Forest Rights Dispute in Madhya Pradesh
The establishment of the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh in 2023 has triggered a forest rights dispute, with 52 villages raising concerns over…
Tribals
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme
The Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme, launched in Odisha, provides a one-time incentive of ₹5,000 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students enrolling in Class IX…
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, on Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. With a budget of…
Mankidia Community Granted Habitat Rights in Odisha Forests
The Mankidia community in Odisha has been granted habitat rights, making them the sixth Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to receive this recognition under the…
Tribal Affairs Amendment Bills 2024
In summary, the Tribal Affairs Amendment Bills 2024 are significant legislative measures aimed at updating the lists of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.…
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)
Background Financial Aspects Beneficiaries Interventions and Provisions Related Ministries’ Involvement Related Initiatives
Habitat Rights
In recent news, the Baiga group has become the second community to receive habitat rights in Chhattisgarh, following the Kamar group’s recognition in August. Both…
Vachathi Incident- Background, Recent Verdict & its Significance
Vachathi, a tribal village in Tamil Nadu, faced a tragic incident in 1992 involving illegal sandalwood smuggling and a brutal crackdown by the state. …
