Impact and effectiveness of flood protection projects under RIDF in North Tripura: a case study on community response and implementation outcomes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JSRD.4.4.6-11Keywords:
Flood Protection, RIDF Projects, Community Resilience, Rural Infrastructure Development, Implementation Effectiveness, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
The study assesses the impact of the Flood Protection Project in North Tripura, funded under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) by NABARD. Based on respondents’ perceptions, the findings reveal that the project was reported to be largely successful by 85% of respondents and 83.33% acknowledging the adoption of best practices. About 65% rated the project as highly effective, citing major improvements in local infrastructure, income, and employment. Despite these positive outcomes, challenges such as insufficient funding and lack of proper maintenance were noted, emphasizing the need for policy reforms and better resource allocation. Overall, the project has significantly enhanced community resilience, infrastructure, and economic growth in North Tripura, with strong support for expanding similar initiatives in the future. The findings suggest that strengthening maintenance funding and local participation mechanisms can enhance the long-term sustainability of RIDF flood protection projects.
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