Attappadi Projects
The Department of Botany in MES Kalladi College conducted a study on
Medicinal plants used for skin diseases by the tribes of Attappadi. For the
study conducted a survey to tribal hamlets of Thavalam and Mukkali area s of
Attappadi. Students prepared a questionnaire and collected the information
about the medicinal plants especially to treat various kinds of skin
diseases by interacting with the tribal people From the study it is found
that about 15 indigenous medicinal plants are used by the tribals of
Attappadi. They include Neem, Turmeric, Ocimum, Aloe vera, Calotropis,
Papaya, Erukk, Holy basil, Creeping tick trefoil, Vettila, Indiana Barnum,
Sweetwood, Henna, Teak, Fire plant, Tamarind. Students also conducted a
field survey to collect the plants and prepared the herbarium of the same.
“MES-Drive” for the Improvement in Education of Tribes in Attappady
Goal
To improve the educational status of tribal students in Attappady
The Context
This Programme has started as the continuation of the DREAMES-1 and 11(MES-Drive for the Empowerment of Tribes in Attappady and drive for the improvement of health status of tribals in Attappady). Access to educational institutions is a major factor for the educational backwardness of the tribal communities in Attappady. Since they largely live in remotely situated hamlets, they cannot have any easy access to schools, colleges etc. In Attappady the dropout rate is four times higher than the state percentage. The percentage of scheduled tribe students in MES Kalladi College is very less. College conducted a survey to study about the educational background of the students in Attappady. It is realized that the Dropout rate is very high in the Secondary level. In Attappady there are more employment opportunities and these positions are not yet filled due to the lack of qualified students. On the context of lack of educational improvement in Attappady, extension cell of the college in association with M.E.S Medical college has took initiatives to start an educational institution in Attappady. To reduce the dropout rate of tribal children in Attappady, efforts were taken by the MES Management committee.
The Practice
Education centre in Attappady is working strongly for the improvement in the education of tribals. Various activities so far organized under this project are:
There are a number of external factors that hinder tribal education. The schools in the tribal areas do lack the basic necessities. There is a shortage of teachers. The remuneration of teachers of alternate schools is meagre. By the use of this programme, many tribals become the beneficiaries of an educational institution. More than thirty tribal students were joined in this institution. Tribals become more interested in studies and they showed a symptom of positive changes by this endeavour. Students achieved better results in an internal test comparing with another centre. Students showed more interest in studies for the nearby hamlets, MES Educational centre was a big comfort as they have reduced their distance to reach school. The centre was the symptom of more relief to the tribals not only in the matter of education but also in all other matters related to the socio-economic empowerment.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
We are running this educational programme with many issues such as inaccessibility to the settlements and interior nature of tribal hamlets, language barrier, cultural barriers, lack of tribal sensitive functionaries, lack of continuing efforts and negligence of tribal parents towards education.
MES-Drive for the Empowerment of Tribes in Attappady
Goal
1. To ensure overall empowerment and standard of living of tribes in Attappady.
The Context
This Programme has started as the continuation of the DREAMES-1 and 11(MES-Drive for the Empowerment of Tribes in Attappady). Access to educational institutions is a major factor for the educational backwardness of the tribal communities in Attappady. Since they largely live in remotely situated hamlets, they cannot have easy access to schools, colleges etc. In Attappady the dropout rate is four times higher than the state percentage.The percentage of Scheduled tribe students in college is very less. College conducted survey to study about the educational background of the students in Attappady. It is realized that the Dropout rate is very high in Secondary level. In Attappady there are more employment opportunities and these positions are not yet filled due to the lack of qualified students. On the context of lack of educational improvement in Attappady, extension cell of the college in association with M.E.S Medical College has took initiatives to start an educational institution in Attappady.To reduce the dropout rate of tribal children in Attappady, efforts were taken by MES Management committee.
The Practice
Health center in Attappady are executing various programmes for tribal health. The execution of the project has done by the MES. Various activities so far organized under this project are:
Evidence of Success
By the use of this programme, many tribals were utilized in the Medical centre. More than 2,729 tribes have become the beneficiaries of this service. Tribals become more sensitive by this Endeavour. Comparing with other centers, tribals are feeling more comfortable with this centre. More tribals become beneficiaries, as they have to travel more distance to reach to another hospital. The center was the symptom of more relief to the tribals not only in matter of health, but also in all other matters related to the socio-economic empowerment.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
we are in deficient of a permanent building. To handle the emergency situation we are in lacks of Ambulance service. Even though we are running this programme for tribal empowerment,
we are running in shortage of Government funds. Thin many situations, tribals are reluctant to approach the medical facilities due to the lack of awareness on the importance of health.
