Rajasthan

Gifting Sight to the Tribes of Kota, Shine India Foundation, Kota, Rajasthan

Shine India Foundation is tirelessly addressing the pervasive issue of blindness within a 200-kilometer radius. With dedicated efforts, it has successfully transformed the lives of 17,000 individuals, granting them the gift of sight. It is bridging the gap in healthcare accessibility.
Empowering Communities for TB Control: The Swasthya Karmi Yojana in Rajasthan

By training local tribal women to serve as health workers (Swasthya Karmis), the project seeks to bridge the healthcare gap in areas where formal systems struggle to reach. These Swasthya Karmis have since become key agents in delivering essential healthcare, raising awareness, and fostering trust within tribal communities. This is a women-led health intervention model.
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.
Leveraging Digital Tools for Tribal Education Reform: The Edu-Tribe Assessment Model in Rajasthan

The initiative was designed to enhance academic outcomes through regular, technology-enabled assessments. The Edu-Tribe mobile application, a central feature of the program, facilitates real-time evaluation through OMR-based testing. This enables teachers to quickly identify learning gaps and provide targeted remedial support to students.
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 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.
Ravi Kumar Meena – Bridging Educational Dreams with Tribal Scholarships

Ravi Kumar Meena, from Meena community in Karauli District in Rajasthan has made his community proud.
Raj Kumari Meena – Empowering Research and Education for Tribal Communities

Raj Kumari Meena's journey from a small village in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, to pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Delhi is a testament to the transformative power of education.
Preeti Meena – A Journey From Rajasthan’s Heartland to MBBS at Lady Hardinge

Preeti Meena's journey from a remote village in Alwar, Rajasthan, to pursue her dream of becoming a heart surgeon through an MBBS degree at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi.
Yatharth Meena – From Kota in Rajasthan to pursuing MBA at Delhi University

Yatharth Meena's journey from Kota, Rajasthan, to the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) at Delhi University is an example of how government support can shape a bright future.