In Adilabad, tribals find new sources of income from forests
In Adilabad district, tribal residents are expanding their earnings by utilizing forest products. With district officials' assistance, they harvest lac from Palash trees and produce Mahua flower sweets, among other activities. These projects aim to broaden household incomes and enable tribal women to start small village enterprises, diversifying traditional forest‑based livelihoods. The scheme also provides training and market linkages, helping families reduce reliance on labor.