India : Restoration and Diversification of Livelihoods for Tsunami Affected Poor & Marginalized People in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Multisector / Multisector

1. To set up a model fishing village complex with all amenities to organize the post harvest activities on shore;

2. Development of varied alternative livelihood activities; and

3. Support establishment of environment friendly fish breeding activities.

JFPR agreements with States and GoI were signed in Oct 06 and GIM (Grant Implementation Manual) approved by both states. The project closed on 6 October 2010. Mid-way through the project implementation, the scope for the project was changed and funds were reallocated from Component A: Model Fishing Village to expand the scope of other components on account of no takers for the model fishing village and the high demand from the vulnerable communities for alternate income generation activities. At the time of project closing, the commitment was $2.58 million (51.6%) and disbursements stood at $1.68 million (33.5%).

In Tamil Nadu, the model village fish processing complex under Component A was dropped. Under Component B, alternate livelihood activities, 24 subprojects were taken up for a value of $0.87 million and expenditure incurred. Under Component C, environment friendly fish breeding activities, 9 subprojects amounting to $0.40 million were successfully implemented. Project management, monitoring and audit, amounting to $0.14 million were used under the Component D. In Kerala, for alternative livelihood activities under Component B, 11 subprojects for a value of $0.81 million and 5 subprojects under Component C, environment friendly fish breeding activities, amounting to $0.26 million were implemented. Under Component D for project management, monitoring and audit, an amount of $0.11 million was spent.

The JFPR designs incorporates the environmental and social safeguards of the states, India and ADB. All subprojects developed under the JFPR will undergo the initial check list for environmental impact, initial social surveys and evaluation and a check to see if any indegenous peoples are involved or affected. If there are any impact these would be mitigated through environmental management plans or resettlement plans as required.

Since the livelihood programs tend to be small in terms of physiscal impact, no adverse environmental impact are expected. The social impact will be positive, will be inclusive of all types of peoples affected by the tsunami, with emphasis on the poor, the stressed and women and children.

The JFPR designs incorporates the environmental and social safeguards of the states, India and ADB. All subprojects developed under the JFPR will undergo the initial check list for environmental impact, initial social surveys and evaluation and a check to see if any indegenous peoples are involved or affected. If there are any impact these would be mitigated through environmental management plans or resettlement plans as required.

Since the livelihood programs tend to be small in terms of physiscal impact, no adverse environmental impact are expected. The social impact will be positive, will be inclusive of all types of peoples affected by the tsunami, with emphasis on the poor, the stressed and women and children.