Why this article ? – Only ToI reported it. I feel its an important initiative. You can jazz up you answer on Tribal Development, governance measure to tackle Naxalism etc with this !
What is Project Palash ?
Project Palash is an initiative of Jharkhand governmenet to train Sabar tribe artisans from Saraikela district in Jharkhand to weave eco-friendly designer products out of bamboo, cane, Kanshi grass etc to make a livelihood. With collaboration from NIFT for training these artisans, they are able to diversify their products range and also sell their products for a better price. They were earning about 150 rs a month but now, they earn Rs 4,000 + per month.
Benefits of the project
- It has managed to wean away many from the Maoist movement.
- There is a decrease in deforestation- project offers a sustainable way of livelihood.
- With the help of the project, they can participate in events like India International Trade Fair. With economic empowerment coming their way by up-gradation of their intrinsic skills, the Government can look forward to meeting the aspirations of the tribals by bringing them in tune with their own culture to enable effective participatory mainstreaming.
Who are the Sabars ?
- A Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group , inhabiting mostly in Jharkhand , Chattisgarh , West Bengal.
- They were classified as a criminal / denotified tribe by Britishers under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 for their resistance against British dominance.
- Tribe suffers from terrible poverty, illiteracy. They depend on the forest only for food. They do not have access to government PDS. There is also lack of basic necessities like education, healthcare.
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