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Agricultural Finance Corporation Limited (AFCL) is a multi-disciplinary consultancy and technical support organization specializing in

agriculture and rural development segments of the economy. The company has been providing broad-based consultancy services since

1968. Of late, the company has diversified into large scale grassroots level project implementation under watershed development, livelihood

promotions, organic farming, agriculture extension services, environmental impact assessments, retail microfinance operations, training and

capacity building, education, skill development and financial literacy.

AFCL is now serving the entire value chain of agriculture and rural development from policy advocacy to project implementation, training and

capacity building to skill development in rural and semi-urban areas. The company envisages to be an institution delivering last mile

connectivity to various development initiatives of the Government on Pan India basis and sharing the experience with other

countries.Associationswith the partners based on the principle of win-win situation are the core of the business strategy of the company.

Promoted and owned by Banks and Development Finance Institutions, AFCL is a Board Driven Deemed Government Company u/s 619-B of

the Companies Act, 1956. Headquartered at Mumbai, the company is operating from 12 locations in India.

In its four decades of its existence, AFCL has been involved in more than 5000 consultingassignmentsin India and also in other countries.

AFCLs services has been utilised by various Ministries and Institutions of the Central and State Governments and Multi-lateral funding

institutions like World Bank, Asian Development Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development, UNDP/UNOPS, DFID, Islamic Bank.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of AFC comprises Chairmen and Managing Directors of eight Public Sector commercial Banks; Chairman of

Development Finance Institutions i.e. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, (NABARD) and Export & Import Bank of India(EXIM Bank) nominees of Government of India from the Ministries of Agriculture, Finance and Planning Commission; and three Experts in

the fields of Agriculture, Finance and rural development. The Company has a whole time Managing Director. One of the three experts is

currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company.

Shri Y.C.Nanda

Chairman of Board

Shri M D Mallya

Chairman & Managing Director Bank ofBaroda

Shri T. C. Venkat Subramanian

Former Chairman & Managing Director, EXIMBank

Dr Prakash Bakshi

ChairmanNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural

Development (NABARD)

Shri T.C.A. Ranganathan

Chairman & ManagingDirector, Exim Bank
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Dr S.K. Goel

Principal Secretary (Agri.), Government ofMaharashtra

Dr V.V.Sadamate

Adviser(Agriculture), Planning Commission, Govt. ofIndia

Smt. Sukriti Likhi

IAS Director, Department of FinancialServices, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India

Shri R. K. Tiwari

Joint Secretary(Credit) Department of Agriculture & Coop.,Ministry of Agriculture Govt. of India

Dr C. D. Mayee

Former Vice Chancellor of MarathwadaAgriculture University, Parbhani

Shri A.K.Garg

Managing Director

.Head Office & Regional Offices

Organization Network

Mumbai

Regional Offices

Branch Offices

Project Offices

Business Development & Liaisoning Offices

Head Office

Northern Regional New Delhi

Southern Regional Bangalore

Eastern Regional Kolkata

Western Regional Mumbai

Lucknow

Patna

Pune

Bhawani Patna
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Ranchi

Hubli

Godda

Agartala

Organization Network

Mumbai

Regional Offices

Branch Offices

Project Offices

Business Development & Liaisoning Offices

Head Office

Northern Regional New Delhi

Southern Regional Bangalore

Eastern Regional Kolkata

Western Regional Mumbai

Lucknow

Patna

Pune

Bhawani Patna

Ranchi

Hubli

Godda

Agartala
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Branch Offices

MAHARASHTRA : Pune Branch

Contact Persons : Shri P B Joshi

Officer Incharge


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Address : Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd.

