Tribals in India, recognised by the constitution as the scheduled tribes have several safeguards to protect their rights and culture. However, socially, economically, and politically they continue to be some of the most marginalised communities in India. Often this is compounded by geographical isolation. Tribals living in remote terrains, often[Read More…]
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Madhya Pradesh: Congress MLA Umang Singhar puts forward Tribal and farmer’s demand
The recent state-level conference held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh by Congress raised many concerns in context with the welfare of the tribal community and farmers. Congress MLA from Gandhwani Umang Singhar said that the Central government had earlier announced to boost Minimum Support Price (MSP) however; the farmers seek aid in[Read More…]
Andhra Pradesh: 15 tribal die in a village after suspected food poisoning
In a shocking incident, as many as 15 people of a tribal village in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, have lost their lives in the past two weeks. The cause of death is suspected to be food poisoning. Another 24 people from the same village, Chavaraee in Y Ramavaram[Read More…]
Tripura’s sorry state of affair: Tribal couple sell daughter for ₹ 650
A shocking incident has come forward from remote Dhalai district of Tripura where a tribal couple sold their daughter as they were unable to bear the expenses of the infant. The family which belongs to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category sold the girl child for ₹ 650, according to[Read More…]