Training for Participatory Development Programmes: Report of the Training Programmes Conducted by Development Support Centre, Ahmedabad April 1995 to March 1996
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1996
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DSC
Abstract
The development paradigm has undergone a considerable shift, over the years. Concepts such as people centred planning, seeing the community as partners in development instead of passive beneficiaries", "sustainable development" are being accepted by development agencies, be it Government or non government. "Participation" has become the key word. There is a realisation that the benefits of development programmes are greatly enhanced in quality when participatory methods are adopted. The appreciation of participatory development approach is more wide spread now than before. However, the knowledge and skill base is not. If more and more agencies are to adopt this approach it is essential that the key functionaries and development workers are given adequate exposure and training.
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This report highlights the shift towards participatory development approaches, focusing on DSC’s training initiatives for NGOs in Gujarat. The programmes emphasized watershed management, community participation, and technical skills like hydro-geology. Tailored trainings were conducted for NGO leaders, Watershed Development Teams, and village-level volunteers. Exposure visits and field-based methodologies enriched the learning process and encouraged inter-agency collaboration.
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Participatory Development, Hydro-geology Training, Community Institutions, Sustainable development, Inter-agency Collaboration