Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) invites proposals from consulting agencies to conduct an external baseline study in Maharashtra.
RFP Highlights
Organization: Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)
Assignment: External baseline study for a watershed development programme
Programme: Watershed Development and Water Resource Management for Water Security and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
Locations: Sakri Block (Dhule) & Akkalkuwa Block (Nandurbar), Maharashtra
Coverage: 40 villages, 4,700 tribal farming households
Submission Deadline: 23 October 2026
Submission Email: dhammadip.gajbhiye@akdn.org
Study Objectives
The baseline study will assess:
Water availability and groundwater conditions
Irrigation and farm incomes
Migration patterns and livelihood options
Women's participation in water governance
Community water governance systems
The findings will serve as a reference point for endline evaluation and include recommendations to improve programme outcomes.
How to Apply
Submit the bid as per the prescribed annexure
Deadline: 23 October 2026
Email: dhammadip.gajbhiye@akdn.org
For detailed Terms of Reference (ToR), refer to the attached RFP document.
Keywords: Aga Khan Rural Support Programme RFP, baseline study Maharashtra, watershed development tender, water resource management, climate-resilient livelihoods, consulting agency RFP, Dhule Nandurbar