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Highlights key programs, advocacy initiatives, research findings, and impact on marginalized communities. It also includes financial transparency, partnerships, policy engagement, and major events carried out throughout the year.
The idea of a “People’s Manifesto” began at the 1995 Tamil Nadu Social Summit, and since then TNPFSD and SW-TN have actively shaped it during every state election.
The Puthirai Vannar Study examines livelihood opportunities, social exclusion, and the persistent discrimination faced by the community. It highlights systemic challenges while offering insights and recommendations for inclusive development and social justice.
Bi Monthly Magazine covering program updates, community stories,Articles, and advocacy highlights from across Tamilnadu.
Highlights key programs, advocacy initiatives, research findings, and impact on marginalized communities. It also includes financial transparency, partnerships, policy engagement, and major events carried out throughout the year.
Dalit communities still face challenges in education and development due to poverty and lack of resources.
The 1999 “People’s Manifestos vs Party Manifestos” highlighted the gap between people’s real needs and political party promises.
A Study of Kadar Tribe in Valparai explores the livelihood, culture, and development challenges faced by the Kadar tribal community.
The state’s progress while pointing out persistent inequalities in education, health, and livelihoods among marginalized communities.
highlights key programs, research, and advocacy efforts promoting social justice and inclusive development. It showcases initiatives focused on education, livelihood, and empowerment of marginalized communities.
How elections work, how people vote, and the main political trends in the state, while highlighting key issues and the importance of people’s participation in democracy.
The study on land holding patterns of Malayali tribes in Javvadhu Hills highlights land ownership, usage, and challenges affecting their livelihoods.
The Publication calls for more inclusive and people-centered policies to achieve social justice and balanced development.
how government spending reflects public priorities and ensures accountability and transparency in development.
How budgeting can address women’s needs and promote gender equality in development.
Highlights the gap between official reports and the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities.
Dalits’ Hopes Betrayed exposes how funds meant for Dalit development were misused or poorly implemented, failing to meet their needs.
The Missing Dimension highlights how Dalit issues were largely ignored in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
It highlights the gap between political promises and public needs, while bringing out key issues raised by people’s movements and marginalized communities.
Explores state-level approaches to integrate gender perspectives into budgeting for more inclusive development.
Examines how public spending supports food security and the realization of the right to food.
Tamil Nadu exposes ongoing child labor and exploitation in the cotton industry.
Highlights progress and challenges in making state budgets more responsive to women’s needs.
Highlights how Dalit women are doubly excluded from policies that ignore both caste and gender realities.
Highlights the double discrimination faced by Dalit women based on both caste and gender
Reveals hidden issues and challenges faced by SC/ST communities that are often overlooked in policies and data.
Examines how funds allocated for SC/ST development were utilized and highlights gaps in implementation.
The demands of marginalized communities and urges political parties to include them in their policies and manifestos.
Key demands submitted to the Tamil Nadu government for the welfare and development of marginalized communities.
Reviews central government schemes for Scheduled Castes and highlights gaps in their implementation and impact.
KARPI (Educate) proposes a unique education policy for Tamil Nadu aimed at promoting social equity and inclusive learning for all.
Highlights the conditions, rights, and development challenges faced by Scheduled Tribe communities in Tamil Nadu.
Post Matric Scholarship supports students from marginalized communities to continue higher education by covering their academic expenses.