The Tribal Affairs Ministry’s updated status on implementation of the FRA offers up a state-wise break-up of the work done in this regard. Mrittika Jain sifts through data and rounds up the top performers, the laggards and a list of 'not applicables'

Against the backdrop of continuing infant mortality reported among the tribal children in Attappadi and the ever-increasing demands for more advanced health facilities in the region, the Kerala Government has decided to set up an Intensive Care Unit exclusively for the marginalized children. The Indian Tribal reports

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s noble gesture of transcending borders to install statues of tribal leaders hailing from other Northeastern States in Guwahati is winning him appreciation. The Indian Tribal reports

The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated the first-ever exercise for formulation of the statutory Tribal Development Plan and also finalized the modalities for the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana to be implemented in the 134 tribal villages of the Union Territory this year. The Indian Tribal reports

President Droupadi Murmu has said that IAS officers should work with passion to ensure that 25 years from now when India celebrates 100 years of independence it should be more prosperous, strong and happy. The Indian Tribal reports

After three decades of sustained struggle, tribals have compelled the Jharkhand government to come to terms with and the Army to “retreat” as Chief Minister Hemant Soren has ultimately refused to grant further extension to the Netarhat Field Firing Range, Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

On Independence Day eve, Droupadi Murmu, the first tribal President of India in her first address to the nation, hailed the Modi Government’s decision to declare November 15 as ‘Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas’ saying our tribal heroes aren't merely local or regional icons but inspire entire nation, The Indian [...]

As he inaugurated the two-day Jharkhand Janjatiya Mahotsav to mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People's Day, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren called for focusing on saving the tribals first in order to save the forests and animals, Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the initiatives will unleash the productive potential of the youth, and holistic development of the tribal community free from all discrimination, fear and insecurity. The Indian Tribal reports

The valour of 20 tribal freedom fighters including the likes of Birsa Munda, Tilka Majhi, Tantiya Bhil, Pulimaya Devi Podar and Tirot Singh among others finds a place in the third comic book released by the Ministry of Culture as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. [...]