Tribal identity and migration (Open Space fellowships) – Jharkhand

In Ranchi, trained social worker Praveer Peter’s project was the discussion of identity issues with Sarna tribal youth from rural backgrounds who had come to the city to study further. Between rural and urban cultures, and tribal and mainstream religious cultures he found this group confused and alienated. Using films and songs on migration, displacement of adivasis … Read more

Bhuvana Foundation’s innovative teaching methods based on Irula culture: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve – Tamil Nadu

Event Teachers at Vidya Vanam draw their syllabus from local traditions and folklore to teach tribal children in Anaikatti, environmental studies, history and even mathematics, discovers Akila Kannadasan Our students are like sponges; fresh and open to new ideas. With very little distractions, they are able to focus and learn with just a bit of … Read more

Archery star to be Kerala’s first tribal minister

Deccan Herald, Wednesday 7 March 2012 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAY 21, DHNS: P K Jayalakshmi, the newly-elected Congress MLA from Mananthavadi in Wayanad district and the only woman MLA in the UDF, will be Kerala’s first Scheduled Tribe (ST) minister. A member of the Kurichia community and unmarried, Jayalakshmi, 29, is a former state and university archery champion. … Read more

Sensitising tribal youth to education: documentary ‘Snehasanthi’ made by tribal youths – Kerala

A 30-minute documentary, ‘Snehasanthi,’ made by a group of tribal youths under the banner of the Kerala Adivasi Students Forum tells the story of why the tribal youth make a ‘retreat’ from education, especially the  Paniya, Adiya and Kattunayakka sections. Though a lot of projects  have been implemented by successive governments to provide education to tribal … Read more

300 tribal youths trained in eco-friendly honey collection – Maharashtra

Tribals explore commercial viability of beekeeping PUNE: The tribal communities of the Bhamragarh forest division in Gadchiroli district have set an example by exploring the potential of beekeeping commercially. The collection of honey is carried out in an eco-friendly manner on sustainable basis by the local youth. The honey is then processed and packaged and … Read more