Tribal Development Program

DDSP started the work with development of Tribal Paradhi Community in Yavatmal District. The community lives in separate hamlet called ‘beda’ near some village.  Pardhi bedas are at a distance from other village. Pardhis do not socially mix with other communities as they are not trusted. Pardhis have their own traditions and beliefs a few of which do not match with main stream society. Bringing them to mainstream society required change in their outlook of the society as also change in outlook of mainstream society towards Pardhis.

To build trust for other communities, we frequently visited the Pardhi habitations, participated in their cultural activities and helped them in difficulties faced by them with Govt. agencies, etc. We undertke following interventions.