Flat No.11, Vipul Building, Alkapuri Society Near Vanaz Factory, Paud Road Kothrud ,

Pune 411 038

Phone: +91-20-25383258

E-mail : [email protected]

UTTAR PRADESH : Lucknow Branch

Contact Persons : Shri Awanesh Kalik,

Project Manager & Incharge


21, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Lucknow 226 001

Phone: +91-522-2237474

Fax : +91-522-2237469


MADHYA PRADESH : Bhopal Branch

Contact Persons : Shri D. S. Vaidya

Manager & Incharge


C-118, Vasundhara Apartment First Floor, Surendra Place Vasungabad Road

Bhopal-462 026

Phone: +91-9479594539

Fax : 7869306166

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Field Offices

HUBLI (Karnataka)

Contact Persons : Shri C ManoharaProject Officer


Apex NGO, NKUSIP

Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corpn.

IT Park, 'F' Block, I Floor, Hubli, Karnataka - 580 029

Phone: +91-0836-2259039, Mobile : 07795868276


BHAWANIPATNA (Odisha)

Contact Persons : Shri K C Mishra

Programme Coordinator


Mandarabagichapada, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi,Odisha-766001

Phone: +91-6670-233091, Mobile : 09438259616


Jharkhand : Godda

Contact Persons : Shri S. B. Katiyar

Project Officer


House No/181, Shankar Cenema Durga Mandir Road, Shivpur Godda 814 133

Phone: 91-9811557958
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Dehradun (Uttaranchal)

Contact Persons : Shri A R Chaubal

Officer Incharge


House No. 30, Lane No. 10,

Ashirvad Enclave, Chakrata Road,

Dehradun - 248 006.

Phone : +91-9410140422


RC-NAEB

Regional Centre NAEB

Contact Persons : Dr N P Baduni

Team Leader


B-1/9, Community Centre, Janakpuri, New Delhi - 110 058

Phone : +91-11-45791190

Fax : +91-11-45791189

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Regional Centre NAEB
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Contact Persons : Dr M C Pandey

Team Leader


Dhanraj Mahal, First Floor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg Mumbai -400 001

Phone: +91-22-22028924

Fax : +91-22-22028966

E-mail : [email protected],[email protected]

Activities of Regional Centres, NAEB

New Assignments in

Panchayati Raj

Training of Panchayati Raj Functionaries in J harkhand and Uttar Pradesh

AFCL has been awarded the task of imparting training to various stake holders under Panchayati raj

in the states of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The training would be organized round year during the current financial year. The Ministry of

Panchayati Raj, Government of India/ Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Uttar Pradesh has designated AFC, as a Technical

Support Institution (TSI), for undertaking facilitation of the communities in the process of preparation of Perspective District Plans in 25

districts of Uttar Pradesh under Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF). In the process, besides other activities, AFC is involved in orientation

of different stakeholders and elected members of DPC, ZP, GP and BDC members under PRI system and development.

AFCL also completed the task of Training Need Analysis exercise and development of 10 Training Manual for the Panchyati Raj

Functionaries in the state of Jharkhand under the GOI-UNDP-CDLG programme.

Organic Farming
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Implementation of Adoption and certification of Organic Agriculture management system with Online Traceability

system of facilitation of Export and Domestic Retail Chain in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Haryana

AFCL has been awarded task to undertake organic farming project titled Implementation of Adoption

and certification of Organic Agriculture management system with Online Traceability system of facilitation of Export and Domestic Retail

Chain in Gujarat, Chattisgarh and Haryana under National Horticultural Mission (NHM). Implementation, Training and Certifica tion of Organic

Farming with Traceability Records (e-Organic Agriculture ) for the facilitation of export of Horticultural Crops from the state of Gujarat (10000

ha), Haryana (Desi wheat: 1500ha) and Chattisgarh (Horticultural crops 1500 ha).

Agriculture Extension

Production and Productivity of wheat through line sowing

The Agriculture Department of UP Government has assigned AFCL a study under Enhancing Production and Productivity of wheat by proper

placement of see and fertilizer through Line Sowing in Eastern UP under RKVY scheme.

Management of water logged area

As a sequel to the National Food Security Mission Scheme, Directorate of Agriculture, Govt of UP entrusted AFCL two studies on

Management of Waterlogged Area due to Canal seepage in Sitapur district and Raebareli District.

