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Tribal Women in Chhattisgarh Find Economic Freedom Through Broom-Making

Broom-making is providing a crucial source of income for unemployed women from the Pahadi Korwa tribe in Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh. The Forest Department has formed self-help groups, linking them to this activity under the Prime Minister's Janman Yojana. The initiative, following the Chief Minister's instructions, aims to stabilize the tribal population economically by creating village-based employment. Future plans include expanding to disposable plate manufacturing, millet processing, and Mahua oil production in the selected centers of Jagima and Patrapada.

Key Points: Chhattisgarh Tribal Women Gain Livelihood from Broom-Making

  • Livelihood for PVTG women
  • Forest Department forms SHGs
  • Sales via C-Mart platforms
  • Part of PM Janman Yojana
  • Future plans for millet & Mahua oil
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Broom-making provides livelihood boost to Pahadi Korwa women in Chhattisgarh

Pahadi Korwa women in Balrampur achieve economic empowerment by producing brooms through Forest Department and PM Janman Yojana initiatives.

"Instructions have been given by the CM for the economic empowerment of our tribal brothers and sisters - DFO Alok Kumar Bajpai"

Balrampur, January 22

Broom-making is emerging as a source of livelihood for unemployed women of Paadi Korwa, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, in Balrampur district of Chhattisgarh, as the Forest Department has linked them with the task of producing the cleaning tool.

The Forest Department has formed a group of women from Pahadi Korwa, often referred to as adopted children of the President of India, and connected them with employment activities centred on broom-making.

"Instructions have been given by the CM for the economic empowerment of our tribal brothers and sisters in the remote areas of our tribal regions. Following the instructions of the CM, Jagima and Patrapada have been selected as two centres for undertaking activities resulting in empowerment of the tribal population," said DFO Balrampur Alok Kumar Bajpai.

Tribal women under the Shankar Mahila Self-Help Group are making brooms at Jagima, and the sale of these cleaning tools will be facilitated through platforms like C-Mart and others, the DFO added, noting that the initiative will help stabilise the tribal population economically.

"Moreover, we are planning to connect the tribal population with employment activity of manufacturing disposable plates and millet processing (in Jagima) in future. Similarly, we are planning to start a unit for making Mahua Oil in Patrapada," Bajpai said.

The DFO said that all these initiatives aim to improve the economic conditions of tribal communities in remote areas and ensure their financial security.

According to official sources, the tribal population is being linked with employment activities under the Prime Minister's Janman Yojana through the Forest Department's PVTG Van Dhan Vikas Kendra. Under this initiative, groups of rural women have been formed and provided with work in broom-making within their villages, creating employment opportunities and improving their economic condition.

In Jagima village, under the Shankargarh Forest Range of Balrampur district, a group of 10 Pahadi Korwa women has been formed. Earlier, these women were unemployed and faced severe economic challenges. Under the Prime Minister's Janman Yojana, they have now been engaged in broom-making through the Forest Department.

The women of the group said that earlier, they had no work and were limited to household chores. Some women also shared that they had to work as daily wage labourers to support their families, and a lack of employment was a major problem for them.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Great step, but the government must ensure these women aren't exploited by middlemen. Direct market linkage and fair trade practices are crucial. The plans for millet processing and Mahua oil sound promising for additional income.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in rural development, I appreciate the focus on PVTGs. The 'within their villages' aspect is key—it preserves their community life while providing economic stability. More such hyper-local models are needed across India.
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Aman W
From daily wage labour to owning a small enterprise... this is true empowerment. Hope the SHG model works well for them. We should all try to buy products made by such tribal artisans to support them directly.
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Kiran H
A respectful suggestion: While the initiative is good, reporting often focuses on the launch. I hope there is a follow-up in 6 months on actual earnings, challenges faced, and scalability. Sustainable income is what matters, not just temporary activity.
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Meera T
Wonderful news! Using forest produce (for brooms) and traditional knowledge (millet, mahua) for livelihood is brilliant. It's eco-friendly and culturally respectful. More power to the Pahadi Korwa women! 💪

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