“MES-Drive” for the Improvement in Education of Tribes in Attappady
Goal
To improve the educational status of tribal students in Attappady
The Context
This Programme has started as the continuation of the DREAMES-1 and 11(MES-Drive for the Empowerment of Tribes in Attappady and drive for the improvement of health status of tribals in Attappady). Access to educational institutions is a major factor for the educational backwardness of the tribal communities in Attappady. Since they largely live in remotely situated hamlets, they cannot have any easy access to schools, colleges etc. In Attappady the dropout rate is four times higher than the state percentage. The percentage of scheduled tribe students in MES Kalladi College is very less. College conducted a survey to study about the educational background of the students in Attappady. It is realized that the Dropout rate is very high in the Secondary level. In Attappady there are more employment opportunities and these positions are not yet filled due to the lack of qualified students. On the context of lack of educational improvement in Attappady, extension cell of the college in association with M.E.S Medical college has took initiatives to start an educational institution in Attappady. To reduce the dropout rate of tribal children in Attappady, efforts were taken by the MES Management committee.
The Practice
Education centre in Attappady is working strongly for the improvement in the education of tribals. Various activities so far organized under this project are:
- A comprehensive survey conducted to analyse the educational background of the tribals in Attappady. Post Graduate students from various departments were involved in this project.
- The course structure includes B.A (History) and B.Com
- Visited tribal hamlets to assess the educational situation.
- Provided motivation classes to the students
- Strengthened the working of Tribal resource centre
- Completely free education for the students.
There are a number of external factors that hinder tribal education. The schools in the tribal areas do lack the basic necessities. There is a shortage of teachers. The remuneration of teachers of alternate schools is meagre. By the use of this programme, many tribals become the beneficiaries of an educational institution. More than thirty tribal students were joined in this institution. Tribals become more interested in studies and they showed a symptom of positive changes by this endeavour. Students achieved better results in an internal test comparing with another centre. Students showed more interest in studies for the nearby hamlets, MES Educational centre was a big comfort as they have reduced their distance to reach school. The centre was the symptom of more relief to the tribals not only in the matter of education but also in all other matters related to the socio-economic empowerment.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
We are running this educational programme with many issues such as inaccessibility to the settlements and interior nature of tribal hamlets, language barrier, cultural barriers, lack of tribal sensitive functionaries, lack of continuing efforts and negligence of tribal parents towards education.
MES-Drive for the Empowerment of Tribes in Attappady
Goal
1. To ensure overall empowerment and standard of living of tribes in Attappady.
The Context
This Programme has started as the continuation of the DREAMES-1 and 11(MES-Drive for the Empowerment of Tribes in Attappady). Access to educational institutions is a major factor for the educational backwardness of the tribal communities in Attappady. Since they largely live in remotely situated hamlets, they cannot have easy access to schools, colleges etc. In Attappady the dropout rate is four times higher than the state percentage.The percentage of Scheduled tribe students in college is very less. College conducted survey to study about the educational background of the students in Attappady. It is realized that the Dropout rate is very high in Secondary level. In Attappady there are more employment opportunities and these positions are not yet filled due to the lack of qualified students. On the context of lack of educational improvement in Attappady, extension cell of the college in association with M.E.S Medical College has took initiatives to start an educational institution in Attappady.To reduce the dropout rate of tribal children in Attappady, efforts were taken by MES Management committee.
The Practice
Health center in Attappady are executing various programmes for tribal health. The execution of the project has done by the MES. Various activities so far organized under this project are:
- Mega Medical camp. 639 tribes participated in this camp. More than 10 specialisations were there. General medicine, paediatrician, ophthalmology, skin, dental, general surgery, community medicine, etc…
- The second camp were organised on 13-11-2016. Minister in charge of Scheduled Tribe A.K Balan inaugurated the camp.
- Two permanent doctors and six nursing staffs are working in medical centre. As part of medical camp 75,000 medicines were distributed.
- Tribal resource centre were started functioning to prove guidance to the tribals.
- Second medical camp were organised on 13-12-2016 at MES Medical Centre, Kakkupadi
- No consultation fee is charged from the tribals.
Evidence of Success
By the use of this programme, many tribals were utilized in the Medical centre. More than 2,729 tribes have become the beneficiaries of this service. Tribals become more sensitive by this Endeavour. Comparing with other centers, tribals are feeling more comfortable with this centre. More tribals become beneficiaries, as they have to travel more distance to reach to another hospital. The center was the symptom of more relief to the tribals not only in matter of health, but also in all other matters related to the socio-economic empowerment.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
- Inaccessibility to the settlements
- Language barrier
- Cultural barriers
- Lack of tribal-sensitive functionaries
- Lack of Continuing Efforts
- Educational attainments of tribes
we are in deficient of a permanent building. To handle the emergency situation we are in lacks of Ambulance service. Even though we are running this programme for tribal empowerment,
we are running in shortage of Government funds. Thin many situations, tribals are reluctant to approach the medical facilities due to the lack of awareness on the importance of health.
