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Empowering Tribal Livelihoods through WADI Development

Tribal communities often face poverty, low agricultural productivity, and limited access to education, healthcare, and financial services. Barren lands and inadequate farming skills hinder sustainable livelihoods, forcing many families into poverty-induced migration.

The WADI Development Programme, implemented by Jindal Foundation in collaboration with NABARD, transforms barren tribal lands into productive agro-horti-silvi-pasture ecosystems. Key actions include:

  • Developing 500 acres into thriving WADI orchards with mango, lemon, and cashew, along with vegetable intercropping.
  • Building capacity of tribal farmers through agro-based training and modern farming techniques.
  • Establishing bank linkages, promoting savings, and enhancing economic independence.
  • Empowering women by forming 156 Self Help Groups (SHGs) with income-generating activities.

Impact

500 acres

of barren land transformed;

335 acres developed into live orchards and 165 acres dedicated to vegetable cultivation.

75%

increase in canopy coverage,

addressing fodder needs and minor forest produce.

100%

economic independence

for tribal farmers through increased income from mango and cashew farming.

100%

enrolment and improved access

to quality primary education for all tribal children in the project area.

90%

reduction in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)

and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), improving maternal and child health.

156 SHGs

formed, engaging 1,700 women

with cumulative savings of ₹75.43 lakhs, fostering entrepreneurship and community participation.

Near-zero

poverty-driven migration achieved

through sustainable livelihoods, uplifting 500 tribal families and transforming their quality of life.