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YOJAK’s survey in Raigad and Pune, Maharashtra, unveiled challenges facing educated tribal youth who often struggled with unemployment or underemployment. To address this, educated men in their 30s and 40s were groomed for a year, fostering motivation for self-improvement and change.
Income generation activities with five-year targets were initiated, repurposing old temples and gathering places with machinery and training sessions under the “NEW AGE GRAMODYOG” initiative. Its goal: financial stability, protection against crises, and poverty prevention.
Strong bonds were formed with local beekeepers, jamun & karonda gatherers, and fishermen. We are dedicated to aiding them in obtaining better prices for forest produce through branding, framing, and cooperative registration.