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Tribal Women: A Symbol of Courage, Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Transformation In India, tribal women hold a crucial yet unrecognised role within the local economies, especially in rural and tribal areas. Their roles extend beyond traditional responsibilities, making substantial contributions to various sectors. In agriculture, they engage in farming activities, often leading initiatives in sustainable practices […]
A Melodious Tale of a Copper Bell from the Village of Nirona (Kachchh, Gujarat, India) In our world, a rich tapestry of crafts and art flourishes, each uniquely designed to captivate the senses and fulfill various purposes, from decoration to exhibition, entertainment, and social interaction. Each form of art mirrors the diverse aspects of human […]
Introduction During a recent trip, I had the opportunity to explore Wanvashi, a village situated just 15 kilometers from the city of Jawhar in Palghar. Wanvashi is renowned for its history of sand mining and the resilience of its labourers who face significant challenges in their pursuit of a livelihood. During my visit, I had […]
We often visit the same places and stick to the same routine, interacting with the same people. Have you climbed the stairs in your building, home, office, or elsewhere in the last 3 days? Do you know how many steps there are? Or how many steps you need to take to reach your kitchen from […]
Once, I had a discussion with a group of farmers from the tribal communities of Jawhar taluka. We discussed their agricultural practices, methods of cultivation, and harvesting. From the discussion, I found that the tribal farmers face water supply problems in their agriculture fields and are struggling with electricity facilities. To cope with the electricity […]
Please Note: This Blog does not support or oppose any religion, community, party, state, or country. The blog has been written for reading purposes only. Hello, I am Vivek, and this is the story of why and how I became a social worker. During my school days, I used to sit at the back of […]
Introduction Tribal communities of India have rich knowledge systems of traditional medicines. These systems and their practitioners, healers, can be enormously useful if they are properly integrated with the primary healthcare delivery systems in India. The traditional medical practitioner or traditional healer can be defined as “someone who is recognized by the community in which […]
Mr. Vasant Bharsat is a resident of village Wadoli in taluka Jawhar, Palghar. He belongs to a tribal community and resides in the village with his family, including two children (One Boy and One Girl) and a wife. Before 2020 his family’s economic condition was deplorable. Due to a lack of productivity and a lack […]
Mrs. Lalita Bhangre who is the villager from Gram Panchayat Khadkhad. She said, “Currently I am engaged in threshing of paddy cultivation. After some days, I am going to a different city to do labour work for sugarcane cutting with my family but my Mother-in-Law will stay here as she is very old and can’t […]
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