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Tribal Empowerment

Reaching the Underserved Communities

Introduction

Overview

Literacy India’s Tribal Empowerment initiative is dedicated to uplifting tribal communities in regions like Purulia (West Bengal), Ladakh, and Jhalawar (Rajasthan). The program focuses on enhancing education, providing livelihood opportunities, and empowering communities to become self-sufficient.

By integrating ICT-based education, skill development, and sustainable agricultural practices, the project aims to create long-term change. Special efforts are made to curb migration, improve livelihoods, and preserve the cultural heritage of these underserved regions.

Focus Regions

Job-specific courses include:

  • Purulia, West Bengal: Remote villages like Lowakui, Charida, Suisa, and Munnibera.
  • Ladakh: Schools in partnership with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.
  • Jhalawar, Rajasthan: Empowering communities to address livelihood challenges.
  • Implementation of Gyantantra Udbhav (Digital Dost) in government schools to improve learning outcomes in subjects like English, Mathematics, and General Studies.
  • Establishment of computer labs with support from Dell India.
  • Active supervision and progress monitoring in schools, resulting in significant academic improvements.
  • Personal hygiene and sanitation.
  • Importance of clean drinking water.
  • Preventing communicable diseases in rural areas.

Workshops and awareness drives on:

  • Purulia:
  • Installation of Pattal (leaf plate) making machines with support from IIT Kharagpur.
  • Training women in design-to-market processes for Shaal leaf products, creating access to local markets.
  • Promotion of organic kitchen gardening and SRI (System of Rice Intensification) for sustainable agriculture.
  • Farmers trained in producing vegetables like chillies, cucumbers, pumpkins, and gourds, improving food security and income.
  • Courses offered in tailoring and embroidery, CCA (computer concepts), and ICT-based education.
  • Training on manure preparation and vermicomposting to enhance agricultural productivity.
  • Support for tribal art and crafts like the Chhou mask-making tradition in Purulia.
  • Training and mentorship ensure artisans can sustain and market their traditional skills.
  • Improved school enrollment and learning outcomes in tribal areas.
  • Creation of sustainable livelihoods for women and farmers, reducing unemployment and migration.
  • Empowerment of women artisans and youth to contribute to their families and communities.

Highlights