Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have emerged as important institutions for promoting sustainable livelihoods, women's empowerment and community participation in rural and tribal areas. In Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, tribal communities possess rich indigenous knowledge related to medicinal plants, forest resources, traditional agriculture and biodiversity conservation. This study examines the role of SHGs in preserving tribal knowledge and promoting biodiversity conservation using secondary data published up to 2018. The study adopts a descriptive and analytical research design based on government reports, published research articles and official
statistics. The findings indicate that SHGs have contributed to income generation through the sustainable use of non-timber forest products, medicinal plants, organic farming and traditional handicrafts. They have also enhanced women's participation in biodiversity conservation, strengthened community awareness and encouraged the preservation of indigenous ecological knowledge. However, inadequate financial support, limited market access, declining forest resources and insufficient institutional coordination remain major challenges. The study concludes that strengthening SHGs through capacity building, financial assistance and policy support can contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation and sustainable tribal livelihoods in Jalgaon district. The findings highlight the
importance of integrating indigenous knowledge with rural development and environmental conservation programmes.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of India's most significant public health challenges despite the availability of effective diagnostic and treatment services. Maharashtra, one of the states with a high TB burden, has implemented several community-based interventions under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization (ACSM) has emerged as a key strategy for increasing public awareness, reducing stigma, promoting early diagnosis, improving treatment adherence, and encouraging community participation in TB prevention and control. The present paper reviews the role of community-based ACSM activities in strengthening TB prevention efforts in Maharashtra from a social work perspective. Using secondary data
collected from government reports, WHO publications, peer-reviewed journals, and policy documents, the study examines the contribution of community engagement, health education, behavioural change communication, and intersectoral collaboration in TB prevention. The review indicates that community participation significantly enhances awareness, improves health-seeking behaviour, supports treatment adherence, and reduces discrimination against TB patients. The paper concludes that strengthening ACSM interventions through active community involvement and professional social work practice can substantially contribute to achieving India's goal of TB elimination.