Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster economic sustainability within rural communities in India, with a particular focus on empowering women. By leveraging locally available resources and skills, we strive to create viable livelihood opportunities that enable individuals to thrive in their own villages, eliminating the need for migration in search of employment.
About us
Our Motivation
In the states of Jharkhand and Bihar, the abundant flora lends itself to tasar sericulture, sustaining a traditional tasar silk production industry for generations. Within this industry, women from marginalized communities find an opportunity to earn cash income by crafting yarn from locally sourced cocoons.
Our Journey
Recognizing the potential for impactful change, Tribal and Rural Development Foundation (TRDF) advocates for a focused approach to yarn making as a means of livelihood, aiming to amplify its social impact. Moreover, TRDF envisions diversifying opportunities within the region, exploring avenues to broaden livelihood prospects.
Our Impact in the Community
TRDF works with women from rural communities, facing marginalization across economic status, social class and caste.
- At the end of 2023, TRDF had helped create livelihood opportunities for 461 women in rural Bihar and Jharkhand.
- By providing ongoing training, raw material, and marketing support, TRDF has supported the generation of an estimated INR 20.44 million in wages for women.
- On average, women engaged in part-time yarn-making can earn up to INR 4,500 per month with TRDF’s support.
TRDF strives to bolster the local economy and ecosystem, by creating income opportunities that eliminates the displacement caused by migration. Women are able to sustain a stable lifestyle for their families, ensuring uninterrupted educational opportunities for their children in the long term.
Our Team
Ms. Arati Pandya
Director
Mr. Pavan Aggarwal
Director
Mr. Hrishikesh
Advisor
Mr. Manoj Kumar
Production Incharge
Ms.SUJATA KHANDAI
Advisor
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