Geographical Coverage
Holistic Action Research and Development (HARD) - Our Operational Areas in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Coverage Overview
HARD operates in some of the most remote and tribal-dominated regions of Central India, focusing on Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Scheduled Castes (SC) communities. Our interventions span across 5 districts in two states.
Click on district markers to view program details. Map shows HARD's operational districts with color-coded program types.
Key Programs:
- Forest Rights Act (FRA) implementation
- Lac cultivation for tribal farmers
- Child marriage prevention
- Women's SHG promotion
Notable Impact
Somwati Gond's Success: Tribal woman from Kharuha village earning ₹8,000+ from lac cultivation after FRA claim approval.
Key Programs:
- Access to Justice for Children
- Child trafficking prevention
- Community awareness on child rights
- School enrollment drives
Notable Impact
Child Protection: Significant reduction in child marriage cases through community intervention and legal action.
Key Programs:
- Sustainable agriculture practices
- NTFP (Non-Timber Forest Produce) collection
- Organic farming promotion
- Water conservation initiatives
Notable Impact
Agricultural Transformation: Introduction of sustainable farming techniques to tribal farmers for improved yields.
Key Programs:
- Industrial area child protection
- Education for mining-affected children
- Health and nutrition initiatives
- Skill development for youth
Notable Impact
Child Safety in Industrial Zones: Enhanced protection for children in and around industrial and mining areas.
Key Programs:
- Child trafficking prevention
- Community watch groups
- Legal aid and counseling
- Rehabilitation of rescued children
Notable Impact
Trafficking Intervention: 18+ child trafficking cases registered with successful rescue and rehabilitation outcomes.
Regional Specialization
HARD tailors its interventions based on regional needs and opportunities:
Expansion Plans
Based on our successful models, HARD plans to expand to additional districts with similar tribal demographics and development challenges. Priority areas for expansion include:
- Additional blocks in existing districts for deeper penetration
- New districts with high tribal population and low development indicators
- Urban slum areas with migrant tribal populations
- Cross-learning with other NGOs for replication of successful models