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Madhya Pradesh

Enhancing lives and livelihoods of tribal and rural communities

A Cummins India Foundation-funded project enhancing the lives and livelihoods of tribal communities in Tendukheda block, Damoh district, through sustainable agriculture, integrated farming and ecological restoration.

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Overview

This project in Tendukheda block of Damoh district aims to enhance the livelihoods of tribal communities across 10 villages through sustainable agriculture, integrated farming systems and ecological restoration, promoting producer groups and strengthening FPOs.

By supporting diversified income sources such as livestock, fisheries and horticulture, the initiative seeks to improve food security, increase household incomes and build long-term resilience, while empowering women and facilitating convergence with government schemes. A total of 2,650 households and 10 local institutions will be directly engaged.

Key Strategies

Promote producer groups and strengthen FPOs across 10 villages
Diversify incomes through livestock, fisheries and horticulture
Build local capacities and empower women in decision-making
Facilitate convergence with government schemes for sustainability

Outcomes to date

1,892
Households reached in FY 2025-26
50
Producer Groups formed
120
Farmers adopted vegetable cultivation with drip irrigation
64
Farmers selling produce in markets
800
Vermi beds and compost drums distributed
300
Goats distributed to 60 farmers

Convergence with government schemes

Government convergence through line department partnerships

VB-G RAM G

  • Provides wage employment and rural infrastructure
  • BRLF facilitates CSO implementation through MJVS

SRLM, Agriculture and Veterinary Departments

  • Provide institutional and technical convergence
  • BRLF coordinates through MJVS

QUICK FACTS

District
Damoh
Block
Tendukheda
Villages
10
CSO Partner
Manav Jeevan Vikas Samiti (MJVS)
Project period
Jul 2025 to Mar 2026
Funding Partners
BRLF and Cummins India Foundation
Govt Partners
VB-G RAM G, SRLM, AATMA, Veterinary Department, Agriculture Department

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