GP-SHG Convergence
Strengthening collaboration between Gram Panchayats and Self-Help Groups
Grassroots Level Institutions Strengthening and Transformation for Climate Action (GIST)
Objective
To empower local governance bodies and community organizations to work together for planning and undertaking common action; and drive climate action and sustainable development.
The partnering of constitutional (elected) bodies and people bodies like Women Self Help Groups will ensure better utilisation of funds and focus on the issues of women and the poor.
Climate change disproportionately affects rural and marginalized communities. Local action is key to building long-term climate resilience.
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Localization of SDGs
Aligning community development with global sustainability goals.
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Usage of Commons
Sustainable management of natural resources.
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Operationalizing PESA
Supporting tribal governance through the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act.
Pilot States
Odisha
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Jharkhand
