Proceedings of the Member Secretary, Gurukulam, Hyderabad . Present: Sri L. Premachandra Reddy, I.A.S.
Re. No. 32/EEPU/GKL/HRD/04 Dt:7-04-04
Sub : - EEPU - GURUKULAM - HRD - Training to tribals in Eco Tourism activities - Proposals. furnished by Dr. P.Sivaramakrishna, Shakti, Hyderabad - Orders - Issued
Read : - Proposal for Dr.P.Sivaramakrishna, Director, Shakti, dated 29-8- 03
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ORDER:
1. In the reference cited above, Dr.P.Sivaramakrishna, Director, Sakti, a
Voluntary Organization working for the welfare of tribals and conservation of forests
presented details regarding the short term pilot course for tribals as field-guides and
tour-organizers in eco-tourism and cultural-tourism in the Nagarjuna Sagar -
Srisailam Tiger Reserve.
2, The course details are as follows:
(a) Objectives :
• To nurture the skills of chenchu tribals as field guides and local
tour organizers in NSTR
• Promote self employment opportunities of chenchus
• Sponsoring Agency : Tribal Welfare Department
• Collaborators : Forest, Tourism and Endowment Departments, Telugu
University (Srisailam Branch)
• Venue for the Pilot program : ITDA, Sundipenta, Srisailam
• Duration of the training : 60 days
• Number of participants : 25 chenchu tribals of 10 th standard education
• Methodology : Participatory
(h) Material aids for the course:
• The literature on the importance of Nallamala Forest
• The printed, audio-visual material prepared by different
government departments
• The video cassettes of popular films chenchu laaxrni, bhaktha
kannappa and national geographic discovery channel etc.
(i) Course schedule
S.No |
Course Content |
No.of Days |
1 |
The objectives of Wild Life Protection Act. The State Wild Life Advisory Board |
10 days |
The objectives of wild life sanctuary (NSTR). The objectives of scheduled area |
The guidelines of MOEF, GOI in resolving tribal forest wild life conflicts |
The role of ITDA in protecting and promoting the interest of tribals |
II |
Nature trails - Walking through nature trails- marked by Forest Department |
20 days |
Comparing the terms of chenchu knowledge with popular Telugu knowledge and popular English and Hindi words - with scientific terms to the possible extent |
Preparation of chenchu lists |
III |
Availing the opportunities of the tour plans of tourism department and the tour operators |
20 days |
Identifying the routes scenic spots for trekking - picnics |
Example : Dornala to Bayyannasela (Water fall) near Marripalem reaching Srisailam (trekking, walking) through the traditional pilgrim route lo Srisailam via Peddacheruvu, Bheemunikolanu, Hatakeswaram (1) Identification of such routes (2) Planning logistics (3) Training in first aid Preparation of sign posts - posters Skills in story telling. Collection of material from Chenchu elders Organizing cultural programs |
IV |
Organizing a chenchu cultural resource center -- a museum suggested venue - community hall - Mekalabanda |
5 days |
V |
Preparation of final report of the course |
5 days |
|
Total projection duration |
60 days |
(j) Course Directors : Dr.P.Sivaramakrishna, SAKTI and B.Purshotham Rao
(k) Guest Faculty :
• Officials of Forest Department Office NSTR
• Officials of Tourism Department, Health Department
• Enterprising tour operators
• Few chenchu elders
• Telugu University - Srisailam branch
(I) Support Service
• A TV and Video recorder to be provided from one of the Ashram Schools for the training period
• Necessary arrangements be made to convert the community hall or some other place as a museum
3. The cost implications for the program for one batch of 25 candidates would be as follows:
S.No |
Item |
Cost (Appr.) |
1 |
Stipend for (25) candidates @ Rs. 7507- PM for 2 months |
37,500 |
2 |
Conveyance as part of training Rs. 250/- PM for 2 months for (25) candidates |
12,500 |
3 |
Stationery and implements @ Rs. 100QV- per candidate |
25,000 |
4 |
Resource persons honorarium @ Rs. 500/- per day + actual conveyance charges (overall expenditure not exceeding) |
25,000 |
5 |
Preparation of final report |
10,000 |
6 |
Contingencies and unforeseen |
10,000 |
7 |
Consultancy |
30,000 |
|
TOTAL: |
1,50,000 |
4. After the training is over a tool kit consisting of a bag, a camera, a torch light, a pair of shoes, a rain coat, a first aid kit, a photo alburn and a tape recorder will be provided @ Rs. 5000/- per head. Thereby the candidate would be able to employ himself gainfully in a meaningful and tribal specific self-employment programme.
5. The overall cost of the course is as follows:
Expenditure on programmes |
1,50,000 |
Expenditure on tool kit (5000 x 25) |
1,25,000 |
Total: |
2,75,000 |
• After carefully examing the proposal, it is herewith decided that the training programme shall be conducted initially for a batch of 25 chenchu youth through Shaki, Hyderabad . However the_ programme will have to be conducted under overall supervision of Project Officer, ITDA, Srisailam. The money shall be released to PO, ITDA, Srisailam, who shall inturn place it at the disposal of Shakti, Hyderabad . The Project Officer, ITDA shall also provide necessary accommodation at PMRC, Srisailam for taking up the training in a residential mode. He shall also inspect the training programme periodically and ensure that the programme is conducted successfully and meaningfully.
• The General Manager, TRICOR, Hyderabad shall issue cheque in favour of the Project Officer, ITDA, Srisailam, Kurnool for an amount of Rs. 2, 75,0007- (Rupees two lakhs and seventy five thousand only) from the amount available for imparting HRD training kept with the PD a/c of TRICOR.
Sd/- L. PREMACHANDRA REDDY MEMBER SECRETARY
J OINT SECREARY
To
The General Manager, TRICOR, Hyderabad .
Copy submitted to Principal Secretary, GOAP, TW, Secretariat, Hyd
Copy submitted to Project Officer, ITDA, Srisailam, Kurnool District
Copy submitted to Project Officer, MADA, Mannanur, Mahaboobnagar District Copy submitted to Director, Sakti, 305 First Block, Janapriya Abods,
Musheerabad, Hyderabad-80
Copy submitted to Joint Secretary, GURUKULAM, AP, Hyderabad Copy submitted to Joint Director(Plg), O/o DTW, AP, Hyderabad
Copy submitted to Dy.Director(Apr), O/o DTW, AP, Hyderabad |