Intercropping of pulses with Sugar cane

AFCL has also undertaken a project for Increasing Area and Production of pulses through intercropping of pulses with spring sown

Sugarcane in major sugar cane growing areas of Uttar Pradesh under RKVY scheme.

Training and Capacity Building

Financial Literacy Programme in Murshidabad District in West Bengal NABARD has

awarded AFCL a Financial Literacy Programme in Murshidabad district in West Bengal focused on rural adults especially women. The entire

package has been designed to leverage on the existing infrastructure created and/or supported by Government of India and respective State

Governments. This awareness programme is being implemented through Self Help Groups and Farmer Clubs.

The Financial Literacy Programme has been structured to support the participants progress towards meeting their savings and asset goals.

The training will also provide programme participants with opportunities to develop skills and acquire knowledge necessary to effectively

manage their own financial situation.


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Keeping the project requirements in mind, AFCL proposed to adopt a blended approach to learning and imparting financial literacy. The

program design will be in local language i.e. Bengali. Reserve Bank of India has launched a series of Financial Literacy drives. Some

material published by Reserve Bank of India in various national languages, use of role-plays etc. will be made use to make the programme

more interactive and useful for participants.

DPRs/ Project Appraisal

1. Preparation of District Perspective plans and Annual P lans under BRGF in 6 district of Uttar Pradesh

The Government of India has introduced Backward Region Grant Fund to readdress regional imbalances in development. The fund will

provide financial resources for supplementing and converging existing development inflows into identified districts so as to

Bridge critical gaps in local infrastructure and other development requirements that are not being adequately met through existing

inflows.

Strengthen, to this end Panchayats and Municipality level governance with more appropriate capacity building to facilitate

participatory Planning, decision making, implementation and monitoring to reflect local felt need.

Provide professional support to local bodies for planning implementation and monitoring their plans.

Improve the performance and delivery of critical functions assigned to Panchayats and counter possible efficiency and equity losses

on account of inadequate local capacity.

With a view to assisting the district administration in the preparation of district plans and facilitate the participatory process, the Planning

Commission and Ministry of Panchayati Raj have prepared a panel of Technical Support Institution (TSIs) i.e. National level Institutions and

NGOs, for joining hands with the State planning authorities and the District Planning Committee /Zila Parishad . AFCL has been entrusted

with the task of preparation of district perspective plan in 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh namely Lalitpur, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Jalon, Banda and

Chitrakoot.

Foreign Assignments

Mid Term Review of Rural Diversification Programme

AFCL provides international consultancy services involving either mounting of its own mission for identification, appraisal and fo rmulatuion of

projects or deputing experts to join multi-disciplinary teams set up by international agencies.

Angola

Year Project Description Assigned by

2009 Agricultural Farm Development Project in Angola- A Pre-Feasibility Study- Involving

development of 10000 hectares of fallow agricultural land using modern practices and

farm mechanisation for growing crops like cotton, maize, paddy, beans and vegetables.

A Delhi based Agribusiness comp

Bahrain


2008 Preparation of a Feasibility Report for establishing Microfinance Bank(Family Bank) in Ministry of Social Development, Go
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Bahrain. Bahrain

1982 Preparation of a Feasibility Report for establishing Microfinance Bank(Family Bank) in

Bahrain.

Ministry of Social Development, Go

Bahrain

Bangladesh


1982 Preparation of a Small-scale Food Protection, Drainage and Irrigation Project. IFAD

1982 ADB-IFAD Joint Supervision Mission. ADB-IFAD Joint Financing

1983 Fertilizer Price Decontrol Study. Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co- opera

1983 Mission to Bangladesh Bank. Bangladesh Bank

1983 Small-scale Flood Control and Drainage Completion Project. IFAD

Bhutan


1992 Mid-Term Review Mission. IFAD

Cambodia


1993 Mid-Term Review Mission. IFAD

1994 Rural Infrastructure Improvement Project Preparation Mission. World Bank

Common Wealth of Dominica



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1985 Integrated Rural Development Project. FAO/IC

