Articles for Tribal Communities

The indigenous women saving India's endangered giant yams
3 weeks ago

The indigenous women saving India's endangered giant yams

BBC  

The indigenous women saving India's endangered giant yams Sai Krishan, Thirunelly Tribal Special Intervention Programme Lakshmi and Shantha with a species of tuber locally called the Noorang In a tribe in southern India, a group of women are working hard to revive the country's ancient native tubers, and bring them back into everyday culture. Sai Krishan, Thirunelly Tribal Special Intervention …

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What clicked for JMM in Jharkhand?
1 month ago

What clicked for JMM in Jharkhand?

Hindustan Times  

So, what worked for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led INDIA grouping in the just concluded assembly election in Jharkhand? So, social welfare policies such as Ladli Behna Yojana in Madhya Pradesh, Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra, and Maiya Samman Yojana in Jharkhand, which provide monthly financial support to women, have paid rich dividends and mobilised women beneficiaries in …

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Christian conversions and Muslim infiltration threaten Jharkhand’s tribal identity
1 month ago

Christian conversions and Muslim infiltration threaten Jharkhand’s tribal identity

Op India  

Amid the ongoing Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024, the echoes of ‘roti’, ‘beti’, and ‘maati’ resonate strongly. Santhal Pargana – From the first Christian conversions to present-day Muslim infiltration Khuntpani is part of the Chotanagpur region, which has been significantly affected by the Christian missionary conversion mafia in Santhal Pargana. In November 2020, the INDIA coalition government convened a one-day special …

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Odisha CM Announces Consultations on PESA Act Implementation
1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha CM Announces Consultations on PESA Act Implementation

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In a notable move, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Friday that his government would hold comprehensive consultations with stakeholders before implementing the long-pending Panchayat Act, 1996. “The previous BJD government, which ruled Odisha for over 24 years, displayed an anti-tribal attitude, ignoring the socio-economic development of tribal communities. The PESA Act empowers tribal communities with greater …

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Remembering Birsa Munda: The zealous warrior for tribal identity and sovereignty
1 month, 1 week ago

Remembering Birsa Munda: The zealous warrior for tribal identity and sovereignty

Firstpost  

Birsa Munda was more than just a tribal leader; he was a revolutionary, a spiritual guide, and an architect of social change who urged his people to stand tall against insurmountable odds Throughout the wheel of history, countless battles have shaped the course of nations, often memorialised as pivotal moments in grand narratives. On the occasion of Birsa Munda’s birth …

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Birsa Munda: Young tribal leader who inspired a movement for freedom
1 month, 1 week ago

Birsa Munda: Young tribal leader who inspired a movement for freedom

India Today  

Birsa Munda, a revered tribal leader and freedom fighter, remains an enduring symbol of resistance and pride for India’s tribal communities. Born on November 15, 1875, in the Ulihatu village of present-day Jharkhand, Birsa Munda rose to prominence as a revolutionary leader who fought against British colonial rule and the exploitation of tribal communities. Birsa Munda’s legacy is celebrated annually …

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Awareness programme organised on Forest Rights Act implementation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Awareness programme organised on Forest Rights Act implementation

The Hindu  

The Nilgiris district administration, in association with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, held an awareness programme on Thursday in Cairn Hill, Udhagamandalam, on the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Speaking at the event, Nilgiris district collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru said that the Forest Rights Act, 2006, enshrines essential principles of human rights, community rights, and the right to …

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T.N. govt. fellowships to support 70 students annually for research on tribal communities
1 month, 2 weeks ago

T.N. govt. fellowships to support 70 students annually for research on tribal communities

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Fellowship for Tribal Research, introduced by the State government, aims to support 70 students, including 45 research scholars, who are working on subjects related to tribal communities. While each of the selected 45 research scholars pursuing their Ph.D. or post-doctoral research would get a fellowship of ₹25,000 per month for a maximum period of three years, each …

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Jharkhand BJP Announces Strict Policy on Tribal Communities: 'UCC Out, Tribal Land Safe'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand BJP Announces Strict Policy on Tribal Communities: 'UCC Out, Tribal Land Safe'

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Jharkhand, but has explicitly stated that the Tribal community will be excluded from its ambit. He also promised to take back land from infiltrators in the state, with a specific focus on the tribal community.

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Tribal Culture: A Treasure for Sustainable Development
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tribal Culture: A Treasure for Sustainable Development

Deccan Chronicle  

President Murmu emphasizes the importance of tribal culture for the country's sustainable development. She highlights the rich traditional knowledge of the tribal communities and their deep connection to nature. The President expressed happiness over IIT Bhilai's focus on agri-tech, health-tech, and fin-tech, and noted that the institute is working to develop solutions for farmers and tribal communities.

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DRYSRHU Developing Organically Grown Custard Apple Seeds Sourced from Tribal Areas
1 month, 4 weeks ago

DRYSRHU Developing Organically Grown Custard Apple Seeds Sourced from Tribal Areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Dr YSR Horticultural University in collaboration with the Central Institute for Arid Horticulture Research Institute in Bikaner is developing organically grown custard apple seeds sourced from tribal areas. The research is focused on identifying high-yielding, superior-quality varieties suitable for cultivation in Andhra Pradesh and other pertinent regions.

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Unveiling the Tapestry of Tribal Art: A Journey Through the Heart of India
2 months ago

Unveiling the Tapestry of Tribal Art: A Journey Through the Heart of India

India Today  

The article highlights the importance of tribal art in preserving the cultural heritage of India. The exhibition, titled 'Silent Conversations: From Margins to the Centre', showcased the stories of tribal communities through paintings and a book. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the government's commitment to the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and the inclusion of marginalized communities in India's development.

