Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Adivasis Lead Community Eco-Tourism in Manyam Under Adi Karma Yogi Initiative
Imagine some towns in India are in beautiful forests, but they don't have many roads or places for visitors.
People called Adivasis in a place called Manyam wanted to fix this!
They are working with a government plan called 'Adi Karma Yogi' to make their homes into fun places for tourists to visit, like near waterfalls and rivers.
They are building bridges and clearing paths themselves, sometimes even better and cheaper than planned.
They are also setting up small shops and bathrooms.
Soon, they will get help to run these places.
The government is also helping by adding things like adventure parks.
They want to show off their special traditions and history in a new museum too, making their villages special for everyone to enjoy.
Adivasis in Parvathipuram Manyam district are spearheading eco-tourism development via the Central government's 'Adi Karma Yogi' initiative.
Community members are actively involved in developing infrastructure like bridges and paths around natural attractions.
The initiative aims to transform remote forest areas into sustainable tourism hubs while preserving tribal culture and livelihoods.
President Droupadi Murmu has recognized the project's success with a certificate of appreciation for the district collector.
Key attractions include waterfalls, pilgrimage sites, an adventure park, and a planned tribal museum to showcase local heritage.
- Who
- Adivasis of Parvathipuram Manyam district, Central government
- What
- Developing eco-tourism through community participation under the 'Adi Karma Yogi' initiative.
- When
- Ongoing, with national recognition received.
- Where
- Parvathipuram Manyam district
- Why
- To transform remote forest regions into sustainable tourism hubs, preserve tribal culture and livelihoods, and develop infrastructure with community involvement.
- Initiative Name
- Adi Karma Yogi
- District
- Parvathipuram Manyam
- Key Attractions
- Waterfalls, Temples, Adventure Park, Tribal Museum
- Community Role
- Infrastructure development, Facility operation
- Recognition
- Certificate of appreciation from President Droupadi Murmu