Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Commencement of Engagement


16 January 2020

Engagement Overview


As per the SoI signed between NITI Aayog and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the following are the objectives of the engagement:

  • Technical cooperation for supporting the Springshed Management Programme

  • Developing a document on best practices on spring revival based on the experiences in the Indian Himalayan region and in neighbouring countries

  • Organising half-yearly or annual workshops for sensitisation and dissemination of knowledge on springshed management

Highlights/Achievements

 

NITI Aayog, along with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), has compiled Best Practices in Springshed Management across the Indian Himalayan Region. The compilation, including FAQs, is a ready reckoner for field practitioners working on the revival of springs.

Timeline

 

  • Agreement signed on 16 January 2020 with SDC

  • Meeting with SDC and IWMI on 6 May 2020 regarding the requirements and format for documenting the best practices 

  • Meeting with SDC and IWMI on 4 August 2021 regarding finalisation of the compilation on Best Practices in Springshed Management across the Indian Himalayan Region

  • A stakeholder consultation on documenting best practices in springshed management is scheduled on 27 August 2021. The consultation is being organised in partnership with SDC and IWMI.