11 revenue villages were selected for the Entry Point Programme. Grama Sabhas were conducted in those villages in order to know the needs of the villages. As a result we came to know the following needs of the villages: drinking water facility, street lights, drainages, roads, school buildings, community halls, temple buildings, water pools for cattle.

Nisarga took up the priority needs: Nine Community Halls , One Class Room and Drinking Water Pipe Line. Nine villages contributed 10,000 rupees each and the rest 9,90,000 rupees were sanctioned by the project.

75% to 80% people participated in Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). In a month the Sujala Watershed Action Plan (SWAP) was completed. Within 6 months 21 Sujala SHGs, 60 Area Groups and 10 Executive Committees were formed.

Nisarga took up the project with a baseline survey of 23 villages for which 17 staff were recruited. Mobilisation of People was done through door to door visit, street meetings, meetings with village heads, leaders, and Grama Panchayath members, Jatha programmes, announcement through mega phone, distribution of pamphlets, wall writings, and magic shows.  The Environmental and Social Assessment was given to the people. The concept of Sujala was explained through Grama Sabha. The villagers were instructed not to graze animals in common land, not to cultivate excess water consuming crops, and not to cut trees.

1. 1. Water Level and Soil Conservation: The level of water in bore wells was only 250 to 300 feet earlier, but after the implementation of the project its come up to 100-250 feet. With the implementation of the project excess erosion of soil and loss of fertility was controlled to 60-65%. Soil and Water Conservation was achieved through Earthen Bunds, Strengthening of Bunds, Pebble Bund, Waste Weirs, Vegetative Checks, Leveling Bunds, Water Ways, Form Ponds, Open well recharge, Recharge pits, Sowing of Hemata for Bundings. Drainage Line Treatment was achieved through Boulder Bunds, Nala Bund Repairs, Mini percolation tanks, Rubble Checks, Check Dams, SRS, LBC, RFD, Nala Diversion channels. Dug out Ponds and roof water harvesting were also introduced.

1. 2. Horticulture: Earlier 60% of the farmers grew only coconut plants. However, with Sujala they began to grow mango, pomegranate, and sapota. 405.43 hectares land is used for horticulture.

1. 3. Forestry: Earlier except on the roads, there was no forestry. Now 191.02 hectares of land is used for forestry. Agro Forestry and School Forestry accomplished it.

1. 4. Live Stock: The milk production was very low and the hybrid animals were rare. Later with the trainings on animal husbandry, demonstrations, and exposure to Dairy farm in Hesaraghatta, Bangalore, the farmers took up dairy farming and the milk production increased in this cluster.

1. 5. Income Generating Activity: Only 5-12% people were involved in Income Generating Activities. Later the number increased to 25-30%. 815 members started income generating activities out of which 49 members have taken skill training. Total loan taken from Banks -  SHGs – 2929472/-  and AG’s – 1136450/-

1. 6. Gender Sensitisation: Patriarchal system was very dominant in Hosadurga. Now women have attained equal rights in daily wages. They are involved in decision making in families, Grama Sabhas and other meetings.

1. 7. Leadership:  There was only 2% of leadership found among people. Now the rate has gone up to 20%. Women take leadership in meetings and school committees.

1. 8. Wealth Ranking: Rich people had dominated the villages earlier. Now due to just wages 10% of middle class has reached higher standard of living.

1. 9. Migration: 25-40 families in each village went on migration. Now the rate has come down to 98%.

1. 10. Social Changes and Changes in Attitudes: Cleanliness was not found, superstitious beliefs were high and Dalits were not respected. Now the sense of self dignity and self respect has increased. 45% have changed their attitude towards Dalits. Superstitious beliefs have come down in Golla community.