Vision

Manya Pragathi envisions the holistic empowerment of Indigenous communities by strengthening education, tribal rights, native languages, cultural heritage, customs, and arts. The organization also emphasizes socio-economic and socio-technological advancement, alongside the preservation of in-situ habitats, biodiversity, and forest ecosystems.

Mission

Manya Pragathi aims to collaborate with state and national governments, judiciary, educational institutions, community leaders, media, and organizations at the local, regional, and international levels. The mission is to promote indigenous education, employment, career guidance, access to higher education, tribal rights, implementation of tribal and forest acts, adherence to international laws on indigenous peoples, and awareness around climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and forest conservation.

Core Values

At Manya Pragathi, the following core values form the foundation of our identity and guide how we function in pursuit of our mission:

Independence

Manya Pragathi operates as an autonomous, non-profit organization, free from external control or influence. It is accountable solely to its members and the public it serves, upholding transparency and ethical governance.

Impartiality

The organization is firmly rooted in impartiality. All services are delivered without bias, favoritism, self-interest, or discrimination. Manya Pragathi adheres to international standards to ensure that its work remains fair, just, equitable, and objectively focused on indigenous development.

Confidentiality

Committed to trust and discretion, Manya Pragathi maintains strict confidentiality in all matters related to its services. Information obtained during engagements, including mediation, remains protected unless disclosure is legally mandated. Any sensitive information shared with mediators will not be passed on without consent or lawful obligation.

Integrity

Manya Pragathi is dedicated to earning the trust of tribal communities and society through integrity and professionalism. Our team commits to:

• Acting consistently with honesty, decency, and good character.

• Prioritizing the organization's mission over personal gain.

• Remaining neutral and unbiased, free from tribal, or social influence during decision-making.

Respect for Diversity

Valuing diversity is central to Manya Pragathi’s ethos. Our programs and services are designed to honor and promote inclusivity. Team members are expected to:

• Recognize and educate about the cultural values of different ethnic groups.

• Collaborate respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Treat everyone fairly, with politeness, patience, and without discrimination.

• Listen actively and strive to understand varied perspectives and needs.

• Foster dialogue across differences and challenge prejudice, discrimination, and social exclusion.

• Provide practical support to vulnerable indigenous populations.

Professionalism

Manya Pragathi maintains the highest standards of professionalism in all its work by:

• Upholding the organization’s mission with dedication and expertise.

• Delivering services with competence, responsibility, and efficiency.

• Employing creativity and resourcefulness in conflict resolution and mediation.

• Being results-oriented, time-sensitive, dependable, and responsive.

• Demonstrating strong interpersonal, intercultural, and tactful communication skills.