Abstract

Tribal development, being a critical issue draws attention of many stakeholders. The Govt. of India is also initiating many Community-Led livelihood initiatives to enhance the well-being and Quality of Life of various tribal communities. State governments are also implementing various policies for tribal welfare in tribal dominant areas. Jharkhand is one such state known for its rich tribal heritage and where state government has introduced JSLPS initiative meant for livelihood promotion of tribals. Many NGOs including PRADAN, Tata Steel Foundation, Udyogini etc. are also working for tribal development through Community-Driven Models. These community-led small enterprises are helping in women empowerment as well. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of such Community-Led Enterprise Models where enterprises are run by women entrepreneurs in selected villages of Jharkhand, where the majority of Tribal population resides. Data was collected through case study method from Community-Led Enterprises which are functional and engaged only women. Factors contributing in the success & failure of selected Community-Led Enterprises were documented and presented as case studies. Comparative matrix was developed to identify common challenges and concerns.

Keywords: Community-Led Enterprise, Women Empowerment and Tribal women of Jharkhand