COVID-19
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Mentorship Programme for PVTGs in Odisha
COVID-19 led to disruption of classroom-based learning. The Alternate Learning and Mentorship Programme (ALMP) was conceptualised and launched by the Government of Odisha’s ST & SC Development Department as a timely and inclusive intervention to ensure educational continuity for tribal and backward-class students during the pandemic.
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Transforming Learning Through Libraries: Gajapati’s Innovation in Tribal Education
Gajapati district, with its tribal-dominated and geographically isolated population, experienced COVID-19 challenges. To address this, the district administration launched an innovative and inclusive project—Library Promotion Activities in Primary and Upper Primary Schools. This initiative aimed to strengthen the reading, writing, and speaking skills of ST & SC students.
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Digitising Heritage: Virtual Tour of Odisha State Tribal Museum
With an average pre-pandemic footfall of over 100,000 annually, the Odisha State Tribal Museum in Bhubaneswar had been a vibrant hub for scholars, students, tourists, and tribal art enthusiasts. When COVID-19 forced the museum to shut its doors, SCSTRTI leveraged technological innovation to ensure continued public access to the museum’s rich tribal heritage.
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Building Resilience in Crisis: Nutrition Gardens and Livelihood Revitalisation in Odisha’s Tribal Belt
The programme targeted vulnerable Bhumij tribal communities across Salabani, Dambarughati, Balabalia, and Ringpur villages. It integrated traditional tribal knowledge with science-based solutions to ensure both immediate relief and long-term resilience. It addressed emergency food needs and laid the foundation for self-reliance in horticulture and agriculture.