Mahua Ladoo & Mogi Bhog : Tribal Traditions of Maharashtra

At Shabari Naturals, every traditional tribal recipe tells a story — a story of forests, family traditions, seasonal living, and generations of knowledge preserved...
Jul 22 2026

Why Supporting Tribal Products Matters: A Story from Maharashtra’s Forests

During my visit to the tribal regions of Maharashtra, especially in Nandurbar, I understood something that changed the way I look at natural products....
Jul 22 2026

The Risk of Losing Traditional Knowledge — And Why It Matters Today

In many tribal communities across Maharashtra, knowledge does not come from books, classrooms, or written records. It comes from living. It is learned by walking through forests,...
Jul 22 2026

Climate Change and Forest Communities: The First to Feel the Impact

Climate change is often spoken about in global conversations — in terms of rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and international policies. But its earliest and most immediate...
Jul 22 2026

The Invisible Struggle: Why Tribal Forest Produce Often Goes Undervalued

In the forests of Maharashtra, value is not created in factories or marketplaces. It begins quietly — in the early hours of the morning,...
Jul 22 2026

From Dependency to Decision-Making: How Tribal Communities Are Gaining Control Over Their Future

For many years, tribal communities were viewed primarily as recipients of aid and development programs. Today, across Maharashtra’s tribal regions, this narrative is changing. A...
Jul 22 2026

Evenings in a Tribal Village: Where Life Slows Down and Stories Begin

As the sun begins to set behind the forests of Maharashtra, tribal villages slowly change their rhythm. The day’s work comes to an end....
Jul 22 2026

Tribal Self-Help Groups: Quiet Leaders of Change in Forest Villages

Change in tribal villages does not arrive with announcements.It begins with small gatherings. Under a tree, in a courtyard, or inside a simple community...
Jul 22 2026