Monthly Update 2. RSG. Nov Dec 08

Monthly Update: Rufford Small Grant

By: Dr. Nilesh Heda

1^st November to 10^th December 2008

1. November 2008: Meetings arranged, proposal written for the fishermen's co-op society.
   
2. 2 December 2008: To secure future involvement of the women of fisher folks, a discussion meeting arranged at Dhamani. 40 women participated. Gathered women argued that, this year due to severe drought, the Adan River becomes completely dry. In this scenario, there is need to work for the sustainable livelihood of the families of these women.
   
3. 5 December 2008: 'Employment Guaranty Scheme' can play an important role in the sustainable livelihood through nature conservation. But scheme has not implemented correctly. In this regard, letters had sent to all concerned official.
   
4. 7^th December 2008: Participated in The SINCHAN SAMMELAN (Irrigation Summit). Issue of fishermen's livelihood and river conservation discussed with Megesese winner Rajendrasingh.
   
5. 9 December 2008: A field work to Bhan Doh (future FWPA) arranged to understand the fish fauna. 20 fish species identified.
   

Figure 1Discussion Meeting with women of fishermen community regarding river conservation and sustainable livelihood.

Figure 2 A traditional Fisherman showing fish fauna of Bhan Doh (Future Fresh Water Protected Area).