Marginalised communities have the lowest levels of literacy, health and food security in the country. They live in some of the most resource-rich states and call forests their home.
Oxfam India works towards fair sharing of natural resources, specifically land, minerals and energy, and ensuring better livelihoods for tribals and other forest-dependent communities.
In particular, we work with our partners to improve the implementation of progressive legislations such as the Forest Rights Act, 2006, and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015.
Access to energy plays a large role in the development of livelihoods and delivery of healthcare and education to the remotest parts of India. Our work harnesses renewable energy to benefit local economies that are dependent on forest produce. Based on evidence, we advocate for the inclusion of rural health and education in the renewable energy priorities of the country.
Stories of Change
Stories that inspire us.
15 Mar, 2019
Uttar Pradesh
Challenging Gender Bias through Innovative Farming Practices
Forty-year-old Shanti Devi (in photo) a woman farmer in Uttar Pradesh, lives in Musadei village (Mitauli block) in Lakhimpur Kheri district with her husband and five children.
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15 Mar, 2019
Uttar Pradesh
Manju Devi's Journey Towards Self Reliance
Often the cost of cultivation and input costs are very high which pushes a farmer to debt.
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25 Apr, 2019
Odisha
Mobilising Forest Dwelling Communities to Claim Individual and Community Forest Rights
“I stay in the Bijali village which is surrounded by mountains and forests on all sides.
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11 Dec, 2020
Godda, Jharkhand
Women Spearheading Leaf Plate Trade in Jharkhand
Oxfam India set up 14 leaf plate machines in Godda, Jharkhand.
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14 Feb, 2021
Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand
Solar Boost For Rural Livelihood
A couple of months ago we brought to you the story of the Businesswomen of Godda who were invo
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06 Sep, 2021
Nalanda, Bihar
Stitching A Brighter Future
Priti Ranjan is ecstatic with her new sewing machine.
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