Fisherfolk & Coastal Livelihood Development

Facilitate skill-based livelihoods (e.g., life jacket production, drying platforms). Promote Fish-FPOs, sea safety awareness, and convergence with fisheries departments.

Tribal Development & Social Inclusion

Ensure access to education, health, and forest rights for tribal populations. Promote indigenous knowledge and eco-friendly traditional livelihoods.

Child Rights & Protection

Prevent abuse, neglect, and harmful practices through community vigilance and institutional training. Promote child education and participation in decision-making.

Biodiversity Conservation & Eco-Restoration

Develop biodiversity parks, Vanams, and community nurseries. Create awareness and local leadership for protecting flora, fauna, and traditional ecosystems.

Climate Resilience & Adaptation

Train communities in water conservation, soil management, and disaster preparedness. Promote eco-resilient farming and coastal protection.

Surveys, Studies & Evidence-Based Planning

Conduct baselines, socio-economic studies, and impact assessments. Use findings to improve program design and guide advocacy.

Advocacy & Rights-Based Development

Advocate for forest rights, child safety, women’s welfare, and fisherfolk entitlements. Build community leadership for policy influence and public accountability.

Institution Building & Community Governance

Strengthen SHGs, FPOs, Youth Clubs, and VOs with democratic systems and MIS. Promote convergence with local governance institutions and schemes.

Digital Access & MIS for Development

Use mobile and web-based tools for awareness, data management, financial literacy, and monitoring. Train youth and women in ICT tools for field-level planning and transparency.

Renewable Energy & Green Technologies

Promote solar dryers, solar lighting, energy-efficient stoves, and biogas units (from dairy and kitchen waste). Build capacities in clean energy maintenance and entrepreneurship.

Revival of Weaving Livelihoods & Artisan Empowerment

Support traditional handloom and weaving communities through design development, raw material access, and direct market linkages. Facilitate artisan producer groups, cooperatives, and weaving clusters led by women and youth. Promote digital marketing, branding, and heritage conservation of rural craft traditions. Integrate weaving into LEDP programs and convergence with Handlooms & Textiles Dept., NABARD, DIC, and other partners.