The Adivasi practice subsistence farming and have knowledge about the sustainable use of natural resources. However, traditional communities are threatened by conventional development processes.
Due to limited income opportunities, many young people move to cities, where they work under poor conditions. A lack of healthcare and education in rural areas exacerbates the situation.
This local food security project promotes “solidarity agriculture”. Younger farmer couples cultivate traditional farmland, supported by local families. They receive a share of the harvest for their cooperation.
Educational opportunities for community building, organic farming, health and climate knowledge and access to the internet are part of the project. It is aimed at Adivasi families in Jamshedpur and Ranchi, who come together regularly for meetings.
The project aims to establish a cooperative that strengthens local food security and can serve as a model for other regions.
Project no.: 133-21
Funding country: India
Funding location: Ranchi
Funding year: 2021 – 2024
Project partner: Adivasi Coordination in Germany e.V.
Local organization: Woman and Gender Resource Center, Jharkhand