhaudaha VDCs)

Objective of Program 
• To improve the livelihood of the poor and marginalized communities by sustainable management of natural resources.

Program Output  
• Income generation programs were conducted during the project period: Agroforestry Garden Demonstration-7, Organic vegetable farming-8, Pond Rehabilitation-12, Vermicompost-6, Multipurpose nursery demonstration support-8, and River control and soil management-7).
• A total of 1364 beneficiaries benefitted from the income generation programs conducted.
• A total of 92 farmers benefitted through observation and visits. 
• On and off-season vegetable production, land reclamation, and nursery establishment were promoted
• Management and rehabilitation of public ponds, 
• Establishment of agro-forestry plots, 
• Solar Tuki and biogas installation for sustainable clean energy sources were promoted
• Organic crops and vermin composting were promoted