Past Projects
- MYKAPS also has implemented projects in neighboring districts namely; Mandya and Kodagu wherein, MYKAPS was involved in creating awareness to the public and HRGs (High Risk Groups) from September, 2008 to January, 2012.
- MYKAPS also worked in the area of health and sanitation in Malavalli Taluk in Mandya District for a period of two years from 2010-12. MYKAPS has constructed 30 eco san toilets in Malligalli village in Kundur GP in Malavalli Taluk.
- In Kodagu District, MYKAPS implemented a project namely; SABALA to create awareness amongst adolescent girls. MYKAPS has also implemented a watershed development in Virajpet Taluk under Western Ghats Development Project from 2010-12.
- The majority of the projects of MYKAPS are implemented in Mysore District in taluks namely; H.D.Kote, Nanjangud and Periypatna. MYKAPS works with landless agricultural laborers, tribals, small and marginal farmers, women, youth and disadvantaged children in rural and urban areas to help them to build their own organizations and enable them to work sustainably.
Kabini Organics
MYKAPS was involved in implementing a project of MYRADA namely; Kabini Organics from April, 2009 to March, 2012 MYKAPS was involved in promoting organic cotton cultivation in B.Matakere area with 1500 farmers covering 4000 acres for a period of 3 years (2009 to 2012) with support from RaboBank Foundation, Netherlands with technical assistance from ETC India The organic promotion activity has now been taken over by the producer company namely KOFPCL promoted by MYKAPS during the project period The organic certification of the fields is done with support from IMO Control
Savayava Bhagya Yojane
MYKAPS is implementing SBY project of Department of Agriculture in four villages covering 100 ha each in four Hobli’s of Nanjangud Taluk in Mysore District.
The fields are certified by Karnataka State Organic Certification Agency (KSOCA).
MYKAPS is assisting the farmers to sell their produce directly to the customers by organizing farmers mela’s, Exhibition etc with support from Agriculture Dept.
Better Cotton Initiatives
The project was supported by Solidaridad Network Asia Limited, Hongkong up to 31st March 2015 which is now being financed by Fast Track Fund which promotes better cotton systems. The project is located in Hampapura area of H.D.Kote Taluk and Hediyala area of Nanjangud Taluk The emphasis of the project is on decent work which includes, ensuring that the children are not used by the parents as labour in agriculture operations depriving their education and recreation rights of children along with other minimum production criteria such as crop protection, water, habitat and fibre quality MYKAPS is identifying cotton ginners to ensure sale of cotton at farm gate in addition to procurement by KOFPCL Various trainings are being imparted to the farmers under this project in technical and institution building aspects 7107 farmers are participating in this project covering an area of 5505hectares as on 31st March, 2017 204 learning groups have been promoted by both the Production Units namely; Hampapura and Hediyala MYKAPS is recognized as an implementing Partner (IP) by Better Cotton Initiatives KOFPCL, the producer company promoted by MYKAPS is licensed to gin better cotton procured from the Better Cotton farmers in Mysore District The project has demonstrated that by following better cotton practices the cost of cultivation can be reduced by 39% as compared to control farmers by reducing use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides NABARD is providing supplementary assistance to this project under Farm Sector Promotion Fund for building the capacities of farmers by way of farmer’s training and conducting krishi melas. The expected quantity of better cotton produced by the farmers covered by under this project is as below
Integrated Tribal Development
MYKAPS has implemented watershed projects with support from NABARD and GoK namely Bhuthanahalla, Mahakalamma, Nugunala, Badaganala and Kudrehundihalla covering an area of 5275.34Ha Treatment activities such as bunding, farm ponds, trench were taken under this project as a soil and water conservation measure in addition to livelihood support for landless families and community mobilization MYKAPS was associated with IWMP in H.D.Kote Taluk covering an area of 5254.15hectares, a centrally sponsored scheme wherein MYKAPS is involved in social mobilization and promotion of institutions in the watershed area. The project is assisted by the Watershed Development Dept which was completed in June 2013 In Kodagu District, MYKAPS was involved in watershed development under Western Ghats Development Project in Virajpet Taluk covering 4 grama panchayats namely; Bittangala, Rudraguppe, Hathur and Kalathmadu.
Watershed Development
MYKAPS has implemented watershed projects with support from NABARD and GoK namely Bhuthanahalla, Mahakalamma, Nugunala, Badaganala and Kudrehundihalla covering an area of 5275.34Ha Treatment activities such as bunding, farm ponds, trench were taken under this project as a soil and water conservation measure in addition to livelihood support for landless families and community mobilization MYKAPS was associated with IWMP in H.D.Kote Taluk covering an area of 5254.15hectares, a centrally sponsored scheme wherein MYKAPS is involved in social mobilization and promotion of institutions in the watershed area. The project is assisted by the Watershed Development Dept which was completed in June 2013 In Kodagu District, MYKAPS was involved in watershed development under Western Ghats Development Project in Virajpet Taluk covering 4 grama panchayats namely; Bittangala, Rudraguppe, Hathur and Kalathmadu.
