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Some Projects funded by the SGP in India

Sr.No.

Project Title

Organisation

1.

Sustainable Agriculture through Agro-Forestry Programme.

AWARD, Andhra Pradesh
2.

Design and Implementation of Renewable Energy Villages in Papumpare District, Arunachal Pradesh.

Tata Energy Research Institute, Assam

3.

Ex-situ Conservation of threatened Medical Plants in Chamba District.

Mahila Vikas Manch, Himachal Pradesh

4.

Conservation of Biodiversity through Awareness Building, Documentation and Preservation of Medical Plants in Wayand District.

Wayanad Social Services Society, Kerala

5.

Thulappally Micro Hydel Project.

Malanadu Development Society, Kerala

6. Restoration of Chilika Lake Ecology and its adjoining villages. Janamangal Mahila Samiti, Orissa
7.

Augmentation of Energy needs through Biogas and Afforestation for Tribals.

National Centre for Human settlements and Environment, Madhya Pradesh

8.

Strengthening the process of Networking and Federation Building among Forest Protection Communities of Rangpur Area in Orissa.

Vasundhara, Orissa
9.

Protection of Environment by Women Initiatives.

The Chetna, Orissa
10.

Biodiversity Conservation and Participatory Technology Development for Complex, Diverse and Risk prone (CDR) Agriculture in Udaipur.

Mahan Seva Sansthan, Rajasthan
11.

Conservation of Vegetational Diversity for Sustainable Livelihoods.

Madurai Institute of Peace Science, Tamil Nadu
12.

Introduction of Solar Water heaters as a Multi Dimension Intervention in the upper valley of District Uttar Kashi

Janadhar Society, Uttar Pradesh
13.

Demonstration and Dissemination of Organic Farming Methods for Preservation and Propagation of Indigenous Seed Varieties

Social Work and Research Centre, Uttar Pradesh
14. Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Almora District Pan Himalayan Grassroots, Uttar Pradesh
15. Natural Resource Utilization by User Groups and Herb Producers in the Central Himalayas AAROHI, Uttar Pradesh
16. Establishing a Centre for Biodiversity and Natural Heritage in Kumaon Himalayas. Himalayan Man and Nature Institute (HIMANI), Uttar Pradesh
17. Regeneration of Traditional Ringaal and Forest Resources for Economic and Ecological Sustainability and Livelihood Security. Sanio Ka Sangathan, Uttar Pradesh
18.

Biodiversity Conservation and Check Global Warming through Women’s Organization.

Ichapur Janakalyan Parshad, West Bengal

19.

Sensitivity to use of Environmental Resources and Conservation.

Vidya Bhawan Society, Rajasthan
20

To Design a local Information network for implementation of Decentralized Municipal Solid Waste Management at Municipal Ward level.

CONSERVE,New Delhi
21. Biodiversity Protection, utilisation & cultivation of indigenous medicinal plants.

Nabjagaran Sanstha, Assam

22.

Development of Nursery for medicinal plants.

Assam Science Society, Assam

23.

Environment Education Initiative.

Christian School Association, Manipur

24.

Collection and preservation of indigenous, medicinal & fruit plants of Assam.

State Organising Council, Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha, Assam

25.

Preserving Minor Fruits and Conserving the biota.

Centre for All Round Development, Assam

26.

Developing Sustainable Agricultural livelihoods on Conserving Biodiversity through integrated Nutrient and Pest Management participatory technology development for small scale farmers in semi arid areas of Andhra Pradesh.

Centre for Environmental Concerns,

Andhra Pradesh

27.

Sustainable coastal area development programme through community based mangrove conservation and regeneration activities in East Godavari District.

SRAVANTI, Andhra Pradesh

28.

Community seed banks for conservation of indigenous genetic resources: Empowerment, capacity building and training.

Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Chennai

29.

Ecosystem assessment and planning inputs for the northern Western Ghats.

RANWA, Pune

30.

Biodiversity conservation through enhancing capacities of local communities.

VIKSAT, Gujarat

31.

Alternative Shifting Cultivation and Biodiversity Conservation.

Sacred Heart Society, Mizoram

32.

Contour -Hedgerow - farming - technology (Also known as SALT), An alternative worthy of replication.

