German Development Cooperation
German Development Cooperation Tender Notice
For
Facilitating Convergent Planning and Implementation of MGNREGA to Leverage Environmental Benefits through Sustainable NRM in Rajasthan for 2016-17

Mahatma Gandhi NREGA (MGNREGA) by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) is a demand driven public wage employment programme whenever and wherever there is a demand for upto 100 days of work by a family. GIZ is implementing a joint bilateral project “Environmental benefits of MGNREGA” with MoRD in 3 states; Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh & Rajasthan.

The aim of the initiative is to facilitate participatory pr ocesses for planning & implementation, setup maintenance systems and build up capacity of local team (panchayat representative, local institutions) for developmental planning based on convergence of MGNREGA and flagship schemes in Rajasthan only. The village planning exercise will be strengthened with application of modern technology of Geographic Information System (GIS). This will help them in arriving at informed planning decisions through optimisation exercises based on convergence of traditional geographical knowledge and data obtained through application of modern technology of GIS, Remote Sensing and Global Positioning System.

The main objectives of the assignment are:

  • Generate awareness about environment benefits among different stakeholders including Mahatma Gandhi NREGA functionaries, MGNREGA workers and villagers
  • Enhance effectiveness of Gram Sabha related to MGNREGA by increasing participation of women and vulnerable section and mainstreaming the environmental concerns in decision making process.
  • Build capacity to plan, implement and maintain works related to environment benefits among stakeholders including functionaries, MGNREGA workers and villagers.
  • Facilitate planning and execution of activities from convergence of MGNREGA and CSS/Flagships schemes while using modern technology of GIS
  • Provide technical and process support in implementation and maintenance of demonstration site.
  • Develop systems and procedures for regular assessment and maintenance of assets of environmental and social indicators at GP level.

The detailed documentation with regards this call for proposals includes –

  • The Terms of Reference
  • The Technical Evaluation Grid
  • Bidding Conditions
  • The General Terms & Conditions of Contracts

Timeline

: 7th Oct’ 2016
: 12th Oct’ 2016

: 19th Oct’ 2016 by 17:30hrs