Education
MYKAPS has donated two acres of land to the High School in Handpost, a centrally located place. The high school building has been constructed with assistance from Zilla Panchayat Mysore
MYKAPS is conducting awareness sessions in schools regarding Decent Work and the ill effects of application of excessive pesticides by the farmers in their field for raising cotton cultivation thereby reduce use of pesticides.
Integrated Domestic Water Management
MYKAPS has implemented Integrated Domestic Water Management Project with support from Arghyam foundation in two villages namely; B.Matakere SC/ST Colony and Nemmanahally
Swachcha Bharath
MYKAPS is involved in ITC Ltd. assisted project in core villages of ILTD in H.D.Kote and Periyapatna Taluks since the year 2014-15. About 869 household toilets were constructed under this project as on 31st March, 2017. The project pre-finances the beneficiaries for construction of household toilets. The amount is recovered on receipt of subsidy from Grama Panchayat. Child Friendly Toilets in Pre-Schools and School toilets are also constructed under this project. Awareness sessions such as street play, training of sAg members, school children and wall paintings are also part of this project to enhance village sanitary conditions. MYKAPS is assisting families in Halebeedu and Hussainpura GPs since the year 2016-17 by supplementing them to enhance the quality of construction by providing additional assistance for laying ceramic glazed tiles, proper door and tank to the toilet with support from JK Tyres under their CSR Project. As on 31st March, 2017, 285 toilets have been constructed, more will be constructed during 2017-18 to achieve 100% ODF. MYKAPS is also involved in urban sanitation to improve sanitary conditions in Mysore City Limits. As on 31st March, 2017, 86 toilets have been constructed and it is planned to construct 148 toilets during 2017-18. The project is jointly supported by JK Tyres and Mysore City Corporation.
Village Sanitation
MYKAPS is promoting village sanitation by way construction of toilets and bathrooms in H.D.Kote, Nanjangud and Hunsur Taluks with assistance from Soroptimist International. The volunteers from UK and within the country are involved in construction of these toilets in selected villages under International Citizen Services (ICS) program of Raleigh International. MYKAPS is constructing toilets in tribal hadis in Hunsur Taluk with financial assistance from donors namely; Soroptimist International and PORISTES Stiftung, Switzerland. The entire hadi is covered with sanitation facilities achieving 100% open defecation free hadis. 280 families are being covered under this project. The project is also assisting for construction of bathrooms.
Eco Sanitation
MYKAPS has promoted about 700 eco sanitary toilets. These toilets require minimum water for maintenance and the human excreta can be utilized as compost manure which is stored in concrete chambers which can be used as manure when it is decomposed. The urine can be used immediately by diluting with water for kitchen gardening which has NPK required for plants.
Rainwater Harvesting
MYKAPS has promoted rainwater harvesting systems in individual houses in a remote village namely; Gandathur in H.D.Kote Taluk wherein, 155 families own and use rainwater harvesting systems for their domestic water requirements since the year 2006.
Water Quality Assurance and Surveillance
MYKAPS is involved in water quality assurance and surveillance
Health Camps
MYKAPS is involved in conducting eye camps with support from Arvind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore and Govt. Hospitals.
General health camps are also conducted with support from Bharath Cancer Hospital, Mysore
MYKAPS conducts training in RCH to the members of Self Help Groups in project such as TDF
MYKAPS has conducted training for women in menstrual hygiene assisted by Procter & Gamble which was followed by opening of outlets to enable women to access sanitary napkins.
International Citizen Services
MYKAPS was involved in a program for development of youth particularly from rural areas with assistance of Raleigh India Trust. The program was conducted for a period of three months for every batch of youth consisting of equal number of internationals and local youths These volunteers are trained by MYKAPS in participatory planning methods, SHG concept, health awareness and in construction of eco-san toilets. The learnings from the training are practiced by them in the village. They also conduct health camps in villages by engaging services of doctors from Swamy Vivekananda Youth Movement or Bharath Cancer Hospital. They were also involved in implementing a project in the selected village during their stay in the village such as village sanitation, repair of bore well platform, tree planting etc.
Skills TRAINING
A skill training has been proposed by MYKAPS at JDCIDOR with assistance from Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) through Laurus EduTech. 70 boys and girls undergo training for a period of three months in hotel management out which 50% are residential students.
Youth Development
- Involvement in project such as International Citizen Services with an objective of building cultural relationship between youth from north and south
- Enhancing skills of youth by organizing various skill trainings
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