Category: Tribal Welfare

  • Mahan Trust: a medical NGO bringing medical care into the forests of Melghat

    Mahan Trust: a medical NGO bringing medical care into the forests of Melghat

    MARGINALIZED tribal communities lack access to basic essentials such as education, resources and medical care. In the forested area of Melghat in Maharashtra, there are no hospitals, trained doctors or even a medical NGO for over 100 kilometers. The people who reside in these areas are tribal communities who have long been overlooked. Without proper…

  • Mahan Trust: a medical NGO and lifeline for Melghat’s tribal communities

    Mahan Trust: a medical NGO and lifeline for Melghat’s tribal communities

    IN the remote and forested region of Melghat in Maharashtra, the medical NGO Mahan Trust shares that the concept of conventional medical care, that we are used to, remains largely non-existent. Here, death and disease is common amongst the people and preventable illnesses leave thousands of tribal people living in the villages with no choice…

  • Swasthya Swaraj Society: a health NGO empowering tribal communities in Odisha

    Swasthya Swaraj Society: a health NGO empowering tribal communities in Odisha

    AMONGST tribal communities in Odisha, there are multiple struggles that are brought on by poverty and have disastrous effects on people’s health. To assist and uplift tribal communities, a health NGO named Swasthya Swaraj Society offers hope and health. Founded in 2014 in Bhawanipatna, Swasthya Swaraj Society is a health NGO that is dedicated to…

  • The 10 best tribal welfare NGOs in India

    The 10 best tribal welfare NGOs in India

    TRIBAL welfare in India remains a critical concern, as indigenous communities often face socioeconomic disparities and cultural challenges. The government has implemented various initiatives to uplift these marginalized groups, including education and healthcare programs, land rights, and skill development. Despite efforts, obstacles such as displacement, lack of access to resources, and insufficient representation persist. Collaborative…