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The Green Collar
GUJARAT

THE INITIATIVE

  • Sustainable livelihoods for tribals

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • Residents of Navsari district, Gujarat

THE CHALLENGE

  • Rampant migration from the tribal areas
  • Low level of livelihood

THE SOLUTION

  • NABARD extended assistance for introduction of SRI and Wadi (mandapa) farming
  • Women SHGs were formed and financial assistance given to over 40,000 women

THE IMPACT

  • 5,000 farmers have benefitted
  • Rice production has doubled
  • Reduction in migration and enhancement of livelihood