Egypt


1984 NILE Valley FABA BEAN Project Review Mission. ICARDA/IFAD

Indonesia


1979 Minor Irrigation Project. FAO

1982 Project Identification Mission. IFAD

1983 IFAD Appraisal & Identificat ion Mission Small Farmers' Credit Project. IFAD

1983 Appraisal of the Second Irrigation Project (IFAD-ADB) Joint Appraisal Mission. IFAD-ADB

1983 Eastern Islands Smallholders Programme. IFAD

Iran


1979 Minor Irrigation Project. FAO

1982 Project Identification Mission. IFAD

Kenya


2007 Preparation of Pre-feasibi lity Report for Establishment of Maize Processing Plant in Kenya. Ms/ Equip Agencies L

Kenya


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1994 Technical Assistance Under Agricultural

Sector Management Project-Oilseeds sub-sector Development.

World Bank

Korea

Business Associates

Empanelment Of Consultants

Welcome to the World of Opportunities Invitation for Business Association by AFCL

Agricultural Finance Corporation Limited (AFCL) which is owned by public sector banks, NABARD and Exim Bank, is a forty year old

consultancy organisation mainly involved in providing consultancy services in the field of agriculture, allied and also social sectors. AFCL has

good rapport with the various Ministries/Departments in the Government of India, and State Governments, and now is a well known name in

the field of consultancy.

Business Associates - Rationale

Networking, Joint ventures, Hand holding, etc. are successfully being adopted for developing synergy and reducing transaction cost. AFCL is

joining hands with suitable organisations which has proved to be a win-win model. While our partners would have the benefit of vast

experience and expertise of AFCL and its status of deemed public company and its linkages with various government departments,

ministries, etc., the AFCL would be benefited by the wide spread presence, expertise and domain knowledge of the associates.

Nature of Business Associates

AFCL is looking for association with domain specific consultancy organisations including NGOs, Technical Management and Agriculture

Institutions, etc. to work as its partners.We are looking for:

Firm/Company, Consultancy Orgainisation, NGO or a registered Society.

The Associates having atleast three years of working experience in the identified areas.

Organisations involved in providing consultancy services including IT & IT enabled services, capacity building, training and grassroot level project implementation in agriculture and related areas.

Business potential.

Organisations having networking with government and other funding agencies.

Business Potential

It is estimated that business potential in India in these areas of consultancy excluding implementation is nearly Rs.1200 crore per annum.

Modalities of Working

We are willing to work in related areas where the proposed associate has the core competence but lacks the platform and infrastructure.

Depending upon the opportunities available, proposals would be submitted to the clients either individually by AFCL or jointly with the

business associates. On confirmation of the business, the task could be executed either jointly by AFCL and Associates or exclusively by

Associates under the guidance of AFCL.

Revenue SharingRevenue sharing may vary from case to case and would be mutually discussed and agreed upon prior to commencing any such assignment.

We are currently offering three revenue sharing models.

Application for Business Associates
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Unclaimed PF Balances of Members

Attention Members/Nominees

PF balance of the following members are lying unclaimed with AFC Ltd. Provident Fund. The members/Nominees are requested to approach

us with adequate identification proof so that we can settle their account. The addresses of the members/nominees are not on our record. The

Names and amount of the members are given as under :

1 Name PF Membership No. Amount as on 31.3.2011(Rs.)

2 Mr. D. Singh 951 1451

3 Mr. M. H. Khatri 952 45514

4 Miss. S. M. Mulla 953 364653

5 Mr. R. R. Rairikar 954 65915

6 Mr. P. K. Jha 628 42171

7 Mr. M. S. Ashraf 580 109797

8 Miss S. Patanaik 620 43231

9 Mr. Vivek Singh 617 25026

Total 6,97,758

Areas of Expertise

Agricultural Extension - PPP model

Agricultural extension is the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices

through farmer education. The field of extension encompasses a wider range of communication and learning activities organised for rural

people by professionals from different disciplines, including agriculture, agricultural marketing, health, and business opportunities.


