adivasi

In Uda Majhlitand, Jharkhand, Mahua was once a symbol of liquor and conflict. Today, it powers laddus, pickles, and prosperity. The village embraced self-governance through Gram Sabhas, transforming livelihoods, reviving unity, and creating opportunities their children once only dreamed of.

Aadiwasi Janjagruti, a grassroots initiative in Dhadgaon, Maharashtra, is empowering tribal communities through video storytelling and local media, bridging gaps between villagers and governance. Founded by Nitesh Bhardwaj in 2016, the addresses issues like child labour, sanitation, and corruption.

Tilka Manjhi led India's first people’s revolt triggered by the East India Company’s (EIC) exploitative practices against Adivasi communities in conjunction with the oppressive local princely class, moneylenders and zamindars beholden to the British.

From setting up a decentralised rice and milling centre in Kanjariguda village, Odisha, to printing and mobile recharge services, this all-women's self-help group (SHG) is helping boost the income of the village.

Various wildlife are slaughtered in their thousands every year in the name of rituals. She decided to do something about it!

Forgotten by history, Amit Bhagat uncovered his amazing story nearly 95 years later—deep inside Naxal-affected jungles.

Accustomed to consuming nearly 275 varieties of wild fruits, vegetables and herbs from the jungles, the Kondhs were suddenly instructed to practice monoculture and forget their culture. Here is how they stood firm.

Born into abject poverty, Sunita Bhosale belongs to the persecuted Phanse Pardhi tribal community. But that hasn't stopped her from handling over 500 police torture cases and supporting women in over 150 cases of domestic violence! #Respect #RealLifeHeroine #WomenPower #ImpactThatMatters

Up-close with Shivdevi, a seasoned Khabar Lahariya reporter, and her fascinating, inspiring journey from a neo-literate Dalit woman to a journalist on the beat, atop her Scooty.

"Sunil Limaye is definitely among the very best forest officers I have ever come across. When I saw him for the first time, I thought he was strict and unfriendly, but after working with him for three years, my perceptions have changed completely."