Tribal Entrepreneurship

  • Skill Upgradation and Livelihood Generation for Tribals through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in Rajasthan

    The project was conceived to address long-standing economic marginalization among tribal populations in Rajasthan. This integrated initiative combines the Van Dhan Yojana with supporting schemes such as SFURTI, Mini-TRIFOOD, and ESDP, aiming to foster entrepreneurship, income generation, and empowerment among tribal women.

  • From Margins to Markets: Empowering Tribal Women through Rajeevika in Banswara

    Banswara, located in southern Rajasthan, is among the 250 most underdeveloped districts in India. Characterised by its high tribal population and limited livelihood opportunities, women in this region traditionally had minimal economic or public engagement. Recognising this entrenched inequality, RGAVP initiated a transformational programme under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) to empower women socially and economically.

  • 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.

  • Empowering Tribal Women through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in Rajasthan

    Van Dhan Vikas Yojana (VDVY) was launched as a transformative tribal livelihood programme to channel the potential of minor forest produce (MFP) into sustainable income for tribal women. It builds upon the SHG platform of Rajeevika, aiming to convert tribal gatherers into empowered entrepreneurs.

  • Gutu Galaang Kalyaan Trust: A Micro-Enterprise Model by PVTG Women in Jharkhand

    Pakur district in Jharkhand is home to approximately 12,600 PVTG households, many of whom face acute poverty, social exclusion, and limited access to sustainable livelihoods. To address these challenges, the district administration initiated a unique intervention to empower PVTG women through entrepreneurship, resulting in the formation of the Gutu Galaang Kalyaan Trust, a micro-enterprise.

  • Empowering Tribes through Digitized Concessional Loans

    Tribal communities in Maharashtra have historically struggled with access to formal credit due to a combination of systemic, infrastructural, and socio-economic barriers. The NSTFDC Based Loan Scheme and State Sponsored Loan Schemes were introduced to address these limitations through a digitized, inclusive financing model.

  • Shabari Naturals: Branding Indigenous Excellence for Tribal Livelihoods

    Shabari Naturals is a state-backed initiative developed by the Shabari Adivasi Vitta Va Vikas Mahamandal to create market linkages for indigenous tribal products by transforming raw traditional items into value-added, branded consumer goods. The goal is to empower tribal communities by facilitating better access to premium markets and enhancing livelihoods.

  • Tribal Youth Micro Entrepreneur under Mukhyamantri Jan Jatiya Jeevika Mission (MMJJM)

    This was launched by the Government of Odisha to address the pressing issue of livelihood insecurity among tribal youth, particularly from PVTG communities. The mission aspires to transform tribal youth into successful micro-entrepreneurs.

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