Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, envisioned a society that promotes social and economic equality, particularly for the marginalised and backward classes. The government of India has undertaken several impactful initiatives to empower Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities, focusing on education, economic development, social welfare, and legal protections. • The National SC/ST Hub aims to enhance the …
The second batch of the Unnathi Startup City programme, a joint initiative of the Kerala Startup Mission and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development department to promote innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups from ST communities, is all set to begin. The Unnathi Startup City is proposed to be developed in the capital to provide incubation facilities and support for entrepreneurial …
Months after the Hattee community of Himachal Pradesh’s Trans-Giri area was declared as a Scheduled Tribe, anger is building among members over the delay in the implementation of the new classification. Ramesh Singta, chief spokesperson for Kendriya Hattee Samiti, told The Hindu: “More than 3,000 people were at the peaceful march today and we are planning a much larger rally …
Months after the Hattee community of Himachal Pradesh’s Trans-Giri area was included in the Scheduled Tribes list of the State, there is confusion in the Tribal Development Department about who the “Hattees” actually are and whether people already classified as Scheduled Castes should be included as members of this community. It noted that while the Bill introduced in Parliament excluded …
Published : Aug 10, 2023 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ On July 28, agitated members of the Muslim Gujjar-Bakarwal tribe of pastoralists converged on a bridge over the Tawi river in Jammu along with their livestock and staged a demonstration against the Central government’s move to include the “Pahari Ethnic Group” in the Scheduled Tribe list through The Constitution …
Soon after proceedings resumed on Tuesday morning, both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till noon due to Opposition uproar over their demand for a discussion on the recent border clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. - PTI Rajya Sabha | 6.00 p.m. Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day Proceedings will resume on Wednesday, December 14, at …
The Assam government and representatives of six communities demanding Scheduled Tribe status have agreed to a tripartite meeting to resolve the issue, following talks with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday. “Held a meeting with representatives of Adivasi, Chutia, Koch Rajbongshi, Matak, Moran and Tai Ahom communities with regard to their demand for ST status. The chief minister said …