Our Priority Sectors
Committed and Determined
We envision a future where every individual, regardless of their background, has access to opportunities that enable them to thrive. Our aim is to foster an inclusive society where growth is equitable and the benefits of development reach those who need it the most.
We would be focusing on TRIBAL communities setting up priorities on three factors – the communities shall be in any of the aspirational districts, shall be from the select tribal districts and highly preferred if they are meeting these two and living in a mining district.
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Committing to work on solutions to answer: Why ST/Tribal communities are “behind everyone, everywhere”.
We are dedicated to working with individuals and communities that face significant social and economic disadvantages, particularly those residing in challenging geographies and vulnerable conditions. Our top priority is to serve tribal communities, alongside other marginalized and disadvantaged groups.
Despite substantial progress made in recent years, the data reveals the continued struggles faced by tribal communities across India, underscoring the importance of sustaining and enhancing efforts to improve their conditions.
Our core focus and commitment to working with and for tribal communities, as well as other disadvantaged groups in India, are driven by these key concerns:
Poverty: The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report by NITI Aayog (2021) shows that 50% of ST households live below the poverty line, compared to about 25% for the overall population.
Malnutrition: As per NFHS-5 (2019-2021), stunting (low height for age) in ST children under five is about 44%, while the national average is 35.5%.
Wasting (low weight for height) amongst children is 27.4%, higher than the national average of 19.3%.
MMR: ST women experience higher maternal mortality, with the MMR being estimated at 230 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared to the national average of 103.
IMR: The infant mortality rate among tribal populations is significantly higher at 44 per 1,000 live births, while the national average is 35.
Full Immunization Coverage: ST children have lower immunization coverage. According to NFHS-5, 68% of ST children aged 12-23 months are fully immunized, compared to the national average of 76.4%.
Access to Drinking Water: Only about 50% of ST households have access to clean drinking water within their premises, compared to the national average of 70%.
Access to Toilets: As per NFHS-5, 63% of ST households have access to toilets, compared to the national average of 70%.
Primary and Secondary Enrolment: Drop-out rates among STs, remain high, especially at secondary levels, with a 55% drop-out rate by Class 10, compared to the national rate of 35%.
Secondary Schools availability: Secondary and higher secondary schools are less available in tribal regions, with an estimated 30% of tribal villages lacking access to secondary schools within 5 km.
Per Capita Income: The per capita income of tribal populations is significantly lower than the national average, with STs earning about 60% of what non-STs earn.
Electricity Access: While 94% of the overall population has access to electricity, only 78% of ST households have reliable access, and many still rely on traditional sources of energy like firewood.
Our Priority Partners
We believe and shall be diligently working in collaboration and support of the government, private sector, civil society especially the grassroots level community organizations and the media.