1.3 Overview of the guide

The document has ten chapters. These chapters follow a sequential order of activities to be done while implementing SVEP in the selected area of implementation. In the case of SVEP, a block is that area.

Each chapter includes the following.

  • An introduction
  • A brief explanation of the activity as outlined in the NRLM’s guidelines on SVEP
  • A deeper understanding of the sub-activities involved
  • A conclusion highlighting the possibility of use in the non-SVEP blocks
  • Forms and guidelines as Annexures

Read the table below. It mentions the different phases of SVEP as stated in the draft guidelines. Each topic in the document, except the introduction, corresponds to one or more phases of the SVEP.


Chapter


SVEP Phase


Topic


Key highlights


Chapter 1


An Introduction


An Introduction


Need and purpose of the document


Chapter 2


Preparatory phase


Detailed Project Report


Detailed Project Report, its preparation and roll out on the field


Chapter 3


Preparatory phase


Finalisation of the SVEP guidelines


Key elements of the SVEP programme


Chapter 4



Preparatory phase


Putting in place the key elements


Understanding of systems and processes to be put in place


Chapter 5



Preparatory and Enterprise selection and start-up phases


Capacity Building


Process for building capacities of different stakeholders


Chapter 6


Enterprise selection and start-up phase


Micro-enterprise development process


Three critical sub-activities- mobilization, setting up, and handholding


Chapter 7


Enterprises sustenance phase


Finance Management


Managing the project fund


Chapter 8


Enterprises sustenance phase


Project monitoring


Different mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the project


Chapter 9


Enterprises sustenance phase


Exit Strategy


Process for handing over the project to the community


Chapter 10


Enterprises sustenance phase


Knowledge Management


Documenting case studies and testimonials from the field