‘We Are the Employees of the Federation’: Kalashi Cluster Level Federation (KCLF), Tripura
摘要
The color-coded saris worn by the KCLF office bearersOffice bearer (OBs) and community service providersCommunity service provider (CSPs) have become one of their distinct identifiers, especially in the marketplace. KCLF was established as the first CLF in the Jolaibari block, Tripura, in 2018 and is representative of the diverse social groups in the area, where about half of the population belongs to scheduled tribesScheduled Tribe (ST) (STScheduled Tribes (ST)) and scheduled caste (SC) communities. The federation has made commendable efforts to reach out to remote areas of the block, areas with human-wildlife conflict and patchy networks. The entrepreneurial spirits of its members have helped develop strong marketMarkets linkagesLinkages, one of the significant reasons for the timely repaymentRepayment of loansLoans. A sound relationship with the gram panchayatPanchayat, regular training for social and livelihood purposes, and strong bank linkagesBank linkage have further strengthened the federation’s and its members’ capabilities. The KCLFKalashi Cluster Level Federation (KCLF) leadersLeaders continuously strive to expand their horizon to other interior areas of the block and further enhance the marketMarkets linkagesLinkages.