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No drop in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
1 year ago

No drop in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

December 07, 2023 12:14 am | Updated 11:04 am IST - NEW DELHI The Tribal Affairs Ministry on December 6 insisted in the Rajya Sabha that the population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups was not in decline, citing information provided by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. However, information, as provided by the Office of …

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Parliament will see more representatives from vulnerable tribal groups in future, says Speaker
1 year, 6 months ago

Parliament will see more representatives from vulnerable tribal groups in future, says Speaker

The Hindu  

Saying that diversity was at the core of Indian values, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that he was fully confident of increased representation of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in all walks of life, including in Parliament, in the coming years. A statement from the LS Secretariat said, “He expressed his full confidence that India would soon see …

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands rendered fragile by rampant tourism
2 years, 3 months ago

Andaman and Nicobar Islands rendered fragile by rampant tourism

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 08, 2022 11:00 IST The pristine beaches, mangroves, unique biodiversity, protected species of giant leatherback turtles, and cultural traditions of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the Bay of Bengal may be sacrificed to commercial interests if the Central government has its way. A Rs.72,000-crore project mooted by NITI Aayog in early …

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Covid-19 in Strait Island: Arjun Munda Says Tribal Affairs Ministry in Regular Touch with Officials in Archipelago
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 in Strait Island: Arjun Munda Says Tribal Affairs Ministry in Regular Touch with Officials in Archipelago

News 18  

Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda on Saturday said his ministry was in regular touch with the administration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where 10 members of the dwindling Great Andamanese tribe tested positive for the coronavirus recently. “The Andaman & Nicobar administration is alert to the safety of its tribe, especially the Vulnerable Tribal Groups, through Integrated Tribal Development Authority,” …

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COVID-19 | Five members of Great Andaman tribe test positive
4 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 | Five members of Great Andaman tribe test positive

The Hindu  

Five members of the Great Andamanese tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, have tested positive for COVID-19. Great Andamanese are one of five PVTGs that reside in Andamans archipelago and this is one of the first cases of COVID-19 infections among the endangered PVTGs of the region. They are all cooperating with us and are not showing any serious health …

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