Tribal

Thanks to their consistent efforts, tribal communities today have formed independent groups for producing several natural goods- especially honey and beeswax.

The lifeblood of a one-teacher school deep within the lushly forested Agasthyavanam biosphere, Usha Kumari has been literally going the extra mile for her students every single day for 16 years now! #RealLifeHeroine #Respect #Education

He is the only tribal leader whose portrait hangs in Parliament today.

These villagers have come up with a simple solution to keep their only source of water recharged to ensure there is a continuous supply through the scorching summers.

Whether it is the tribes' ability to innovate, adapt, and create, they continue to use their skills to thrive in an ever-evolving world

“Ours is the first educated family in the tribe in Malkhangiri,” she says.

The Anahad Foundation aims to break the shackles that have held back tribal folk music.

Padgilwar Corporation successfully innovated a small-scale rice mill that can be transported easily from village to village, and run on basic electricity.

The cultural silos are slowly breaking and united efforts by social, technical and political forces shine new rays of hope.

"I was shocked to hear some women say they use leaves, old ragged dupattas, and dirty discarded napkins even. This was not just an eye-opener for me - but was extremely disturbing.”