The study is a consultancy assignment for the Development of robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks for the Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP) implemented by Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the social arm of TVS Motor Company and TVS Holdings Ltd.. The assignment is undertaken to systematically strengthen the programme’s results architecture, clarify its Theory of Change (ToC), and institutionalise a structured, scalable M&E system to assess outcomes and long-term impact.

SST has been implementing its Integrated Village Development Programme (IVDP) for over two decades across rural geographies, including Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts. The programme adopts a holistic and community-led development model that integrates interventions across:

• Social development and women’s empowerment through SHGs

• Livelihood enhancement (agriculture and livestock)

• Health and nutrition

• Education and infrastructure strengthening

• Water resource management and environmental sustainability

• Community engagement and institutional development

As the scale and complexity of interventions have expanded, there is a strategic need to formalise programme logic, define measurable outcome pathways, and establish systematic monitoring mechanisms that align implementation, accountability, and future impact evaluation.

This Phase 1 assignment focuses on co-developing structured Theories of Change and Logical Frameworks, defining indicators and data strategies, strengthening data quality systems, and preparing detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for a subsequent impact assessment phase. The initiative aims to build a replicable and evidence-driven M&E architecture that enhances accountability, learning, and long-term sustainability of SST’s rural transformation model.

OBJECTIVES

Overall Objective is to design and institutionalise robust Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks for SST’s Integrated Village Development Programme in In Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts, enabling credible, scalable, and learning-oriented impact assessment in subsequent phases.

Specific Objectives:

• To develop programme-specific Theories of Change (ToC) and Logical Frameworks (LFA) for IVDP programme.
• To define output, outcome, and impact indicators, along with baseline parameters and data sources, for each programme.
• Development of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks for TVSSST-Integrated Village Development Programme
• To design a data collection and M&E methodology roadmap, including sampling, tools, frequency, and responsibilities.
• To develop data quality assurance (DQA) protocols and documentation templates for field implementation teams.
• To conduct stakeholder consultations with SST teams and partners to validate the frameworks and ensure ownership.
• To prepare a consolidated Phase 1 report and IVDP programme-specific Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Phase 2 impact evaluation.