Strategic and technical approach of the project AID’s technical and strategic approach is grounded strongly in the culture of Munda tribes. Identification and reinforcement of good indigenous practices of the tribes on forest and community management for self-sustainable development. Greater stress on community self-help, mutual help, community self-management and community governance practices. Revival and renewal of the sacred sites (Sarna) and protecting and promoting sustainable forest management practices. Pro-tribal, pro-poor, pro-women, pro-forest, pro-environment and pro-livelihood as the nucleus of the strategy. Articulation of voices of the poor, strengthening of self-help forums of the tribes and their solidarity. Promotion of gender equity, equality, participation, inclusion of the poor and women and a right based approach to sustainable development.     The approach to be used is evolving, learning, knowledge and practice oriented.  Lessons from experience are the basis for propelling work forward. It is a purely community and citizen led, locally managed and controlled initiative.