Developed an evidence-based DPR for six gram panchayats, integrating community aspirations with agri-allied livelihoods and multi-stakeholder institutional priorities.
District Livelihood Strategy & DPR Design — Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Context
Six gram panchayats in the Karanji cluster (Pathardi Block) with multiple agri-allied livelihoods and a multi-stakeholder institutional environment involving L&T CSR, UNDP, and WOTR — each with distinct priorities and limited integration with ground realities.
Challenge
Translating a broad corporate and multilateral vision into a structured, evidence-based Detailed Project Report (DPR) aligned with local resource availability, community aspirations, and stakeholder priorities across government and institutional levels.
Socion's Role
Development intelligence and strategic DPR design.
Approach
Stakeholder Diagnostics
Multi-stakeholder diagnostics integrating secondary data with primary field assessments, in collaboration with WOTR and government agencies
Community Insights
Segregated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with women, men, and youth to map community perspectives and aspirations without bias
Sectoral Analysis
Sectoral deep-dives into agri-allied livelihoods including poultry, goat rearing, and fishery to identify viable intervention pathways