Title: JFMC AND EDC OPERATIONAL MANUAL
KeyWords: water conservation, sustainability, map interpretation, silviculture, nursery raising
Published by: Forest and Environment Department Govt of Sikkim
Author Name: Forest and Environment Department Govt of Sikkim
Printed Year: 2023
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Language: English
Pages: 119
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Introduction to the JFMC / EDC Manual
1.1 Purpose of the JFMC / EDC Manual JFMC & EDC administration and Management intends to guide the JFMC/EDC members for carrying out different tasks mentioned in the project components of APFBC. This handbook will guide them during managing the JFMC/EDC and administer their power and processes.
1.2 Scope of the Manual
The JFMC / EDC Manual is a ‘binding instrument’ for the entire Project period and the Project areas as it is ratified by the highest decision making authority i.e. Governing Body (GB) of the Project. It is binding on Project activities at all levels. Unless otherwise mentioned in this Manual, the rules, Government Orders and instructions issued by Assam FD and GoA will be applicable.
1.3 Users
This manual is meant for the JFMC/EDC members and NGO field teams deployed under FIUs. The JFMC/EDC members are selected from amongst the beneficiaries who are known as “Forest User Groups. This manual will help the JFMC/EDC members and NGO field teams to undertake activities mentioned under APFBC. This will guide them to create knowledge base, educate and perform.
1.4 Amendment:
The Governing Body is authorized to make change(s) modifications, additions(s) and deletions(s) to the provisions made under the JFMC / EDC Manual in conformity with the agreed policies and project framework under the Credit Facility Agreement/Project Agreement between the State / National Govt and the AFD.
1.5 Objective of the Manual
· Educating the JFMC/EDC members who do not know how to undertake the activities
· Create knowledge base: It will create a knowledge base for the JFMC/EDC members and animators and act as a reference for future activities
· Help in undertaking different activities: It will guide the JFMC/EDC members how to take up an activity and how it can be finished well