Collectivisation: Tribal Self Rule (TSR) was a development initiative on a sponsorship-based partnership of Action Aid with Jan Chetna. It aimed to build tribal assertion for basic rights with opportunity created by the constitutional amendment concerning extension of the panchayats to scheduled areas (Panchayat Raj Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act). Under this initiative, Jan Chetna facilitated formation of the Bhakhar Bhitrot Adivasi Vikas Manch (BBAVM). This community-based organization has worked on various community development issues. Initiatives include promoting self-governance, ensuring equal participation of women and men at the Gram Sabha level, and leveraging government programs for simplified implementation.

• Build and strengthen tribal people’s organizations

• Ensure that tribal people have access to and control of resources within their traditional set ups

• Facilitate processes so that they have full opportunities to participate in governance of tribal areas

• Influence policy for the poor and marginalized

• Ensure access of the tribal over rights and entitlements