Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association

District

Nilgiris

States

Tamil Nadu

The primary on-farm programs have centered on leveraging the land resources owned by tribal members, with a focus on establishing horticulture plantations encompassing tea, coffee, spices, and fruit trees. Additionally, there's an emphasis on value-addition for both agricultural produce and minor forest products. Furthermore, promoting tribal herbal medicines has been a significant intervention aimed at improving the livelihoods of traditional herbal medical practitioners.

In pursuit of supplementary income avenues, the development of animal husbandry has been prioritized to bolster livelihoods.

Likewise, NAWA has directed efforts towards enhancing the traditional livelihood skills of tribal communities, including carpentry, blacksmithing, pottery, embroidery, painting, and others. These initiatives aim to equip the youth with skills for self-employment, fostering sustained economic development within their communities.

District

Nilgiris

States

Tamil Nadu

NAWA and ChildFund India have cultivated a longstanding and dynamic partnership that traces its roots back to 1976. It was during this time that Dr. Narasimhan was approached by ChildFund to participate in their child sponsorship program aimed at tribal children. Initially hesitant, Dr. Narasimhan was eventually persuaded by ChildFund's commitment to combating poverty and ignorance. Consequently, he gladly accepted the offer of sponsoring 200 children.

The initial sponsorship of 200 children eventually grew to encompass 700 children by 1986, reflecting the expanding scope and impact of their collaboration.