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Forest Dwellers

Weakening Tribal Forest Rights Could Undermine India’s Climate Commitments And Carbon Sink Targets

India’s forests absorb 22% of the country’s carbon emissions, with millions of Adivasis acting as frontline custodians of these ecosystems. Yet, poor implementation of the Forest Rights Act and dilution of Gram Sabha powers raise serious concerns over the future of tribal-led conservation, avers Ankit Mishra


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Mega tribal event planned in Delhi to mark Birsa Munda’s 150 birth anniv yr

Around 1.50 lakh people, representing more than 550 tribal communities from across the country, are expected to participate in a mega cultural gathering at the Red Fort grounds in Delhi on May 24 to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Birsa Munda. Titled Janjati Sanskritik Samagam, the event is being organised by the Janjati Suraksha Manch, an RSS-linked organisation, and is expected to be one of the largest tribal congregations in the national capital since Independence. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest. The programme aims to celebrate tribal identity, culture, and heritage. Around 100 distinguished tribal personalities from sports, education, and public service sectors will also be honoured during the event.

In Numbers

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States and Union Territories in India have Scheduled Tribes