Tribals trained in scientific methods for honey collection and processing – Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu, VISAKHAPATNAM, April 3, 2012 Twenty-five tribal honey harvesters were imparted training in scientific methods for honey collection, processing, and value addition at Bangarammapeta village in Kasipatnam gram panchayat of Anantagiri mandal in the district on Monday. […] Kovel Foundation, an NGO working in the area to promote sustainable technologies, as part of third phase … Read more

AMAN Panchayat: Gandhian Constructive Activities in tribal areas of Gujarat

I.  Gandhian Organisations: Striving for Change Following are the brief sketches of the four organisations which have been covered under the study. All four of them are based in southern part of Gujarat, mainly conducting activities in predominantly tribal areas. […] i. Gram Seva Samaj, (GSS) Vyara Gram Seva Samaj, Vyara was established in 1957. … Read more

Fund raiser cycle trip for an amazing school for adivasi kids – Karnataka

By Mari Marcel Thekaekara, New Internationalist,  March 19, 2012 The organization I work with, ACCORD – which aims to improve the human rights of adivasi people in India – arranged a fund raiser cycle trip from Bangalore to Gudalur last week to raise funds for an amazing school for adivasi kids. In addition to the basics, the school, … Read more

Tribal Dance Festival in Bhubaneswar – Odisha

Namita Panda, The Telegraph Calcutta, Friday , December 10 , 2010 […] The Gonda dance was performed by artistes from Sonepur village of Raighara block in the Nabarangpur district. They danced to the beats of various tribal percussion instruments such as madal, dhudra, tuduhudi and chitkuli. Ho, a popular tribal dance related to harvest festivities, … Read more