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Several GCC warehouses need urgent repairs
3 months ago

Several GCC warehouses need urgent repairs

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Girijana Cooperative Corporation, established to advance the welfare of tribal communities by supplying goods needed by them or purchasing their produce, has 70 warehouses to store these products. Andhra Pradesh Bharatiya Adivasi Samakhya has raised concerns, particularly in the Killoi Colony of Mandasa mandal, and Himagiri and Lothur villages of Palasa mandal. Samakhya member G. Ramalakshmi said …

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Kerala govt. to offer ₹1,000 each as Onam gift to senior citizens of tribal communities
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala govt. to offer ₹1,000 each as Onam gift to senior citizens of tribal communities

The Hindu  

Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes O.R. Kelu has said that the government will be distributing ₹1,000 each as Onam gift to senior citizens among the tribal communities. Inaugurating the State-level Onam gift distribution at Plamoola Nagar near Thirunelly in Wayanad on Friday, Mr. Kelu said the decision to provide ₹1,000 to senior citizens, in …

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Elusive consensus: even those backing UCC demand exemption for tribal communities
4 months, 1 week ago

Elusive consensus: even those backing UCC demand exemption for tribal communities

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging of the issue of a Uniform Civil Code, albeit now termed a “secular civil code”, may be seen as his attempt at trying to complete the third big core issue of the Sangh Parivar after the construction of a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and abrogation of Article 370, but even within the Bharatiya Janata Party, …

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Centre launches project to train tribal students semiconductor technology, IISc Bangalore to provide training
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre launches project to train tribal students semiconductor technology, IISc Bangalore to provide training

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a project to help tribal students learn about semiconductor technology, which is essential in making electronic devices like smartphones and computers, Union Minister Durga Das Uikey said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Thursday. As part of the project, The Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to train 2,100 tribal students in …

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BJP begins preparation for Jharkhand assembly polls
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP begins preparation for Jharkhand assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has drawn a two-pronged strategy of sharpening its outreach in the tribal community by raising issues of local relevance and retaining support of the urban electorate by highlighting the deficiencies of the state government in Jharkhand, where elections for the 81-member assembly are due later this year. Ahead of the assembly elections later this year, there …

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PM Praises Araku Valley Coffee in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Praises Araku Valley Coffee in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the efforts of Girijan Cooperative Corporation in promoting Araku Valley coffee on a global scale. Expressing his “Mann Ki Baat” before the country, he went on to highlight the significance of Araku Valley coffee, which is cultivated by tribal communities in the agency areas of Alluri Sitaramaraju district with the support of …

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Union Tribal Affairs Minister promises to look into Great Nicobar clearances
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Tribal Affairs Minister promises to look into Great Nicobar clearances

The Hindu  

The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry will be looking into the forest clearance paperwork of the ₹72,000-crore infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island that the National Democratic Alliance government has been pushing for, and accordingly determine next steps, Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has said. While speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Oram, handling the Tribal Affairs portfolio for the third time, …

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100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states
6 months, 3 weeks ago

100 years ago, US citizenship for Native Americans came without voting rights in swing states

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Voter participation advocate Theresa Pasqual traverses Acoma Pueblo with a stack of sample ballots in her car and applications for absentee ballots, handing them out at every opportunity ahead of New Mexico’s Tuesday primary. New Mexico is trying something new — a test run of sorts for many new and contested provisions that are part of …

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For Udaipur’s Holi, Rajasthan’s semal trees are going up in flames
7 months, 1 week ago

For Udaipur’s Holi, Rajasthan’s semal trees are going up in flames

The Hindu  

On the eve of Holi in Udaipur, Subash Chowk, a prominent intersection surrounded by luxury hotels, is transformed. “It is astonishing to see the ecologically important semal tree sobbing in Udaipur’s tallest Holika Dahan. Its roots, fruits, seeds, stem, stem bark, and gum are all medicinally valuable,” Vartika Jain, an assistant professor at the Government Meera Girls’ College, Udaipur, wrote …

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Nandurbar Lok Sabha Elections: Few Bumps on the Road, But It's Advantage BJP
7 months, 1 week ago

Nandurbar Lok Sabha Elections: Few Bumps on the Road, But It's Advantage BJP

News 18  

The Nandurbar Lok Sabha constituency is one of 48 parliamentary constituencies in Maharashtra. Sources say the tribal population’s anger over the Manipur violence, apprehension over the Uniform Civil Code and the Congress allegations that the BJP is looking to rewrite the Constitution may dent the saffron party’s vote share in Nandurbar, but the popularity of sitting MP and BJP candidate …

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Adilabad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Atram Suguna's Strong Ground Connect Gives Congress the Edge Over BJP, BRS
7 months, 1 week ago

Adilabad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Atram Suguna's Strong Ground Connect Gives Congress the Edge Over BJP, BRS

News 18  

The Adilabad Lok Sabha constituency is one of 17 parliamentary constituencies in Telangana. Sitting MP — Soyam Bapu Rao Candidates — Atram Sakku, Godam Nagesh and Atram Suguna Voting Date — May 13, 2024 Political Dynamics Overview: It’s an interesting triangular contest in Adilabad this time with the Congress fielding newcomer and popular tribal teacher Atram Suguna against seasoned politicians …

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As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases

Hindustan Times  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was a frigid winter morning when authorities found a Native American man dead on a remote gravel road in western New Mexico. As people gathered around the nation on Sunday to spotlight the troubling number of disappearances and killings in Indian Country, authorities say the New Mexico case represents the kind of work the U.S. Department …

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