i) The CSO should have sound financial and organisational systems in place for discharging responsibilities under the project.
ii) Organisations with an established track-record and demonstrated experience of about 3 to 5 years in working on participatory planning approaches on a watershed/NRM basis.
iii) The partner CSO should have presence in the State/district to work in the selected area/ location, adequate and qualified human resources.
iv) The partner CSO must also enjoy the confidence of the GPs in their area. This may be reflected in a resolution of the GPs (which they intend to work with under this scheme).