Amrita Aranya Jeevanam (Indigenous Peoples' Project)

Attapadi District, Northern Kerala: This project an integral and holistic approach for sustainable development of the tribal people, reforestation and protection of fauna and flora throughout India. The first phase of the project is to improve the quality of life of the adivasi (tribal) population in Kerala, with a target of building 50 schools in tribal areas. An immediate goal has been set to build 10 schools, providing education for people of all ages, as well as childcare centres and vocational training centres.

Future Projects of Amrita Aranya Jeevanam include:

• Education and on-site training on hygiene, personal and community health

• Adult education and community welfare

• Education, Healthcare and Rehabilitation of tribal women

• Sustenance income for invalids, destitute, mentally ill & the physically handicapped

• General and Specialised Medical aid

• Housing projects

• Development and preservation of water resources

• Reforestation

• Educating the tribal people on protection of wildlife and endangered species

• Eco-friendly crop cultivation practices

• Co-operatives for marketing and financial assistance

• De-addiction Campaigns/Centres

• Cultivation and collection of medicinal plants

• Counselling for the tribal population

• Education on prevention of AIDS, TB, Leprosy and other contagious diseases

• In addition to this umbrella project the Math will also provide assistance for the implementation of the new and ongoing NGO schemes/projects in liaison with the NGOs and the Government, as well as development of schemes and projects formulated by the local people.