Kandhamal

June 5, 2019

The Women of Unnatipatha Cheli Samiti: The New Entrepreneurs

Making a tentative beginning at goat-rearing, the women of Unnatipatha Cheli Samiti taste success and cannot be held back. They now monitor the health of the animals and deal with the markets too; thereby increasing their confidence and decreasing their dependency on men.
June 3, 2014

Introducing Goat-rearing in Balliguda

Using SHGs as the base to explore different ways of building traditional livelihoodsgeneration activities such as goat-rearing becomes a worthwhile journey for the tribals of Kandhamal district, who adopt scientific methods with the help of trained para-vets of the community, bringing hope to those struggling for survival
June 3, 2011

Guaranteeing Employment, Guaranteeing Livelihood: MGNREGA and INRM

Linking INRM with MGNREGS can prove to be a win-win option, with villagers building infrastructure on their lands are long term assets and being paid for their labour by the government.
January 2, 2010

Forest Rights Act 2006: Providing Land to the Landless in Orissa

Reaching out to the tribals in the remote areas of Orissa, Pradan is participating in the process of implementation of FRA 2006, which seeks to legitimize the use of forest land for habitation, cultivation and livelihood purposes by tribals, who have been present in the area for generations.