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The Village Development Committee (VDC) is a good platform for bringing farmers together to make a shift from chemical farming to organic farming. VDCs have been set up in most villages in the project area to implement sustainable agricultural practices. The activities at the village level have been routed through the VDCs.
A VDC is a group of like-minded farmers living in the same village who come together on a common platform to implement agriculture-related activities. They also practice credit and thrift. Each VDC consists of 20 members (both male and female) irrespective of their land ownership, caste and class. Each VDC has three representatives who lead and mange the group's activities, including a bank account for the group's financial transactions.
Weekly or fortnightly, all members congregate in a designated place and conduct their meetings. The attendance is healthy and each member contributes a minimum of Rs. 20/- to a maximum of Rs. 50/- as savings. The account books are scrutinized by the members with the help of foundation staff. At present 42 VDCs are functioning in the project area.
VDC- Functions
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Formation of new VDCs
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Regular meetings
• SAP training programmes
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Seed Production
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Promotion of IGP groups
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Implementation of land development activities
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Financial linkage
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Savings and internal lending
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Book keeping and documentation
Jandhanya / Nisarga / BOD’s meeting :Every month meetings are held in the federation at Maralawadi office to discuss on issues related to management of the federation.
VDC Trainings: Trainings are conducted at the project area for the respective VDC members to help them to manage the VDC efficiently. They are trained in various subjects, such as group or VDC concepts, book writer training, and roles and responsibilities of VDC members.
Group or VDC Concept Training: VDC members receive training on the concepts of and criteria for VDC formation, the importance of VDCs, and the benefits of group or team work. Members also are encouraged to bring in more farmers to join the VDCs.
Book Writers Training: is conducted regularly for the key members who look after the books of accounts of the various VDCs. This training helps the members manage day-to-day transactions efficiently.
Janadhanya AGM
 The robust farmers’ federation held its Annual General body Meeting on 31st August 2009 at Degula Math, Kanakapura.
The main agenda was:
1. Introduction of newly nominated VDC representatives
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Vision, aim and conception of Jandhanya
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Presentation of Progress Report
4. Financial Audit Report Presentation
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Changes in the Byelaws of Janadhanya to facilitate smooth functioning.
6.
Election of executive committee members
7. Election of Governing Body
Representatives from 23 Village Development Committees, Directors of Janadhanya and the GREEN Foundation team attended the General body meeting. The agenda was discussed at great length and decisions were taken.
 Elections for members of executive committee and governing body were held and all the members were elected unanimously. Mr. Shivarudraiah belonging to Veeraiahanadoddi (Vigneshwara VDC) was elected as the new president of Jandhanya while Mr. Shivanna elected as the Secretary and Ms. Chooda Rathnamma as the treasurer, respectively. The outgoing board of Directors were felicitated and the meeting concluded with vote of thanks. The women representation in the Board has increased which inturn will motivate more women to be part of rural institutions activities.
Board of Directors for the year 2009 – 2010
| Sl.No |
Name |
Address |
Designation |
Occupation |
VDC |
| 1 |
Mr. HS Shivarudraiah |
Veeraiahanadoddi |
President |
Agriculture |
Vigneshwara |
| 2 |
Mr. KP Shivanna |
Kolalagundi |
Secretary |
Agriculture |
Malleshwara Swamy |
| 3 |
Ms. Choodarathnamma |
Gulaganahalli |
Treasurer |
Agriculture |
Mahamaye |
| 4 |
Ms. Honnamma |
Terubeedi |
Director |
Agriculture |
Mahadeshwara |
| 5 |
Ms. Rajamma |
Kulumedoddi |
Director |
Agriculture |
Devaralamma |
| 6 |
Mr. Bhimanaik |
Vaddarakupethandya |
Director |
Agriculture |
Sevalabai |
| 7 |
Mr. Marilingegowda |
Sundagatta |
Director |
Agriculture |
Mahadeshwara |
| 8 |
Mr. Nagaraju |
Kolagondanahalli |
Director |
Agriculture |
Bharani |
| 9 |
Ms. Bhagyamma |
Bilidhale |
Director |
Agriculture |
Muthurayaswamy |
| 10 |
Mr. Venkataraju |
Alanatha |
Director |
Agriculture |
Ambedkar |
| 11 |
Ms. Shivamma |
Alanatha |
Director |
Agriculture |
Jnanajyothi |
| 12 |
Mr. Raghu |
Ajjabasavanahalli |
Director |
Agriculture |
Dandinachannamma |
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Women – 05;
Men – 07; |
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