Forest-Dwelling Tribes

  • Participatory Plantation for Prosperity: APFCL’s Socio-Economic Model for Tribal Empowerment

    The Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Limited (APFCL) was established by the state government in 1977 to promote the socio-economic development of tribal populations while ensuring sustainable forest use. As a government-owned Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), its dual mission includes both commercial and welfare objectives.

  • 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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