About Us

Who we are

Kotra Adivasi Sansthan (KAS) was founded on October 16, 1998. It’s founding members were tribal women and men who believed that to solve problems of the tribal region, the involvement of the community was necessary.

Vision

KAS envisions a society where tribals are respected for their indigenous knowledge and live their life with dignity.

Mission

Empowerment of the tribals so that they become capable of organizing themselves to collectively solve the problems that they face.

Our Focus Areas

Activating and empowering PESA Gram sabha

Support for Migrant laborers' source and destination

Promoting women leadership and livelihood

Safety and education of Children

Youth employment

Health and malnutrition

Awareness of law in the tribal region and reaching to the community

Where we work

KAS began its work in Kotra block of Udaipur district. Kotra is a tribal populated area where 95% of the population belongs to Bhil and Garasiya tribes. 39% of the land in the forest in Kotra and it is a part of the community’s livelihood. This block is adjacent to the Sabarkantha block of Gujarat where most of the community people go to earn wages. Apart from Kotra, KAS works with the community in Falasiya, Jhadol & Girva of Udaipur district and Pindwada of Sirohi district. From villages in South Rajasthan to migrant laborers in Sumerpur of Pali district, we work with all of them.