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Training is another
important activity of CART which has been integrated
into its Action Programmes and also into its
organisational setup for staff development. The various
training programmes conducted could be classified under
three major categories viz. training for -
(a) Project
Beneficiaries or Target Populations
(b) Project
Functionaries
(c) Grassroots
Organisations & Change Agents
Major Training
programmes undertaken are:
1. Geriatric Care Certificate
Course
Target Population : 30
Students each batch.
Duration : 6 months.
This course started
first time in Orissa and main objective of the course is
to develop a cadre of dedicated Geriatric Care for the
welfare of the older persons. The Training Contents
cover the syllabus designed by NISD, Govt. of India. The
six months course is divided into four papers like:
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Social Gerontology.
Basic Geriatrics.
Applied Geriatrics.
Geriatric Nursing. |
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The training
methods followed are class room teaching, practical,
field work and placement. Each batch 30 students are
admitted through a Common Admission Test.
2.
Vocational Training
Target Population
: Rural & Tribal Families.
Duration : On
Going Activity.
Main topics covered :
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Skill training on tailoring, garment making &
embroidery, appliqué making, bamboo making, food
processing & preservation, driving, vehicle repairs,
welding & fabrication, etc.
Forward and backward marketing linkages.
Follow-up and Refresher Training. |
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3.
Training on Agriculture and allied activities
Target Population
: Small & Marginal Farmers
Duration :
On Going Activity.
Main topics are :
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Farmers training
Integrated Land Based Programme
Waste land & Dry land farming
Watershed Management
Diversification of Agriculture
Soil and Pest Management
Processing & Marketing of agricultural produce
Packaging of agriculture & minor forest products
Food Processing & Preservation
Pisciculture, Bee-keeping & honey production,
mushroom cultivation, etc. |
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4.
Common Property Resources Management:
Target Population : All
stakeholders.
Duration : On
going activity.
Main contents are :
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Identification of common resources.
Productive use of common property.
Operation & Maintenance of common assts.
Sharing of products and creation of accessibility to
all sections. |
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5.
Staff Development Training
Target Population
: NGOs.
Duration : On
Going.
Main topics covered :
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Training on project goals and objectives,
responsibilities and targets
Development of Leadership & Communication Skills
Participatory Methods in Development.
Research Methodology & Preparation of Databases
Micro Level Planning through participatory methods
(POPP & PRA)
Management of Information Systems
Computer Applications in Research, Planning,
Scheduling and Monitoring of Project Tasks |
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