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The arrangements for agricultural extension in India have grown, over the last five decades, in terms of activities, organisational types and

available manpower. Public sector extension, represented mainly by the State Department of Agriculture (DoA), continues to be the most

important source of information for the majority of farmers. Activities of other extension agencies, be it Non-Governmental Organisations

(NGOs), input agencies, mass media, research institutions or farmers associations, though increasing, are still restricted to certain regions,

crops and enterprises. The performance of public sector extension is under scrutiny for quite some time and questions are being raised on its

capability to deliver goods in the rapidly changing environment. Hence the need to have a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.

AFC has been playing a key role in agricultural extension which has adopted the PPP model.

The list of various agricultural assignments are given below:

1. Customized Farmers Training of farmers under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in Uttar Pradesh

2. Orientation & Training Program for Watershed Level participants in UP

3. Implementation of Adoption and certification of Organic Agriculture management system with Online Traceability system of

facilitation of Export and Domestic Retail Chain in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Haryana

4. Capacity Building for Promotion of Income Generating Activities under SUJALA project in Karnataka

Areas of Expertise

Natural Resource Management Watershed & Irrigation

Natural Resource Management encompasses the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil,

plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both present and future generations. It is the

sustainable management of natural resources for achieving food, nutritional, environmental and livelihood security in the country. It aims to

augment social, physical, human, natural and financial capital.

In NRM sector, AFC has been offering services in watershed based agriculture, rainfed farming, soil and water conservation, irrigation

engineering, water resources development and management, wasteland development, land use planning, forestry, environment

management and impact assessment, bio-diversity conservation and various other key areas. AFC is fully aware of the resources potential

and the problems and prospects of their utilization from the grassroots level. Its experience in Environment Impact Assessment studies and

preparation of Environment Management Plans as also expertise in remote sensing and GIS applications has been an additional advantage

to AFC. AFCs services in this sector include grassroots level project implementation, training and capacity building (in are as like

empowering stakeholders, resolving conflict interests of stakeholders, fostering adaptive management capacity etc), documentation, policy

level advocacy at national level etc.

The list of various NRM assignments are given below:

Irrigation Development

Command Area Development

Watershed Development

Wasteland Development

Areas of Expertise

Project Management Services
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The successful implementation of various government programmes and initiatives requires the adoption of amission mode. Government institutions and departments in general need third party support for successful implementation of programmes in

terms of overall coordination, supervision, technical backstopping and reporting inputs. Recognising the felt need of the government

agencies to put programme implementation on a fast track, AFCL is in a position to offer various types end-to-end Project Management

Services encompassing the entire cycle of the programme for their smooth implementation. The Project Management Services include

providing guidelines for preparation of action plans, coordinate with resource institutions, capacity building and perform all management

functions on behalf of the clients.

The list of various PMS assignments are given below:

1. Management Support Group for National Vegetable Initiative for Urban Clusters

The Dept. of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC) has issued guidelines for a program under

Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) for implementation of The Vegetable Initiative for Urban Clusters during 2011-12 with an outlay of Rs.

300 crore. The program aims at enhancing production, productivity and profitability of vegetables in the country through off-season

production under protected cultivation for generating income round the year and offering at competitive price to the consumers. The task of

management, including end-to-end solutions to plan, monitor, support and report on the programme, has been entrusted to Small Farmers

Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC), a specialized agency promoted by the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture,

Government of India. The agency will address all concerns related to both the demand and supply side of the vegetable sector in one city of

each states, which is either the state capital or any other city with a population of over one million and enhance vegetable production and

productivity, nutritional security and income support to vegetable farmers.SFAC has engaged AFCL to deliver a range of technical and management services through the creation of a Management Support Group

(MSG), comprising experienced professionals with expertise in project management, horticulture, monitoring and evaluation and statistics to

support the NHM Division in DAC in the roll out and monitoring of the program. AFCL will provide the technical manpower in coordination,

supervision, technical backstopping and reporting inputs.

