MCA-Nepal has completed the Ratmate Livelihood Restoration Program (LRP) implementation, initiated on 18 March 2022 with the support of its Consultant SAPPROS Nepal, on 30 May 2024. The LRP was launched to restore or improve the livelihoods of around 270 Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) whose land was acquired in the Ratmate area of Nuwakot district.
The two-year program executed a variety of interventions including agricultural advancement activities, skills-based training, financial literacy, GSI and life skills orientations, adult literacy training, business plan development and the establishment of a multipurpose cooperative.
The LRP trained 106 PAPs under agriculture advancement activities such as commercial vegetable farming, goat farming, poultry farming, and rice farming. The PAPs were provided with required input and technical support after the trainings which resulted in increased productivity by 303 %. Similarly, 163 PAPs participated in 18 different trades under the skills-based training component of the LRP.
Financial literacy, adult literacy, GSI and life-skills orientations were also provided to PAPs. These trainings have enabled PAPs to manage their finances and encouraged savings and entrepreneurship. The first Cooperative in Belkotgadhi Municipality was also registered on 10 May 2023 as a hallmark of the program for access to savings and credit.
Overall, the LRP enhanced agricultural productivity leading to increased income levels, and skills development for improved employability. As an outcome, 34 PAPs have secured jobs and 39 have initiated their own businesses.
MCA-Nepal organized an event on 23 July 2024 to appreciate its Consultant SAPPROS Nepal on the successful implementation of the Ratmate LRP.
