Gandhinagar : A forest tourism initiative in Gujarat’s Vyara forest division is creating livelihood opportunities for tribal women, with four Vanashree restaurants collectively recording an annual turnover of over Rs 1 crore and benefiting around 100 families, state govt said on Monday.
More than 50 women are directly involved in running the establishments, while the initiative also promotes the sale of local agricultural produce. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
The statement said the initiative combines forest tourism with livelihood generation while promoting traditional tribal food. The steady income has improved financial security for tribal families, enabling them to support their children’s higher education and meet medical expenses without depending on others, the statement said. The restaurants are operated by women’s self-help groups and serve traditional tribal cuisine, including ‘nagli rotla’, traditional pulses and ‘nagli laddoos’. It added that the model has helped women transition from daily-wage labour to entrepreneurship. Download the TOI App.