Assessment and Documentation of Good Practices and Lessons Learned of Odisha Millets Mission (OMM) and Preparation of Policy Briefs for Millets Mainstreaming, India
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)OMM has been recognised by NITI Aayog as one of the two progressive models for promotion of millets to facilitate learning among other Indian states. The Government of India recommended all state governments to adopt the OMM model for promotion of millets. In an effort to advance South-South Cooperation, WFP India signed the MoU with...
Preparation of Zonal Master Plans of Eco Sensitive Zones (ESZ) of National Parks and Sanctuaries listed in Cluster 1 of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB)In order to minimise the impact of developmental activities on National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, area adjacent to these protected areas have been declared as Eco- Sensitive Zones (ESZ) deemed to be regulated by separate notified issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Under this notification, we prepared the Zonal Master Plans for Bandhavgarh National Park, Panpatha Wildlife Sanctuary, Sanjay National Park & Sanjay Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary, Son Ghariyal Wildlife Sanctuary & Bagdara Wildlife Sanctuary to reduce pressure on the protected area while enhancing resilience of the people living in the ESZ through participatory conservation management.
Independent Evaluation & Learning Partner for Increasing Access to Gender Based Violence Response Services in Afghanistan – Phase 2 implemented by the UNFPA in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health
Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office Afghanistan (FCDO-A)The programme, Increasing Access to Gender Based Violence (GBV) Response Services – Phase 2 funds UNFPA’s health sector response to GBV which has been supported by DFID in six provinces (Daikundi, Farah, Jawzjan, Laghman, Kapisa and Parwan) since 2016. The model focuses on community dialogues to raise awareness and change in attitudes towards GBV. IELP recently conducted a successful mid-term review which provided recommendations to Ministry of Public Health on key considerations to be kept in mind for integrating the programme more into the government’s own systems...
Preparation of Coastal Master Plan for the three Coastal Districts in Karnataka, India
Department of Tourism, Government of KarnatakaKarnataka with its 42 beaches and 11 islands, spread across three districts has a huge untapped tourism potential which in turn can lead to development of local economy, attract anchor investments, and generate employment opportunities. The tourism master plan formulated various thematic tourism clusters and proposed a variety of tourism circuits based on carrying capacity of various destinations. The Coastal Tourism plan provides a mixed bag of options for all kinds of tourist interests and has ensured sustainable use of its eco-sensitive resources. The team also worked on detailed project memorandums for potential investment sites (worth INR 1490 Cr.)
Creating capacity building material on climate mitigation and MGNREGA for Uttarakhand
UNDP IndiaThe project aims to develop a training manual on Climate change and Climate Resilient works for PRIs of MGNREGS in Uttarakhand which can be used as a guide for sensitisation, orientation, and training on climate change. It includes sectoral climate resilient activities (e.g., agriculture, water, land use, infrastructure etc.) and mitigation activities in the context of MGNREGS in Uttarakhand...
Preparation of Tourism Master Plan for the Chilika Lake & its Catchment in Odisha under Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan (ICZMP), Odisha, India
The World Bank/Chilika Development AuthorityThe project aimed to promote responsible tourism including eco-tourism and community-based tourism in and around Chilika Lake and its catchment area, the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world and the largest in Asia. It focused on conservation of ecological resources and promotion of wise use of the lake & basin resources and extend appropriate economic activities to benefit the local communities.
RANI: Reduction in Anaemia through Normative Innovations
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationRANI was a clustered randomised controlled trial that tested the ability of a norms-based behaviour change intervention to reduce anemia. The project supported the National and State Governments' anemia reduction endeavours among Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 years). Using an innovative package of interventions, RANI promoted changes in social norms, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of WRA and pregnant women in Odisha to increase initial intake and adherence to iron and folic acid consumption and reduce anemia...
Project Management, Design and Supervision Consultancy (PMDSC) Services for South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project (SATIDP), Bangladesh
ADB/ Department of Archaeology, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of People’s Republic of BangladeshThe project aimed at promoting cultural tourism of four different archaeological sites (including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sompur Mahavira at Paharpur and the Sixty Domed Mosque within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bagerhat) located along a heritage-rich geographic corridor of Bangladesh.
Tourism Demand and Supply Assessment and Preparation of Detailed Investment Proposals for Targeted Destinations and Market Segments
World BankThe project objective was to strengthen the tourism sector and to make strategic investments that create a platform for sustainable and inclusive tourism growth in the coming years. IPE Global assisted the government in prioritising destinations and market segments that can provide the best return on investment for proposed project activities and that give Sri Lanka a foundation for competitive, sustainable and inclusive tourism in the coming decade.
Mahakaal Rudrasagar Integrated Development Area (MRIDA) under Ujjain Smart City
Ujjain Smart City LimitedThe project involved comprehensive tourist infrastructure development for the globally renowned Mahakaleshwar Temple & its precincts- famous for organising the world’s largest ‘Dharmic’ gatherings – The Kumbh Mela. We provided end-to-end solutions starting from stakeholder consultation-based master planning, architecture designing, feasibility assessment, bid process management, construction supervision, etc. Comprehensive planning of 40Ha area with 27 sub projects at an estimated project cost of INR 564.75 Cr. was undertaken.
Outsourcing of Payrolling, Management and Administration of Field Monitors to be Deployed Across the Country for WHO-India National Public Health Support Programme (NPSP) Field Operations
WHOWHO in collaboration with the Government of India (GoI), established the ‘National Polio Surveillance Project’ (NPSP) in 1997 to provide technical support in key areas of surveillance for polio and mass vaccination campaigns. The last case of wild poliovirus was detected in India on 13 January 2011 and WHO certified India ‘Polio Free’ on 27 March 2014. Over the years, NPSP’s role has expanded to include support to additional public health areas...
Outsourcing of field manpower to support the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)
WHOThe India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) aims to reduce death and disability due to CVDs by improving the control of hypertension, reducing salt consumption, and eliminating artificial trans-fats, the leading risk factors for CVDs. The interventions will complement the new government initiative for universal screening and management of hypertension, diabetes and three common cancers. The project is being implemented in 75 districts implementing IHCI across 16 States...
