Women Empowerment Camps
Conducted on August 24–26, November 7–10, and, November 15–18 with 70, 80, and 85 participants respectively, aimed to develop women leaders focused on addressing critical health and sanitation challenges in tribal villages. The program highlighted the significant role of health awareness in reducing family debt caused by emergency healthcare expenses and promoted practices for maintaining hygiene. The camps combined physical activities, discussions on village issues, traditional tribal practices like Halma and Matavan, and sessions on community leadership.
Afforestation
Community Forest Rights Training
The CFR and PESA training educated tribal populations in Jhabua on legal rights and governance, empowering them to sustainably manage and protect forest resources. Combining legal awareness with practical exposure, the camp inspired communities to take ownership of resources, fostering leadership for sustainable development and future conservation efforts.
- Villages like Kotnai hosted discussions on the CFR process, benefits, and steps to claim rights.
- Meetings were held to evaluate four years of progress in villages where CFR has been successfully implemented.
- The initiative aims to extend CFR and PESA awareness to 40 new villages across Rama, Petlawad, Meghnagar, and Tanda tehsils.
- An exposure visit to Baripada, Maharashtra, was scheduled from August 23–26 to provide practical insights into successful community forest management.
- Monthly training sessions and village-level meetings were planned to ensure consistent community engagement and skill development.