Bethany Society, Shillong

33.

Pani Panchayats for the conservation of Tendong Nature Reserve.

SPSS, Sikkim

34.

Revival of Indigenous Biodiversity Management “Oran” through Community Participation in North Aravali hills.

Krishi Avam Paristhitike Vikas Sansthan, KRAPAVIS, Alwar, Rajasthan

35.

Understanding & Strengthening Peoples forestry: Proposal for Detailed Documentation of Community Conserved Forest Areas in Uttarakhand & Possible Intervention in Select Areas. 

PRAKRITI – Society for Promotion of Sustainable Livelihoods from Nature, Mussoorie,

Uttaranchal

36.

 Training of the Indian Bird Conservation Network members and local stakeholders in the northeast India for enhancement of bird conservation.

Bombay Natural History Society, BNHS, Mumbai,

Maharashtra

37.

Biodiversity Samitis: Community Efforts to Preserve Common Property.

ANTHRA, PuneMaharashtra

38.

Promoting Local response for Biodiversity Conservation through establishment of “Centers of learning” in secondary schools of Ratnagiri & Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra.

MANAV SADAN VIKAS SANSTHA (MSVS), Mumbai,

Maharashtra

39.

Participatory Eco-development of Cluster of villages in the catchment area of Chilika Lagoon.

Palishree, Bhubneshwar, Orissa

40.

Confluence of Organic Farming with the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Shivaganga and Gunjawani Valleys of Pune district.

Jnana Prabodhini, Pune,Maharashtra

41.

Survival Strategy – Alternative Agriculture System.

Institute Of Rural Credit And Entrepreneurship Development (IRCED), Sangli, MS

42.

Adaptation of and Capacity Building on Low-External Input, Sustainable, and Intensive Cultivation practices for enhancing livelihoods–security of resource poor women and tribals.

Prayas (Energy Group), Resources and Livelihood Team, Pune

43.

Ensuring Food Security Through Indigenous Food Resources.

RUPANTAR, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

44.

Innovative project on promotion and protection of indigenous strains of crops through organic farming to conserve biodiversity.

NISARG, Khurda, Orissa

45.

Peoples’ Biodiversity Conservation Programme and setting up Biodiversity Conservation Resource Park.

Society for Environment & Development (Endev), Calcutta

46.

Biodiversity conservation & Utilization of Natural Resources by Local Communities in Bulandshahar district.

Myana Gramodhyog Sewa Sanstha, Bulandshahar, UP

47.

Participatory Biodiversity Conservation.

National Council of Development Communication (NCDC), Varanasi

48.

Conservation and Protection of environment by eco-sustainable technique in agriculture

Paryavaran Avam Gramin Vikas Sansthan, Kohari, Distt- Solan (HP)

49.

The Wild Orchids of the Karnataka Part of the Western Ghats in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandeli.

Karnataka Association for Advancement of Science, Bangalore

50.

In-situ Conservation of Indigenous and Rare speicies of plants to support the livelihood of Communities in the Fringes of Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary, Palamner.

Krishnamurthy Foundation India, Bangalore

51.

Regeneration, Restoration and Eco-Development of degraded Mangrove Areas with community participation in Kalliassery Panchayat of Kerala.

Centre for Environment and Development

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

52.

Improved livelihoods of Poor in Protected Areas for Biodiversity Conservation.

SAHJEEVAN - Action for Development

Piler, Chittor District.

53.

People’s Biodiversity Registers, Application & Extension.

Nagarika Seva Trust, Dakshina Kannada Dist., Karnataka

54.

Promoting Animal Husbandry as Sustainable Livelihoods for Rural Women leading to Ecological Conservation.

IBTADA, Alwar, Rajasthan

55.

Transformation of Users of Conventional Water Heaters to Solar Water Heaters.

Sarder Patel Renewable Energy Research Institute, (SPRERI), Vidyanagar, Gujarat

56.

Application of Energy Audit and CP tools in Improving Energy Efficiency for cluster of SSIs and SMEs.

Naroda Industries Association, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

57.

Regulating Bio invasion in Banni Grassland in Kachchh.

Gujarat Ecological Society, Vadodara

58.

