Webinar on ‘Development and the Adivasis: Building on Strengths, Removing Barriers’

19 SEPTEMBER 2020   

Despite the richness of their spiritual, artistic and cultural heritage, the Adivasis who are the indigenous populations of India are among the most economically and socially underprivileged groups in the country. The Covid pandemic has only exposed their extreme vulnerability. This webinar explores the combination of long-term macro development policies and the transformation in society’s collective consciousness that would open the way for the genuine and meaningful participation of Adivasis – and indeed of all disadvantaged groups – in building a just and united society.

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The speakers for the webinar include Ashish Kothari, Founder of Kalpavriksh/Vikalp Sangam and co-author, Churning of the Earth and co-editor, Pluriverse: A Post Development Dictionary; H.S. Shylendra, Professor of Economics, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA); Rahul Banerjee, Social Activist and Secretary, Mahila Jagat Lihaaz Samiti; Priyanka Jain, Labour Researcher at Aajeevika Bureau and Archana Soreng, Member of UN Secretary General’s Youth Advisory Group for Climate Change.