RDC came into existence in the year 2002 to work towards the upliftment and betterment of tribal communities in Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri district. The most disadvantaged Dalit, the Irula Adivasi community, did not have access to basic amenities, which furthered their distance from being a part of society. Our focus is on enabling women and children from these communities, as they are at risk of being exploited for their basic human rights. Though the government has specific schemes implemented for their welfare, many are unaware of those schemes. Through our initiatives, we encourage them to avail of social schemes that are implemented for them by the government. We carry out programs that can steadily and sustainably promote their livelihood, health, and literacy rate and educate them to exercise their rights to have equitable opportunities in society. In the long run, we aim to transform the society they live in and empower them.
An integrated approach to build a equitable and empowered society
OUR VISION
RDC envisions an Egalitarian society in which indigenous adivasi communities lead a dignified life and secure livelihood resources with access to customary rights over forests, lands and procuring basic human rights especially that of children and women's rights in socio-economic, cultural and political spheres.
OUR MISSION
RDC has been working with multipronged strategies and means to achieve its long cherished mission of attaining dignity, identity, and enduring livelihood sources for the indigenous Irula Adivasi Community.
Gender inequality, poor socio-economic status, and a and a lack of knowledge about forest production and marketing were some of the major problems that deprived the Irula community from having proper livelihood opportunities. We began our program to address these issues and generate awareness about gender inequality and value addition to the forest produces. Our vocational training program empowers women to earn an income and help their families. Further, we reached the most remote hilly areas of Thally and Kelamangalam, Kotayurkollai, and Thozhuvapetta blocks and trained the local community to utilize the abundant forest produce for their income.
Lack of infrastructure and distance are two main problems that tribal people face to have access to primary health care centres. As a result, pregnant women were anaemic due to vitamin, iron, and calcium deficiency, and new born death records were high. In order to make healthcare facilities accessible to them, we started Tribal Mobile Outreach Services which ensures holistic health development of tribal communities especially tribal women to have safe deliveries, and inoculation for tribal children.
Education is a key to open all the doors of opportunities. The children from tribal communities did not have access to education due to poor status and lack of quality education. Many were even pushed to work as child labours to earn income for their families. So, we conducted evening study centres, and improved the infrastructure of Anganwadis to educate children, and re-enrol students back to the school and encourage high school graduates to pursue higher education.
Evening study classes are conducted regularly for 280 children in their respective villages. This initiative seems to be a great platform for the children as it helps the children to focus more on studies, provides space for clarifying their doubts and also enables them to exhibit their talents and skills in the competitions and programs being conducted every now and then. Apart from education, importance is given for the holistic development of the child through teaching them Yoga and karate. Periodical tests are conducted to analyze, assess and trace the growth of the children.
Training on the Value - addition of the Non- timber forest products
In the Gethalli village , 18 women were trained on the value addition of the non- timber forest products
Promotion meetings of PFFPC at Kottaiyurkollai
On the 12th July 2022, a meeting was conducted to promote the work of the Periyamalai Tribal Women Federation at Kottaiyurkollai. The activity aims to encourage and benefit the tribal community women to become the shareholders of the Periyamalai Forest Farmer Producer Company (PFFPC) and involve themselves in income generation activities.
Campaign against Child labour and Child marriage
In order to create awareness among the tribal communities about the importance of education and to prevent children from falling prey to child labor, early marriage and early pregnancies, an awareness program was conducted on 14th June 2022 at Denkanikottai.
Enrolment Campaign
RDC organized enrolment campaigns in Kempagarai , Kodagarai and made sure that the dropout children enrolled in school again through the RDC Staff and volunteers. 50 children participated in the enrolment campaign. Enrolment and retention rates are monitored and counseling was given to the dropout children and their parents.
Special Medical camp for NCD (Non - communicable diseases )
Dr.T. Abinaya along with 4 nurses organized special medical camp. In this camp, BP, diabetes, were tested for the tribal community people. Also, HP, BP, Glucose, etc screening were done for the pregnant women. 113 community members between the age group of 30 – 60 years were benefited in this camp.For women, special test was conducted for breast cancer and uterus cancer. This camp was organized with the support of government primary health center and tribal health outreach team..jpeg)
Children club mela
A children's club mela was organized in 5 government schools of 5 villages (Bellaty, Thoddur, Onnaepuram, Chikmanji, Geratty) on 26.2.2022 in which 400 children pafrticipated.
Cultural and sports competition
Cultural and sports competitions were conducted in the club mela. Aim of the activity is to ensure holistic development of the tribal children. Denkanikottai Judge was the guest of honour. The following things were given to all the Government schools - Carrom,board, chess board, volley ball, foot ball, skipping rope, ring ball, Book about Tamil Nadu leaders, Life history of APJ Abdul Kalam, G.K books and story books.It is the small change that makes the biggest impact.
People have access to medical care
Backward communities received community certificates
People received Aadhar card
Families received ration card
Anganwadis are established
Mr P. Senthil Raja
General Body Member
Mr R. Karuppusamy
General Body Member
Mr Umasankar
General Body Member
Mrs J. Jobe Jesentha
Executive Member
Mrs K. Gowri
Secretary
Mrs R. Agnes Vimala
Treasurer
Mrs S. Nagamma
Executive Member
Mrs. R. Nandhini
President
Dr Hariharan
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Mr Angelis
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Mr Raja Samuvel
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Mr Jospeh Stalin - Project Officer
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Mrs Janani - Accountant
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Mrs Jeevitha - Health Co-ordinator
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Mrs. Shirly Joshua- Fund raising manager
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Account Number: XXXXXX4985
Bank: Indian Bank
Branch: Denkanikottai
IFSC Code: IDIB000D010
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No 51, Bypass Road, Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu- 635107.
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