Tribal Communities
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Improving Disaster Resilience Among Tribal Communities Through the Tribal Disaster Management Plan, Wayanad
The district is highly prone to natural disasters such as landslides and floods and these risks are exacerbated by the geographical and social isolation of its tribal hamlets. The project set a precedent by actively mainstreaming tribal participation in disaster management.
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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.