Rural Innovation

Empowering Tribal Women through Turmeric-Based Livelihoods in Koraput, Odisha

In the scenic but isolated terrain of Laxmipur block in Koraput district, tribal communities have long depended on turmeric cultivation as a major source of livelihood. However, lack of market access, processing capacity, and financial literacy rendered them vulnerable to systemic exploitation. The Turmeric Based Livelihoods Development initiative emerged as a response to this socio-economic marginalization.