NIRAKH PARAKH

"Nirakh Parakh", is a rapid evaluation participatory technique adopted by Mission. In consonance with mission philosophy, this methodology of participatory evaluation is undertaken in the village by the community itself thus ensuring transparency. The activities undertaken and the processes adopted are identified and assessed by the stakeholders in the presence of the entire village and facilitators. This exercise has led to increased ownership of the community for the activities carried out, identified gaps and made review of the action plan possible and has also brought to the fore success stories.

A detailed khasra map indicating each field (along with the name of the owner) and habitation is painted in a public space. All the activities (inputs and outputs) are marked on this map for verification and review. This multidimensional evaluation technique is uniquely positioned to be able to highlight and verify the interventions taken up following decisions of the watershed committee.

• Validation of the claims made by the village level Watershed committees.
• Satisfaction level of beneficiaries.
• Identification of members of the village community who have not been benefited.
• Identification of areas, which need interventions.
• Preparation of action plan for the next session and identifying the process through which implementation is to be carried out.

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