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Election Commission Announces Maharashtra, Jharkhand Polls

As many as 9.63 crore voters in Maharashtra to cast their ballot in single-phase poll on November 20.

There are 25 ST seats in the 288-member strong Maharashtra Assembly. 2.77 lakh members of 3 PVTGs are enrolled.

Over 2.60 crore voters in Jharkhand to vote in 2 phases on November 13 and 20.

There are 28 ST seats in the 81-member strong Jharkhand Assembly. 1.78 lakh members of 8 PVTGs are enrolled.

Results to be declared for both States on November 23.


Tripura Cabinet sanctions Rs 30 crore for tribal council

The Tripura cabinet has sanctioned Rs 30 crore to Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) for execution of six development projects. “The state cabinet has sanctioned Rs 30 crore to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) for execution of six vital development projects. Our government remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing infrastructure, livelihoods, education, healthcare, and the overall quality of life for the Janajati communities in the sixth schedule areas,” Tripura CM Manik Saha wrote on Facebook. The announcement came seven months after the signing of an agreement between the Centre-state government and Tipra Motha to solve the problems of indigenous people in the northeastern state.

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States and Union Territories in India have Scheduled Tribes

Emphasising the importance of technology in our lives in modern era, President Droupadi Murmu said it is not right that our tribal community be deprived of the benefits of modern development. The occasion also saw the launch of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes. THE INDIAN TRIBAL reports 

The Festival of Flowers is celebrated by Oraon tribals, mostly in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, on the third day of the Chaitra month. It will be celebrated tomorrow (April 11). Sarhul heralds the beginning of the New Year. The Indian Tribal brings you a pictorial presentation about the vibrant, lively and colourful festival, wherein nature is worshipped
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