Maize is cultivated across nearly 65,000 hectares in this district, producing around 7.8 lakh metric tonnes annually but low market prices, limited awareness of MSP and quality-linked pricing remain challenges for growers, finds out Niroj Ranjan Misra

In her customary address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, the President placed cultural identity, indigenous wisdom and protection of nature alongside the country’s development goals. Her references gave a distinct tribal dimension to the national message. 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

Adopted at the conclusion of a two-day national workshop, the Declaration outlines institutional reforms, technology integration and community participation as the pillars of the future TRI ecosystem. The Indian Tribal reports

A two-day national workshop is expected to culminate in Bhubaneswar Declaration, outlining the future direction of Tribal Research Institutes across India. The Indian Tribal reports

His initiative demonstrates how tribal knowledge and community participation can help protect native crop diversity for future generations, writes Niroj Ranjan Misra

Both underlined the need for inclusive development centred on tribal communities and launched and inaugurated development projects worth Rs 47,600 crore across key sectors. The Indian Tribal reports

The illiterate man’s shocking act has exposed gaps in financial awareness and institutional response even as it has triggered administrative intervention and questions over banking outreach in rural areas. The Indian Tribal reports

Dozens of police personnel and local tribal villagers sustained serious injuries during a violent confrontation over road construction at the Sijimali bauxite reserve. The Indian Tribal reports