THE INITIATIVE

• Sustainable livelihoods for tribals

THE BENEFICIARIES

• Residents of Navsari district, Gujarat

THE CHALLENGE

• Rampant migration from the tribal areas
• Low level of livelihood

THE SOLUTION

• NABARD extended assistance for introduction of SRI and Wadi (mandapa) farming
• Women SHGs were formed and financial assistance given to over 40,000 women

THE IMPACT

• 5,000 farmers have benefitted
• Rice production has doubled
• Reduction in migration and enhancement of livelihood