 
Vision Establishing a strong, vibrant, cohesive and progressive society founded
on egalitarian and democratic principles; ecologically sound management techniques
and social values with mutual cooperation and active involvement of people in development
process. Origin Unnayan, etymologically meant development, was founded in late80's
by a synergic group of young social workers as a response to the development paradigms
and paradigm shift in development, Unnayan owe its origin to the inexorable spirit
to those visionaries who envisioned a prejudice-free, vibrant, self-reliant and
value based society; a society free from the web trap to poverty and hunger. Although
Unnayan is young and juvenile, yet it has been able to create milestones in the
development scenario of Orissa through its participatory approach and process orientation
in development actions. Its got a formal recognition as a registered society in
the year 1990. Since then it has been operating in close proximity with the rural
and tribal communities in different pockets of Orssa. The organization has a modest
central office at Bhubneswar. Target Group Unnayan targets people who are socially
and economically marginalized. We emphasize upon certain primary stakeholders in
consideration to their felt needs. Major thrust is laid upon the following communities.
Tribals and dalits. Landless, marginal and small farmers. Women, children and vulnerable
groups Focus Unnayan's activates focus upon the emerging and felt needs of target
communities in certain programme areas. Promotion of livelihood sustenance measures
and agro based enterprises among marginalized section of people Developing and strengthening
traditional rural enterprises Disaster preparedness and responsive actions Social
capital restoration and social safety net programmes Research and advocacy on social,
economic, environmental and agricultural issues Learn about Unnayan Product View
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Profile of Orissa:
Orissa has the largest variety of tribal communities, which are at various stages
of socio-economic development. At one extreme are the group which lead a relatively
secluded and archaic mode of life, keeping their core culture intact, while at the
other extreme there are communities which are indistinguishable from the general
agricultural communities. The tribal people express their cultural identity and
distinctiveness in their social organization, language, rituals and festivals and
also in their dress, ornaments, art and craft.
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