2025

  • 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.

  • Pradhan Mantri Aadi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY): Inclusive Development of Tribal Villages in Nagaland

    The Pradhan Mantri Aadi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY) is aimed at transforming tribal-majority villages into model villages, termed Adarsh Grams. The project in Nagaland was spearheaded by the Department of Tribal Affairs and focused on uplifting the socio-economic and infrastructural conditions of tribal communities.

  • Development of Departmental Hostels/Ashram as Model Institutions

    With 3,278 hostels supporting over 1.9 lakh students, the initiative aimed at mainstreaming students into higher education and employment through a holistic residential schooling experience. The project addresses infrastructural inadequacies and promotes quality education among tribal and marginalized communities and to develop departmental hostels and ashrams into Model Institutions.

  • Digitally Empowering Tribal Farmers: Direct Fertiliser Subsidy Disbursal in Dadra and Nagar Haveli

    The Department of Agriculture of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu initiated a major governance reform in agricultural subsidy disbursal, targeting tribal farmers through the creation of a tech-driven platform to deliver fertiliser subsidies via PFMS DBT Mode. The project aimed to address systemic inefficiencies in the subsidy delivery chain.

  • Transforming Learning Through Libraries: Gajapati’s Innovation in Tribal Education

    Gajapati district, with its tribal-dominated and geographically isolated population, experienced COVID-19 challenges. To address this, the district administration launched an innovative and inclusive project—Library Promotion Activities in Primary and Upper Primary Schools. This initiative aimed to strengthen the reading, writing, and speaking skills of ST & SC students.

  • Empowering Tribal Students and Building Community Resilience through Holistic Education at Madarihat Girls’ High School

    The initiative is driven by the urgent need to address several social, health and environmental challenges faced by the local tribal and backward communities. The school recognized the importance of empowering girl students and integrating them into broader societal progress through education and health awareness.

  • Protecting the Vulnerable: Odisha’s Multi-sectoral LLIN Distribution Initiative in Tribal Regions

    The introduction of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) provided an effective vector control tool. With large-scale LLIN distribution beginning in 2017 and continuing in 2021, the project focused on achieving universal coverage in high-risk areas while embedding the distribution within a multisectoral and community-led governance framework.

  • 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.

  • Transforming Lives of the Primitive Tribe Chenchu through MGNREGS

    The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched a targeted initiative in May 2009 under the MGNREGS. The Chenchu Special Project aimed to bring sustainable livelihood, nutritional security, and socio-economic inclusion to this vulnerable population. This case study explores the implementation, outcomes, and innovations of the project that have contributed to transforming the lives of over 11,000 Chenchu individuals.

  • 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.

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