Juang tribal women in traditional dress representing community strength
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group Empowerment

Sacred Earth,
Rising Voices

Executing the Juang Pirh Livelihood Programme — protecting land, water, and forest rights while strengthening tribal youth and women leaders in Odisha.

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35+
Villages Reached
9,046
Juang Community
13
PVTG in Odisha
About Us

The Majang Approach
Community House of Change

Like the traditional Majang — the Juang community house where elders deliberate and youth gather — Meera Welfare Society serves as a convergence point for tribal rights and sustainable development in Keonjhar district.

We are committed to executing the Juang Pirh Livelihood Programme, focusing on rights, entitlements, and empowerment. Our mission is to protect land, water, and forest resources while strengthening Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PTG) youths and women leaders to drive community development.

"The field situation, degree of people's marginalization, and growing destruction of public resources compel us to participate in and promote the Juang Pirh Livelihood programme."

Land Rights

Forest Rights Act implementation

Youth Leadership

PTG youth empowerment

Education

Literacy & awareness

Women's Rights

Gender empowerment

Tribal women engaged in sustainable farming practices Tribal women community gathering and empowerment Traditional Juang tribal village house in Odisha Tribal woman carrying forest produce, sustainable livelihood
Registered NGO
OR/2018/0214627
Our Programmes

Juang Pirh Livelihood

Protecting land, water, forest and other livelihood resources while strengthening PTG youths and women leaders

Rights & Entitlements

Securing Forest Rights Act (FRA) implementation, habitat rights, and land titles for Juang families. Ensuring access to welfare schemes and government programmes.

  • Forest Rights Act Implementation
  • Habitat Rights Advocacy
  • Welfare Scheme Access

Sustainable Livelihoods

Promoting traditional agriculture, water resource management, and forest-based livelihoods. Rejuvenating indigenous crop varieties and sustainable farming.

  • Canal & Irrigation Projects
  • Indigenous Seed Conservation
  • Vegetable Cultivation Training

Youth & Women Leaders

Strengthening PTG youths and women leaders to lead development and empowerment processes at their community bases. Building the next generation of Sardars.

  • Leadership Training
  • SHG Formation & Support
  • Community Mobilization
Education & Literacy Rural Development Poverty Alleviation Tribal Affairs
Tribal women farmers with finger millet harvest showing food security success
Our Impact

The Sardar Effect
Leading Community Transformation

Like the traditional Sardars who lead Juang Pirhs, our work creates ripple effects across generations. From canal construction to women's leadership, we measure success by the strength of communities.

25
Families with Irrigation Access
6
Hectares Cultivated
₹1,400
Income per Family (Fortnightly)
2
SHGs Formed

Success Story: Talabaruda Village

Through community participation, we constructed a canal from a perennial water source, transforming agriculture for 25 Juang families who now cultivate cabbage, tomato, bitter gourd, and ladies finger during the Rabi season.

"Our forefathers roamed every nook and corner of the hills. They were stronger and healthier. Through Meera Welfare Society, we are reclaiming our rights to the forest and our health."

MJ
Madhu Juang
Village Elder, Budhighar

"We are losing our identity and pride. The department controls everything now. Meera Welfare Society helps us fight for our community forest rights and dignity."

LJ
Laxmidhar Juang
Community Leader, Gonasika
Connect With Us

Gonasika
The Sacred Source

Like the sacred Gonasika hills where the Juang ancestors were born, we welcome you to join us at the source of change. Reach out to support the Juang Pirh Livelihood Programme.

Address

At- Mining Road, PO- Keonjhargarh
Kendujhar Town, Odisha, India

Phone

+91 9439391034

Email

info@meerawelfaresoc.org

Legal Registration

NGO ID: OR/2018/0214627

MHA: 104970056

FCRA: 104970056

Contact Person: Bimalesh Mohapatra

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