Different Levels of Monitoring

Different Levels of Monitoring

Self-Help Group (SHG) / Village Level

The initial monitoring is done by the community organizers (COs) at the group level. The process of monitoring is initiated by the Group Jankars. The monitoring is done on a routine basis with the community and with support from the records kept by the group, i.e., Meeting Registers, Loan and Recovery Registers, Resolution Registers, etc.

Cluster Level

A cluster consists of 5-6 villages with a team of 2 COs (male and female), preferably with a background in Social and Natural Sciences.

A team of COs monitors the information collectively at cluster level, reviews the process, and prepares monthly progress reports separately for each group / village. The progress covers the in-depth monitoring of the ongoing activities, i.e., physical and processes.

State Level

The main function of the monitoring cell (which constitutes a multidisciplinary team of specialists) at state offices is to consolidate, monitor, and send the analysis report, along with the details, to Project Office and feedback to the community / groups and COs on regular basis. The sustainability aspect of the programmes is emphasized.

Project Level

The project monitoring unit reviews, analyses and consolidates the information at project level for each of the state. The progress is shared with various stakeholders, i.e., community, donors, State government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), project state offices. A copy of the report is sent to GVT Head Office for their comments, feedback and onward submission to other agencies.

Head office level

The consolidated reports from the project are tailor-made to meet the needs of stakeholders. Also periodic financial status of claims etc. are lodged at respective levels and information is shared with GVT Board Members. Donors; Partners and Government of India.

Feedback System and Changes / Modifications in the Project Strategy

• Shifted to SHG approach from village institution concept.
• Decentralization of management systems.
• Changes in training / exposure systems and methodology.
• Review of training modules on regular basis.