This study examined the costs and benefits of the implemented programmes by applying an extended ELD (Economics of Land Degradaon) methodology in three districts off Bundelkhand viz: Daa, Shivpuri and Niwari. It compared both intervention and control villages in terms of the evolution of their natural, social and human capital based on multiple indicators.
The outcomes were obtained through quantitative and qualitative analysis of primary survey data and application of GIS tools and models using satellite data. The findings from the evaluations done through statistical methods, cost – benefit analysis and using different software like GLOBIO and INVEST highlighted the differences in performances of different forms of capitals across intervention and control villages for the selected years of study (2013 and 2018).
The findings reflected that land use changes have taken place in the study area during this period. Major improvements in agriculture were reported.