Centre
for Advanced Research and Development (CARD)
, India
BHOPAL Madhya Pradesh
Partnering with DST – Dept. of Science and Technology
– CARD is working for the overall development of
Tribal women in the Ghughri area of Mandla district.
Most of our efforts about this program involve bringing
innovation to the tribals to sustainably harvest
NFTP- Non-forest Timber products such as Jamun,
Honey, and Mahua. We are working with tribal women
to produce organic vinegar sustainably. The program
involves training the women, building SHGs (Self
Help Groups), technology sharing for the processing
and storage of vinegar and quality control, field
trials, and product marketing. Through this project,
we have successfully achieved livelihood protection,
forest conservation by sustainable harvesting practices,
and improvement in the quality of life of the women
by upskilling them and promoting entrepreneurship,
achieving an income increment of 30% among the target
group.
Pragya
India , India
Gurgaon Haryana
Vocational Training
Marginalized groups in South Asia, particularly
those from socially disadvantaged groups, tribal
communities, and women, face systemic exclusion
from education and job training opportunities, severely
limiting their ability to participate in the formal
economy. The lack of access to vocational training,
which could equip individuals with practical, market-relevant
skills, further entrenches their economic vulnerability.
This gap in skills development leaves them trapped
in a cycle of poverty, exploitation, and dependence
on low-wage work, and also prevents them from gaining
the bargaining power needed to demand fair wages
or better working conditions.
Rajasthan
Bal Kalyan Samiti , India
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Hunar Ghar – Building Skills for the Future
Hunar Ghar is a co-educational, non-residential
school designed to provide a modern, skills-based
learning environment for both boys and girls. With
support from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the
school has expanded vocational and life skills training.
By focusing on skill development, personality growth,
and self-reliance, Hunar Ghar prepares tribal children
for the challenges of a rapidly changing world,
while also fostering community pride and resilience.
The Ministry’s backing of these schools has built
a foundation for the emergence of future tribal
leaders, skilled professionals, and changemakers
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