A unique story of rural empowerment through an effort buttressed by the principles of project management is fast unfolding in the interiors of Rajasthan.

The effort, an Indo-German venture, is aimed at improving the livelihood of the rural poor, and rehabilitating the highly degraded natural production base. The purpose of the Programme is to stabilize agricultural and livestock production in about 35-40 watersheds with a total of approximately 40,000 hectares (1,000 hectares per watershed).

The definition of ‘Large Project’ varies, depending on the context. An IT service provider does not define a Large Project in the manner the customer defines it. It is important for us to understand this difference in viewpoint. India Inc (IT service companies) has mastered the Global Delivery Model (GDM) in managing complex and large projects.

Ever since its inception on 25 May, 2002, the Project Management Institute North India Chapter has been actively promoting the discipline of project management across North India. The chapter has been effectively and constantly leveraging its local and global resources and networks to increase awareness about, and recognition and support for the project management profession.