2. Asian Development Bank assisted North Karnataka urban Sector Improvement Programme for Government of

Karnataka

AFCL has been appointed as Apex Nodal NGO for implementation of poverty alleviation of Asian Development Bank assisted North

Karnataka Urban Sector Improvement Programme for Government of Karnataka.

The project aims enhancing the delivery efficiencies of the ULBs in

Services


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Broad Based Consultancy Grassroot Project Implementation Capacity Building

Assignments in India

Our consulting services cover the entire gamut of agriculture and rural development including the various sectors and sub-

sectors. The services can be classified into the following:

Project Identification, Formulation, Appraisal

Preparation of Detailed Project Reports

Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies

Surveys Base-line, benchmark, socio-economic, customer satisfaction etc.

Monitoring and Evaluation Studies Mid-term, end-line, longitudinal

Impact Assessment Studies

Project Implementation


Since inception in 1968, AFC has successfully handled over 5000 assignments of diverse nature for a variety of clients in India and

other countries including multilateral funding institutions. These could be broadly grouped under the following categories:

Agriculture Extension under PPP model

Natural Resource Management : Watershed and Irrigation

Medicinal Plant and Traditional Knowledge

Project Management Services

Livelihood Support Services

Agri-business Support Services

Quality Control of Civil Works

Policy Advocacy

Financial Literacy plus Financial Inclusion

Environment Impact Assessment

Panchayati Raj

Monitoring and Evaluation

Areas of Expertise

Quality Control of Civil Works

In recognition of the growth of infrastructure in poverty alleviation, Government of India has taken up massive programme for construction of

rural infrastructures under Flagship Programmes. The thrust of XI Five Year Plan has been on social inclusion coupled with provision of

improved livelihood opportunities. It is necessary that these works are subject to quality audits by an independent agency to certify that the

civil works adhere to quality parameters, cost norms and time schedule. AFCL having been associated with MGNREGP (previously

NREGS/NFFWP), Comprehensive District Agricultural Plans (CDAP) under RKVY, Sarva Shikshana Abhiyan (SSA), Integrated Child

Development Scheme (ICDS), Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC/NGP), Backward Region Grants Fund (BRGF) programmes etc is in a

position to offer services for third party supervision monitoring and quality control of civil works of rural infrastructures.

The list of various assignments under Quality Control are given below:

Quality control of Civil works of SSA

Agricultural Finance Corporation has been associated with task of quality control of civil works undertaken in Bihar and Karnataka under

Sarva Shikha Abhiyan (SSA), Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India. The SSA, Karnataka, has entrusted the task of Third

Party Technical Audit and Quality Assurance of SSA Civil Works of the year 2008-09 in Belgaum Division, Karnataka, consisting of the

districts of Belgaum, Dharwad, Bijapur, Bagalkot, Haveri, Uttara Kannada, Gadag. Under the Total Literacy Programme launched by

Government of India, the main tasks carried out by AFCL include: (i) monitoring the progress of work and assessing the quality of

material and work carried out by the SDMCs, which includes physical verification of the works and evaluation of technical specifications
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adhered to in the works; and (ii) ensuring quality standards and reporting deviations if any to the concerned authorities and to assist the

SDMCs to follow the technical guidance.

AFC has also evolved a set of guidelines, training modules and other related tools for assessing the quality of materials as well as work

carried out by the contracting firm/s, School Development Management Committee (SDMC) and as well for monitoring. The Technical Audit

and Quality Assurance of Civil works to be carried out in Bihar and Karnataka.

Areas of Expertise

Policy Advocacy

Policy advocacy refers to strategies and initiatives that lead to the establishment of new policies, improve existing policies or induce

circumspection in respect of those policies that attempts to diminish resources and opportunities especially for vulnerable groups of people.

Policy advocacy usually seeks to engage various sectors of the government that includes public servants, bureaucrats, political appointees,

elected officials and legislators.

