Building a Grassroots Constituency to conserve the River Moyar in the Mysore-Nilgiri Corridor

The project was drawn out in an effort to build the capabilities of decentralized democratic institutions. Through a process of participatory assessments, training and capacity building and joint development of the micro plan, Panchayats and local communities were engaged for the conservation of River Moyar. At least three out of the five Panchayats located along the river course had accomplished this. A set of conservation actions included setting up the River Moyar Conservation Brigade, Vulture Watchers, and the Community Conservation Learning Centre.

Duration

2009 – 2011

Funding Agency

Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund