As we mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (on August 9), themed "Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being", Archana Jyoti dishes out two recent studies revealing why traditional midwives remain indispensable in tribal communities

The airport pays tribute to one of India's most revered tribal freedom fighters and is expected to transform connectivity and economic growth in north coastal Andhra. The Indian Tribal reports

More than a cultural performance, Dhimsa embodies community life, ecological wisdom and women's leadership among the tribes of north coastal Andhra. The record-setting event has renewed interest in preserving one of India's most vibrant indigenous dance traditions. The Indian Tribal reports

She said Bastar Pandum is helping preserve indigenous traditions while opening new avenues for tourism and livelihoods. She also pointed to improving infrastructure and education as signs of the region's changing future. The Indian Tribal reports

The agreement mandates community consent, equitable benefit sharing and capacity building for tribal youth besides generating sustainable livelihoods through science-backed biodiversity conservation. The Indian Tribal reports

The national conference brought together 150 Pahariya PVTG representatives from four states to prepare a five-year development roadmap as they said decades of welfare schemes have failed to deliver meaningful change. The Indian Tribal reports

The report by Utkal University’s Centre of Excellence in Studies on Tribal and Marginalized Communities urges systematic documentation of indigenous marriage customs before rapid socio-economic change erodes their centuries-old traditions. The Indian Tribal reports. Part-2

The study documents how parents, uncles, village elders and even mediators collectively contribute to bride price, reflecting a worldview where marriage binds entire communities rather than just two individuals. The Indian Tribal reports. PART-1

State clears Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure children with life-long illnesses and disabilities are not denied board examinations because of prolonged medical absence. The Indian Tribal reports

The panel will examine constitutional provisions, legal precedents and policies followed by the Centre and states before recommending a roadmap for Maharashtra. The issue has reignited a wider debate over tribal identity, constitutional safeguards and religious conversion. The Indian Tribal reports