PALM

* Organisation has a holistic approach towards development. , *Promoted 512 SHGs, both male and female groups and established 26 Community Based Organisations ( CBOs) out of the SHGs. , * 2 areawise PLFs established with the Tamil Nadu Women development Corporation. , *Achieved recognition of male groups as part of the PLF. , *Trained and promoted 20 Community resource persons ( CRPs) as TOTs to the CBOs. , * PRA and participatory Monitoring and Evaluation practised among all groups. , * CBOs are registered under the Society Act. , * CBO management well developed, female secondary leadership emphasized . , Achieved appr 40 % , *CBOs encouraged to be in charge of forming sub committees in regard to tuition, pre schools, sports, sramadana, group monitoring, networkingwith local Government. , *Group activities and CBO activities include : Bank loans, group loans, Income Generation Projects, both agricultural and non agricultural, utilisation of Gov. subsidy schemes. , * Cottage Industry development with local resources. , * Sustainable farming has 100 organic farmers, emphasis on animal husbandry, bio compost, increased food production, environmental and waste management programs. , * Implementation of Watershed management and related projects in liaison with the Government in 3200 hectare . , * Sales of group products through established marketing committee. , * Established 4 pre schools, 2 tribal and 2 non tribal ( where is no Balwadi) , * conducted preventive health education in Primary and Secondary Schools. , *Promoting human rights and lobbying through the CBOs. , * staff and project details in website