To promote sustainable and participatory management of community natural resources to achieve ecosystem health and climate change resilience while enhancing the livelihood opportunities of the rural communities of the Thar Desert ecosystem of Rajasthan.
Project Details
GEF Project ID
3024
Country
India
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Status
Cancelled
Region
Asia
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Rajasthan; Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India; and Jal Bhagirathi Foundation (JBF)
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund
Project Documents
Financials
USDCo-financing Total
14,070,000
GEF Project Grant
909,091
GEF Agency Fees
90,909
Timeline
Received by GEF
04 Dec 2005
Concept Approved
16 Dec 2008
Project Approved for Implementation
02 Nov 2009
Project Closed
30 Jul 2013
Project Cancelled
01 Jul 2013