Haryana Community Forestry Project
Village Institution Building: in all project villages, Village Resource Management Committees (VRMCs) are formed and trained for common property resource management and sustainable development of the village.
Chetna Kendra: this is a one room structure built by the project in all villages where at least 10 ha. of common land has been afforested. This place is used for all kinds of training and meetings. In some of the villages it is also used for other purposes like school, dispensary etc.
Income Generating Activity: to improve economic conditions and build self confidence in women the project has started many income generating activities through the formation of Self-Help groups.
Improved Crematoria: this is a concrete structure with shed and iron base for burning the body, which saves 50% of fuel wood.
Improved Chulha: this is made of cement with a smoke pipe attached to it that takes the smoke out of the house and turns fuel efficiency.
Water Harvesting Dam: in the Shivaliks project has built 17 earthen dams which serves the village for irrigation round the year. Studies show that crop production has gone up by 2.7 times in the second year of irrigation.