AFCL by virtue of its experience in various sectors is in a position to play the policy advocacy role that would enable the Government to firm

up or fine-tune its policies.Policy Advocacy generally consists of the following stages: a) Analysis, b) Strategy, c) Operationalisation, d) Mobilisation, e) Action, f)

Evaluation and g) Continuity. However, AFCs role would be confined to Probl em Analysis, Strategy - focussing on specific goals and to

position the advocacy effort with clear paths to achieve those goals and Evaluation - measure regularly and objectively what has been

accomplished and what more remains to be done. The other stages would be in the realm of policy making bodies.

AFCL has been supporting various workshops, round table conferences in this direction. They include:

Workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Workshop on Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

Round Table conferences on Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs)

Broad Based Consultancy

DPRs for Multi-Lateral Agencies

Agriculture

Horticulture & Plantation

Rehabilitation and Resettlement

raining and Capacity Building

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Livelihood Promotion by Cluster Development Approach

Capacity Building Institutional Human
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AFCL Financial Advisory Services

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In the competitive gloabalized business environment of the present times, financial services assumes utmost importance for progress, be

that in the Government, Corporate, Industrial or Social sector. Thus wide ranging financial issues, which needs to be considered and

resolved as to achieve success. In any commercial project, Issues are often complex and diverse in nature requiring skilled and experienced

professional handling.

AFC Financial advisory services team with its long experience of handling the subject, backed up with required professional skills is

suitably positioned to handle such issues and enhance

For government and semi government Sector :

We understand the needs of a sound governing system; our strong panel of senior economists, Ex-Bankers, Finance professionals is quite

experienced in working with Governments Departments Nationally and Internationally. We Offer following services in this sector :

Government/Semi government/ PPP/ International organizations related financial advisory services:

Financial segment research and Data Collection Disinvestments/ RestructuringBest Practices study / Policy

studies

Project Formulation/ implementation support Project financial Monitoring/Evaluations/ Audit / Compliance. Fund raising and Financial man

Capacity Building

Corporate/ new ventures/ SME related financial advisory services:

Due Diligence, Project Appraisal and Information memorandum

Fund Raising from Banks, Financial

institutions, Government organizations

on national and international

level.Disinvestments/ Restructuring

Strategic planning and consulting

Business process re engineering, Transformation- Setting up of NBFC Executive training And development Resource Planning Overhead cos

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Our Clients

National

Commercial Banks & Cooperative Banks

Ministries/Departments (Government of India)The State Governments

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

Private Entrepreneurs and Corporate Bodies

Public Sector Corporations

Non-Government Organisations/Voluntary Agencies

Airports Authority of India/Ports Authority of IndiGeneral Insurance Corporations of India


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New Assignments in

Panchayati Raj

Training of Panchayati Raj Functionaries in J harkhand and Uttar Pradesh

AFCL has been awarded the task of imparting training to various stake holders under

Panchayati raj in the states of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The training would be organized round year during the current financial

year. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India/ Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Uttar Pradesh has designated

AFC, as a Technical Support Institution (TSI), for undertaking facilitation of the communities in the process of preparation of Perspective

District Plans in 25 districts of Uttar Pradesh under Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF). In the process, besides other activities, AFC

is involved in orientation of different stakeholders and elected members of DPC, ZP, GP and BDC members under PRI system anddevelopment.

AFCL also completed the task of Training Need Analysis exercise and development of 10 Training Manual for the Panchyati Raj

Functionaries in the state of Jharkhand under the GOI-UNDP-CDLG programme.

Organic Farming

Implementation of Adoption and certification of Organic Agriculture management system with Online

Traceability system of facilitation of Export and Domestic Retail Chain in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Haryana

AFCL has been awarded task to undertake organic farming project titled Implementation of

Adoption and certification of Organic Agriculture management system with Online Traceability system of facilitation of Export and

Domestic Retail Chain in Gujarat, Chattisgarh and Haryana under National Horticultural Mission (NHM). Implementation, Training and

Certification of Organic Farming with Traceability Records (e-Organic Agriculture ) for the facilitation of export of Horticultural Crops from

the state of Gujarat (10000 ha), Haryana (Desi wheat: 1500ha) and Chattisgarh (Horticultural crops 1500 ha).

