ICMR-NIRTH Bid To Connect Tribal Healers With Mainstream Health System June 23, 2023While acknowledging the traditional healers as Tribal Health Ambassadors, the ICMR-NIRTH study aims at encouraging them to act as a channel for timely referral of cases needing immediate medical attention to Government health centres, The Indian Tribal reportsNew DelhiThe Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National [...]
Munda Underscores Importance Of Education, Health To Tribals May 11, 2023The Union Tribal Affairs Minister pointed out that the Modi government is committed to providing quality education to tribal children in their mother tongue even as he inaugurated several new wings at Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Hospital, Attapaddy, Kerala, The Indian Tribal reports
With Unicef’s Help, Tribals Shun Unsafe, Old Practice Of Giving Birth May 8, 2023Initially 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
Winning The Immunisation Battle In Odisha’s Backwaters April 26, 2023A 30-year-old Kondh tribal In Odisha has overcome all odds in the last four years to drill in the benefits of immunization among his community, which resists everything alien making inroads into their society. In the ongoing World Immunisation Week (April 24-30), Niroj Ranjan Misra brings you Tarenga [...]
India’s Mission 2030 For Malaria Elimination Needs Focus On Tribals April 24, 2023This 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)
Kandhamal’s Expectant Mothers Have A Godsend, Unique Bike Ambulances And Delivery Vans April 10, 2023Since 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 [...]
Nuapada’s Majhi Tribals Test The Strength Of The Nuptial Knot November 27, 2022Symbolism abounds in the Majhi wedding rites, with a small test thrown in. Niroj Ranjan Misra attends a function full of music, curious customs and a visarjan at the end
Blind Tribal Cricketer Makes A Mark For Himself November 8, 2022Santhali boy Lallu loved cricket from childhood and never let his humble background or his handicap lessen his passion. Niroj Ranjan Misra trails the life's journey of the fiery all-rounder
कोंध आदिवासी वैद्यों की पारम्परिक चिकित्सा प्रणाली को बचाने की कवायद July 8, 2022पारम्परिक विधि से इलाज करने वाले चिकित्सक, जिन्हें ओडिशा में जानकार भी कहा जाता है, आदिवासी वैद्य परम्परा को संरक्षित, विस्तारित करने के लिए सामूहिक प्रयास कर रहे हैं। नीरोज रंजन मिश्रा ने इसकी उपयोगिता बनाए रखने के लिए उनकी योजना के बारे में विस्तार से बात की।
Twists And Turns Come Easy For This Odisha Tribal July 1, 2022Yoga has won this Gond teenager many laurels and he is eagerly awaiting more. Niroj Ranjan Misra finds out the flexible 16-year-old has set his sights on the world stage