Awareness generation and capacity building of local communities for sustainable use of resources in an ecologically sensitive area.

Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune

59.

To design & develop a decentralized, participative system of waste management in a selected ward of Paharganj zone of Delhi Municipal Corporation.

New Opportunities For Women (NOW), New Delhi

60.

Sustainable Livelihood Development and Land & Water Management.

Society for Sustainable Development, Karauli Rajasthan

61.

An environmental awareness generation and eco-restoration programme on the Palni Hills (Western Ghats) South India.

St. Josephs College (The Rapinet Herbarium) The Rapinet Herbarium,St. Joseph’s College,Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu

62.

Capacity Enhancement for Promotion of organic farming in Gujarat.

JATAN, Vinobha Ashram, Gotri, Vadodara, Gujarat

63.

Create awareness to Develop Resources to Conserve the biodiversity with local initiatives.

Magra Mewar Vikas Sanstha, Jawaja, Gram-Kalat Kheda, Tehsil-Beawar, Dist-Ajmer, Rajasthan

64.

Demonstrating a process for the revival of Jaisamand Lake.

Prayatna Samiti, Gudli, via Bambora, Udaipur district, Rajasthan

65.

Coastal Eco-village Development Programme with Emphasis on Community based Regeneration and Management of Fodder and Fuel.

VIKAS Centre for development, Ahmedabad.

66.

Enhancing crop productivity by introduction of soil conservation measures and biodiversity crop systems through active participation of tribal women.

Dharamitra, Wardha, Maharashtra

67.

Community Initiatives for Conservation and Propagation of Medicinal Plants and Aromatic Improvement of Biodiversity Regime.

Satpuda Vikas Mandal, Jalgaon, Maharashtra

68.

Integrated Conservation and Development Project on the Periphery of Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary.

Samrakshan Trust, Delhi

69.

Promotion of Sustainable agricultural practices through demonstration of biogas plant, vermi-compost and Nadep compost by conservation and optimum use of available local natural resources.

Sarvangeen Vikas Samiti, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

70.

Ecodevelopment Activities around the Gandhamardan hill ranges through community participation, to reduce pressure on this ecologically fragile bio-reserve.

Manav adhikar Seva Samiti (MASS), Sambalpur, Orissa

71.

An approach for sustainable development among tribals through participatory Biodiversity conservation at Raghunathpur Gram Panchayat of Keonjhar District of Orissa.

Women’s Organization for Socio-cultural Awareness (WOSCA), Keonjhar, Orissa 

72.

An initiative for reducing human pressure on Similipal Biosphere through promotion of sustainable livelihoods based on land, water and forest management by local inhabitants

Sambandh, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa

 

73.

Biodiversity Conservation of wide range reserve forest area of Khaprakhol Block of Bolangir District through strengthening of local institution building process and development of sustainable forest based livelihood with involvement of the community and SHGs.

The Humanity, Bolangir, Orissa

74.

Strengthening Traditional Livelihood System of Desert Community through Agro-forestry and Horticulture Practices.

Lok Kalyan Sansthan, Baitu, Barmer, Rajasthan

75.

Land and water management leading towards Biodiversity Conservation

Consumer Unity and Trust society (CUTS), Chittorgarh, Rajastha

76.

Awareness campaign on water management and rainwater harvesting

Centre for Women’s Development and Research OkkiyamPet, Thuraipakkam, Chennai

77.

Establishing Medicinal Plants Park: An opportunity for Biodiversity Conservation.

Centre for Development and Communication Trust, Tamil Nadu 

78.

Community Conservation of Indigenous Animal Breeds in Tamil Nadu

Sustainable –Agriculture & Environmental Voluntary Action (SEVA), Tamil Nadu

79.

Promoting fish drying using efficient biomass fired dryers.

Technology Informatics Design Endeavor, Bangalore

80.

Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Sanio Ka Sangthan
Village Nagari Gaon Post Bhowali ,District- Nainital (Uttaranchal)

81.

A Community Endeavor for Bio-conservation and Employment Generation in Uttaranchal.

Society for community involvement in development
Chamoli, Garhwal (Uttaranchal)

82.

