Maharashtra
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Empowering Tribes Through Rights and Resources: The TREE Programme in Palghar
TREE coordinated over 100 stakeholders across government departments, private institutions, and NGOs. It was not only celebrated at the state level but also received national recognition for its multidimensional strategy to uplift Scheduled Tribes in Maharashtra. The TREE Programme addressed fundamental rights, economic empowerment and health outcomes.
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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.
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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.