Sustainable Livelihood Intervention with Kotwalia Tribe in South Gujarat
Sustainable Livelihood Intervention with Kotwalia Tribe in South Gujarat
Author : Charu Chandra and Yogesh Chandra Bhatt
Tribal communities embody the most original living identity of any given geographical area. Their way of living, culture, heritage, livelihood, economy, and social practices gives a clear idea about ancient history of that region. In the region of South Gujarat, a number of tribal communities still have an impact on the society with their unique identity. Their distinctive practices, which have been preserved for over hundred years, set them apart.
But with every passing day, the tribal groups are struggling hard to maintain their identity. This is because of several reasons: radical changes in society, unstructured employment, penetration of mass communication, and so on. At the same time, there have been a few helping hands that have provided constant support to nuture the tradition and heritage of native tribe communities.
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) [AKRSP(I)]is one such
organsiation. Its work with Kotwalia is an example of how a development
initiative can bring a positive change in the lives of tribal communities
who are far removed from the mainstream society
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