Save and Regenerate the Environment

Backward Areas Development Organisation Manipur, Manipur

83.

Conservation of Hoolock Gibbons and Rain Forest Biodiversity through Community Participation Approach

Nature’s Beckon, Datta Bari, Ward No I, Dhubri, Distt. Dhubri, Assam

84.

Integrated Energy Efficiency Programme in Rural Sector of North Gujarat

LOKVIKAS, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

85.

Land Management

The Ecological & Community Development for Tribal Women & Children Society, Ukhrul, Manipur

86.

Sustainable local Environment and resource Management by industry-community cooperation

Research and Analysis Consultants (RAC)

Bhubneshwar, Orissa.

87.

Innovation in Media for Empowerment

Darpana Academy of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

88.

Conservation of biological resources through enhancement of livelihood security and environment awareness.”

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bagdogra

89.

Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR), West Sikkim

Khangchendzonga Conservation Committee [KCC], Yuksam, Sikkim

90.

Community Based Development of an Information Base and Preliminary Management Plan for the Apatani Plateau and Talle Valley

Future Generations Arunachal, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh

91.

Promotion of Community Participation in Solid Waste Management in selected wards of Agartala

Centre for Social Work and Research (CSR) Agaratala

92.

Demonstrating Sustainable Community Based Management Of Solid  and Biomedical Waste

NIDAN
Sudama Bhawan ,Boring Road,
Patna, Bihar

93.

Rapid Enhancement Of Decentralised Municipal Waste Processing Capacity In The State Of Goa.

The Goa Foundation

Goa, India. 

94.

Restoration Of Biodiversity Of Sand Dunes And Their Worth In Economy Of Desert Area

Shanti Maitri Mission Sansthan, Pugal, Bikaner, Rajasthan

95.

Human Resource Development and Capacity Building through Development of Target Specific Resource Material and Training for Protection, Conservation and Restoration of Wetlands in Punjab

Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST)

96.

Conservation of medicinal plants and promotion of indigenous knowledge and local health traditions among rural communities in  Wayanad.

Wayanad Social Service Society

Wayanad, Kerala

97.

Tarikhet Non Conventional Energy Project

Chhatrasal Sewa Sansthan (CSS)

Rameri,Hamirpur—Uttar Pradesh

98.

Green Techno-logy based Initiative to use fly Ash and mud as local materials and creating sustain-able livelihood for rural people through skill building, Dem-onstration and dissemination of hydra form brick Technology.

Society for Integrated Sustainable Development, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

99.

Socio Economic Changes of the people of Bojali subdivision through water and Land Management

ACCORD,P.OPathsala, Distt. Barpeta, Assam

100.

Community based sustainable development on the holistic perspective of the Contour-Hedgerow (inter cropping) farming Technology (CHFT)

Tanyi Jagriti Foundation, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh

101.

Development of Dry Land Agriculture in Imphal West District 

Rural Reconstruction Organisation, Imphal West-II, Manipur

102.

Capacity Building for Participatory Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management around Nawegaon National Park

Vidarbha Nature Conservation Society,

Nagpur, Maharashtra

103.

Diversified biomass production system for livelihood for poor women

Jagrut Mahila Samaj

Ballarpur, Dist. Chandrapur 

104.

Environmentally Sustainable, People-Centred Urban Transport

Parisar Samrakshan, Samvardhan Samstha, Pune, Maharshtra

105.

Sustainable and Equitable Natural Resource Management in Onkar Watershed

Hanuman Van Vikas Samiti, Girwa, Udaipur, Rajasthan

106.

Comprehensive Model of Biodiversity Management in the Aravali mountain Ranges in Bhindar block, Udaipur district, Rajasthan

Sahayog Sansthan, Udipur, Rajasthan

107.

Skills Enhancement and Capacity Building of GEF thematic areas with partners and local groups

Nehru Foundation for Development, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

108.

Participatory Water Harvesting Technologies Promoting Land Development

PHD Rural Development Foundation, Delhi

109.

Paper Recycling Unit – Disability Leadership Group (DLG)

Namgyal Institute for People with Disability (NIPWD) - A unit of Namgyal Institute for Research on Ladakhi Art & Culture (NIRLAC), Leh-Ladakh

     
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