Tag: Scheduled Tribes

Initially reluctant and resistant to give up the traditional way of home deliveries, Kondhs in Nawarangpur in Odisha have finally taken to the institutional delivery mechanism for pregnant women, Niroj Ranjan Misra reports

On 5th May, every year, the State celebrates its indigenous cultural icon for his pivotal contribution to the evolution of Santhali language through the creation of the Ol-Chiki script. Sandip Kumar Bal takes a look at how his legacy is being carried forward in Odisha

Shoot at Sight orders issued even as the Army and the Assam Rifles rescued thousands from violence-hit areas. Curfew has been imposed and mobile internet services suspended for five days after a mass rally organised by the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) to oppose ST status to [...]

Thousands throng the 'Tribal Solidarity March' called by a tribal student body in hill areas to oppose inclusion of Meitei community in ST category. Counter blockades and protests by Meiteis came up in the valley districts in support of their demand for ST status, The Indian Tribal reports [...]

This is possible only if the menace is controlled in the forested areas, which are mostly inhabited by tribal communities. The Indian Tribal tells you why, in its special report to mark the World Malaria Day (April 25)

Tribal youngsters can sometimes be seen running about energetically in a traditional game in several parts of Odisha. The game used to be played similarly in neighbouring Jharkhand but it has now seemingly gone extinct, finds out Niroj Ranjan Misra

With the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes also seeking an Action Taken Report, the Bengal police arrested two Trinamool functionaries a full one week after the incident and invoked provisions of SC/ST Act against them, The Indian Tribal reports

Since 2003, April 11 is observed as National Safe Motherhood Day in India. On this occasion, Niroj Ranjan Misra highlights how a fleet of unique bike ambulances and delivery vans have proved to be a boon for pregnant women, mostly Kondh tribals, and their families in over 650 [...]

They could be India's weapon to fight against food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty in tribal areas, according to a study by an international team of researchers. The Indian Tribal delves into its details

The Rs 70,000-crore project is a bid to augment rail infrastructure and connectivity in tribal dominated regions, The Indian Tribal reports