§ TITAL OF THE PROJECT'

"Directory and Accreditation of Voluntary Organizations in Maharashtra"

§ DURATION

April 2004 to October 2006

§ FUNDING AGENCY

Planning Department, Government of Maharashtra

§ COST OF THE PROJECT

Rs. 11,69,550/-

§ PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Dr K. S. Nair, DDG (R)

Shri Sumedh Gurjar Additional Director

§ b) CONSULTANT

B. N. Makhija, IAS retired

§ c) PROJECT STAFF

Mrs Manisha Ladkat, Research Associate

Mrs Ruta Vaidya, Database Operator

§ AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

1. To prepare a database of VOs working with the Government of Maharashtra for various developmental activities;

2. To demonstrate a system of accreditation of VOs, which could be used effectively by the government agencies;

3. To up-grade the present procedures of engagement / monitoring of VOs on the basis of the new system of accreditation.

§ PRESENT STATUS (As on 31st March 2006)

Directory of VOs working with Government of Maharashtra

Volume I, II, III: complete

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