Operational Methodology
Operational Methodology
Project Review and Implementation
NCT ensures that all ongoing projects—FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations), TDF (Tribal Development Fund), Watershed Development Projects, Natruarl Resource Management projects, Climate change adoption, mitigation and climate resilient farming, and other projects / initiatives implemented strictly in alignment with their respective objectives and guidelines. Project operations are managed with a high degree of professionalism, transparency, and accountability.
A team of qualified professionals from the Head Office, in coordination with ground-level teams, is responsible for project execution. The overall functioning and progress are regularly monitored by the Board of Trustees, ensuring continuous oversight and quality assurance.
Field-Level Coordination
Each project has a dedicated field team, and at the project level, weekly review meetings are conducted. These meetings ensure:
- 100% participation of project staff
- Open discussion of project-level challenges and progress
- Autonomous decision-making by the field teams within their operational scope
This participatory approach promotes ownership, efficiency, and responsiveness at the grassroots level.
Financial Management and Transparency
Fund utilization and accounting activities are carried out with utmost transparency. Importantly, beneficiaries themselves actively participate in the financial processes:
- In FPO projects, the Board of Directors (BODs) of the FPOs play a direct role in fund management
- In TDF projects, Village Planning Committees (VPCs) are engaged in financial oversight
This ensures community ownership, financial transparency, and effective governance at the project level.
Creation of Value-Chain and Brands for the Community
A key example of NCT’s professional and sustainable approach is the development of credible value-chains that empower the communities it serves. Over the past decade, NCT has focused on building market linkages and brand identity to ensure fair and consistent income for these communities.
One notable success is the creation of the ‘VANAMRUT HONEY’ brand, established to market wild honey harvested by tribal honey hunters. This brand symbolizes quality and authenticity, helping tribal producers access wider markets and better prices.
In parallel, NCT has actively supported Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to enhance their economic sustainability. Tribal development projects implemented between 2008 and 2019 have generated sustainable income streams for economically marginalized tribal families.
Furthermore, the Trust facilitates both online and offline marketing for FPOs and TDF beneficiaries, enabling them to reach broader consumer bases. Several FPOs have successfully launched their own brands and are now running profitable businesses, demonstrating the effectiveness of NCT’s capacity-building and market development initiatives.
Conclusion:
Creation of Value-Chain and Brands for the Community
A key example of NCT’s professional and sustainable approach is the development of credible value-chains that empower the communities it serves. Over the past decade, NCT has focused on building market linkages and brand identity to ensure fair and consistent income for these communities.
One notable success is the creation of the ‘VANAMRUT HONEY’ brand, established to market wild honey harvested by tribal honey hunters. This brand symbolizes quality and authenticity, helping tribal producers access wider markets and better prices.
In parallel, NCT has actively supported Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to enhance their economic sustainability. Tribal development projects implemented between 2008 and 2019 have generated sustainable income streams for economically marginalized tribal families.
Furthermore, the Trust facilitates both online and offline marketing for FPOs and TDF beneficiaries, enabling them to reach broader consumer bases. Several FPOs have successfully launched their own brands and are now running profitable businesses, demonstrating the effectiveness of NCT’s capacity-building and market development initiatives.
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