Gujarat
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Academic and Holistic Development, Eklavya Model Residential School, Khodada, Tapi, Gujarat
Established under the auspices of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Gujarat State Tribal Education Society, EMRS in Khodada, Tapi, Gujarat, follows the pattern of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The school's mission is to bridge the educational gap for STs and PVTGs in tribal-dominated areas.
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Samvedana: A Special Campaign for the Maldhari Tribe
The Gir Forest in Junagadh, Gujarat, is globally known as the habitat of the Asiatic Lion and is also home to the Maldhari tribe. Despite living within a protected forest region, the Maldharis had limited access to basic public services, government schemes, and civil infrastructure due to legal and geographical constraints. Recognising these challenges, the Junagadh District Administration launched the Samvedana initiative to deliver essential welfare services to the Maldhari community at their doorstep.
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Restoring Dignity and Livelihoods: Household Flour Mills for Tribal Empowerment in Gujarat’s Hills
The initiative emerged from a deep understanding of the daily struggles faced by tribal women, who were walking long distances through treacherous terrain to grind grains, risking safety and spending hours on a task essential for survival. The project addressed multiple layers of hardship.
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Empowering Tribal Women Through Dairy-Based Livelihoods in Gujarat
The Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana (MSY), launched by the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation in April 2007, is a pioneering livelihood programme aimed at empowering tribal women through self-employment in the dairy sector. Built on the foundation of community structures and financial inclusion, the project addresses systemic barriers.