Convergence Model
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Strengthening of Livelihoods of a Rural Tribal Farmer
Recognizing the systemic vulnerability, the Soil Conservation and Watershed Development Department, Government of Odisha, initiated an integrated intervention in the Gumma Block of Gajapati district. This focused approach aimed to rejuvenate barren farmlands and strengthen the income base of tribal households through simple, scalable water conservation.
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Samvedana: A Special Campaign for the Maldhari Tribe
The Gir Forest in Junagadh, Gujarat, is globally known as the habitat of the Asiatic Lion and is also home to the Maldhari tribe. Despite living within a protected forest region, the Maldharis had limited access to basic public services, government schemes, and civil infrastructure due to legal and geographical constraints. Recognising these challenges, the Junagadh District Administration launched the Samvedana initiative to deliver essential welfare services to the Maldhari community at their doorstep.
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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Educational Access through Pre-Matric Scholarships in Nabarangpur
In one of the most backward districts of Odisha, the program was designed to address systemic dropouts by providing direct financial support to ST, SC, OBC students in Classes 9 and 10. Through a convergence-based model, this initiative increased scholarship coverage and strengthened institutional mechanisms to reduce the burden of educational expenses.