Shabari Adiwasi Vitta Va Vikas Mahamandal Maryadit, Nashik was established under the Ministry of Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, as per Government Resolution No. TDD-2396/45/CR39/ D-3, dated 9th December 1998. The Corporation is registered with the Register of Companies under the Companies Act, 1956, bearing registration number 25-13249/1999, dated 15th January 1999, having CIN number U74210MH1999SGC118747 The primary objective of the Corporation is to promote the economic development and welfare of Scheduled Tribe individuals. The Corporation engages in activities such as planning, promotion, assistance, advice, financial support, and protection. As per the Government Resolution of Tribal Development Department, State of Maharashtra bearing No. SCA-2021/CR16/D-19 dated January 25, 2023, various schemes aimed at providing training to tribal youths for self-employment and wage employment, training of tribal women, and regular skill development training programs (Account Head 2225 D 262) have been transferred to the Shabari Mahamandal. Furthermore, detailed guidelines regarding execution of the scheme "Employment Based Skill Development Training Program under Tribal Development Department" popularly known as “Eklavya Kushal” , has been issued vide Government Resolution bearing No.(GR) SDP-2022/CR46/D-9 dated February 16, 2024. Eklavya Kushal offers comprehensive residential and non-residential Skill Development training to the youth belonging to Scheduled Tribes in the state of Maharashtra. Its primary objective is to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue gainful employment or explore self-employment opportunities..