Tribal Livelihoods

  • Banana Plantation Flourishes: A Livelihood Revolution in Sundargarh, Odisha

    The OMBADC initiative turned this narrative around by introducing banana cultivation as a sustainable and income-generating activity. Through targeted training, capacity building, and market linkage support, the project has empowered local farmers and reduced their dependency on mining.

  • Agro-technological Empowerment for Tribal Livelihood Security: A Model from Bihar

    This initiative was undertaken in the backward and tribal-dominated districts of Banka, Kishanganj, and Katihar with the objective of transforming vulnerable tribal livelihoods into resilient, diversified and nutritionally secure systems. The strategy combined traditional farming practices with innovations.

  • Fostering Resilience through Cluster-based Tribal Livelihoods: The Mission Jeevika Model

    The mission was developed and implemented by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department through the Odisha Tribal Development Society (OTDS). It leverages state and central government schemes to enhance production, create infrastructure and ensure access to markets.

  • PALASH – Branding and Marketing for Rural & Tribal Women Entrepreneurs and Artisans Products of Jharkhand

    PALASH is an initiative by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Jharkhand, through the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society, to transform the economic landscape for tribal and rural women. It aims to build a sustainable ecosystem around local enterprise by creating a branded market for indigenous and naturally produced goods.

  • 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.

  • Forest-Based Livelihood Empowerment: Van Dhan Yojana in Uttar Pradesh

    UPFC’s Van Dhan Yojana initiative focuses on mobilizing tribal communities into Self-Help Groups (SHGs), enhancing their traditional skills, training them in value addition and packaging of Minor Forest Produce (MFP), and linking their products with retail markets. The scheme is backed by a dedicated budget and institutional support for long-term scalability and community ownership.

  • Strengthening of Livelihoods of a Rural Tribal Farmer

    Recognizing the systemic vulnerability, the Soil Conservation and Watershed Development Department, Government of Odisha, initiated an integrated intervention in the Gumma Block of Gajapati district. This focused approach aimed to rejuvenate barren farmlands and strengthen the income base of tribal households through simple, scalable water conservation.

  • Ensuring Equity and Empowerment through Tendu Patta Procurement in Uttar Pradesh

    The Collection and Disposal of Tendu Patta initiative, implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation (UPFC), is one of the state’s longest-standing efforts to uplift marginalized tribal laborers through forest-based livelihood opportunities.

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