Knowledge Management
Duration and scope of association with Vikaspedia
The key advantages of the portal
A timely initiative to facilitate sharing of development information promoting active citizenship; Rich repository of data for ready reference by development practitioners and agencies; A tool for empowerment and economic development of the masses; Participatory focus with emphasis on voluntarism; Best use of IT and ICT tools for social change and change management; Need based and demand driven approach and Huge potential for outreach and scale-up.Vikaspedia was much more useful and effective in generating demand and response for customized information in contrast to radio, print and other forms of electronic media. The SNA has worked hard to mobilize an in-house team and reach out to line departments and others through writing letters, conducting district workshops and meeting functionaries of different domain related agencies, yet there was still a lot to do in terms of promoting voluntarism, proactive usage and participation of experts In nut shell, the meetings and workshops as a familiarization exercise not only creates a dedicated pool of experts for Vikaspedia but also to reach more number through them and facilitate their regular and active contribution. The rationale behind moving a project like Vikaspedia is to reach out to the target groups of our society. Hence, in order to derive tangible benefits from this programme, our intended beneficiaries would definitely try to locate their specific concerns and seek solutions for those in our project. So, in this context our task is clearly cut out. We need to facilitate an enabling environment by integrating the needs and aspirations of the people belonging to different age groups and occupations. This would create a holistic approach towards social development infused with the virtues of equity, justice, sustainability and inclusiveness. The driving force behind these would be the availability of *Choices* from among a range of alternatives. For instance, if we are aiming to connect with the Youth, then we must develop our content in an innovative manner furnishing information about Sports, Movies, Study materials( GK, Current Affairs and Specific Study materials for professional education) and online tutorials for students preparing for various competitive exams. We could also link vital sources providing needful insights on Skill Development and Vocational Education run by the Government to aware the youths about choosing their career paths and avenues for jobs. Similarly, if we want to reach out to the senior citizens, we should publish important places of pilgrimage or recreational activities meant for them. We can also help them by providing emergency numbers like Police, Hospital, Fire Stations that they could instantly access when caught in crisis. Incorporating gender equality is cornerstone of inclusive social economic growth. Hence, if we wish to cater to the needs of women, we address their particular requirements. For example, we can upload videos featuring cooking classes, household management which would serve them in performing their day to day household chores. By this way, we could effectively revitalize our Project by serving the needs and aspirations of various segments of our population and apprise them about the efficacy and dexterity of this venture which not only seeks to provide innovative ways to find answers to in enumerable questions but also constantly motivates, inspires and exhorts the Netizens to use Vikaspedia as a one stop solution portal to all existing and emerging real life situations in an increasingly digitized world.
Team members and their designations
Activities taken up
For Critical Data: Contacting related line depts.; Contribution from Donor Organizations e.g. SIHFW, OVHA, OREDA etc. Collecting data/ information from other sources such as Internet, libraries, policy guidelines of different departments and other authentic sources. Collecting information in shape of articles, pictures, videos, FAQs from off-line volunteers like journalists, columnists, academicians etc. Value addition to the identified content via IEC and direct contact, presentation and dissemination. Digitization of (translation/ transliteration of availed data/ information)
Capacity building forms an important part of the whole process because of the huge volunteer base the portal would like to attract and retain. The plan to achieve this is envisioned through a ‘cascading strategy’ where the nodal agencies at state level are imparted with technical training to maintain the portal and it’s interactive features. The SNAs in-turn built the capacities of the volunteers and experts to offer their knowledge services on the portal.
Location- Masterpada, Phulbani, Kandhamal
Coverage blocks-Phulbani NAC & block, Khajuripada, Phiringia,
Coverage Population-1,03,000
At/PO-Koraput
Coverage blocks-Koraput, Lamtaput( 60 villages of 6 panchayats)
Coverage Population-68,000
• Gajapati- District Level Workshop and participated in programs organised by DFP.
• Koraput- District Level Workshop, Awareness through SNA ongoing Millet Mission programs.
• Kalahandi- Community Level Awareness Programs(Organised by CSC)
• Rayagada- Community Level Awareness Programs-Poshan Abhijan organised by Unicef
• Kandhamal- Community Level Awareness Programs- Youth Volunteers training program organized by ISD(Partner Organisation)
• Bolangir- Awareness Programs- National Social Service(NSS) Programs
• Malkangir- Awareness Programs- National Social Service(NSS) Programs
• Association with DFP(Directorate of Field Publicity) , Govt. Of India for outreach in 8 Aspirational Districts
• Community Radio Programs in 3 Districts
Location- Masterpada, Phulbani, Kandhamal
Coverage population-1, 40, 000
Coverage blocks-Phulbani NAC & block, Khajuripada, Phiringia,
Coverage Population-1,03,000
At/PO-Koraput
Coverage blocks-Koraput, Lamtaput( 60 villages of 6 panchayats)
Coverage Population-68,000
Identification of Block Level Govt.Officers from the Eight Aspirational Districts.
• Awareness Programs in Youth Convention which will cover youth from 12 Districts(Including the 8 Aspirational Districts)
• Awareness Programs at State-level children festival ‘Suravi’ to be organized by Odisha Primary Education Programme Authority(OPEPA) and World Food Program(WFP)
• Awareness Programs at Baliyatra –The Largest trade fair of Asia
• Awareness of Vikaspedia through Leaflet and Brochures distribution at Kalinga Book Fair