Agriculture Extension

Production and Productivity of wheat through line sowing

The Agriculture Department of UP Government has assigned AFCL a study under Enhancing Production and Productivity of wheat by

proper placement of see and fertilizer through Line Sowing in Eastern UP under RKVY scheme.

Management of water logged area

As a sequel to the National Food Security Mission Scheme, Directorate of Agriculture, Govt of UP entrusted AFCL two studies on


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Management of Waterlogged Area due to Canal seepage in Sitapur district and Raebareli District.

Intercropping of pulses with Sugar cane

AFCL has also undertaken a project for Increasing Area and Production of pulses through intercropping of pulses with spring sown

Sugarcane in major sugar cane growing areas of Uttar Pradesh under RKVY scheme.


Financial Literacy Programme in Murshidabad District in West Bengal NABARD has

awarded AFCL a Financial Literacy Programme in Murshidabad district in West Bengal focused on rural adults especially women. The

entire package has been designed to leverage on the existing infrastructure created and/or supported by Government of India and

respective State Governments. This awareness programme is being implemented through Self Help Groups and Farmer Clubs.

The Financial Literacy Programme has been structured to support the participants progress towards meeting their savings and asset

goals. The training will also provide programme participants with opportunities to develop skills and acquire knowledge necessary to

effectively manage their own financial s ituation.

Keeping the project requirements in mind, AFCL proposed to adopt a blended approach to learning and imparting financial literacy. The

program design will be in local language i.e. Bengali. Reserve Bank of India has launched a series of Financial Literacy drives. Some

material published by Reserve Bank of India in various national languages, use of role-plays etc. will be made use to make the

programme more interactive and useful for participants.

DPRs/ Project Appraisal

1. Preparation of District Perspective plans and Annual Plans under BRGF in 6 district of Uttar Pradesh

The Government of India has introduced Backward Region Grant Fund to readdress regional imbalances in development. The fund will

provide financial resources for supplementing and converging existing development inflows into identified districts so as to

Bridge critical gaps in local infrastructure and other development requirements that are not being adequately met through

existing inflows.

Strengthen, to this end Panchayats and Municipality level governance with more appropriate capacity building to facilitate

participatory Planning, decision making, implementation and monitoring to reflect local felt need.

Provide professional support to local bodies for planning implementation and monitoring their plans.Improve the performance and delivery of critical functions assigned to Panchayats and counter possible efficiency and equity

losses on account of inadequate local capacity.

With a view to assisting the district administration in the preparation of district plans and facilitate the participatory process, the Planning

Commission and Ministry of Panchayati Raj have prepared a panel of Technical Support Institution (TSIs) i.e. National level Institutions

and NGOs, for joining hands with the State planning authorities and the District Planning Committee /Zila Parishad . AFCL has been

entrusted with the task of preparation of district perspective plan in 6 districts of Uttar Pradesh namely Lalitpur, Mahoba, Hamirpur,


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Jalon, Banda and Chitrakoot.

Foreign Assignments

Mid Term Review of Rural Diversification Programme

AFCL provides international consultancy services involving either mounting of its own mission for identification, appraisal and fo rmulatuion of

projects or deputing experts to join multi-disciplinary teams set up by international agencies.

Angola


2009 Agricultural Farm Development Project in Angola- A Pre-Feasibility Study- Involving

development of 10000 hectares of fallow agricultural land using modern practices and

farm mechanisation for growing crops like cotton, maize, paddy, beans and vegetables.

A Delhi based Agribusine

Bahrain



Bahrain.

Ministry of Social Developme

Bahrain


Bahrain.

Ministry of Social Developme

Bahrain

Bangladesh


1982 Preparation of a Small-scale Food Protection, Drainage and Irrigation Project. IFAD

1982 ADB-IFAD Joint Supervision Mission. ADB-IFAD Joint Financing

1983 Fertilizer Price Decontrol Study. Commonwealth Fund for Technical

1983 Mission to Bangladesh Bank. Bangladesh Bank
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