Thousands of Adivasi farmers in Odisha are now getting engaged in farming Alsi that has high nutritional, medicinal and commercial values. Experts say, its farming and marketing ought to be promoted by the Government as it does for millet under its Millet Mission, writes Niroj Ranjan Misra

From embroidered shawls to paintings to jaggery to red ants’ chutney, the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the products will go a long way in preserving and promoting the rich adivasi heritage of the State, The Indian Tribal reports

Trained by scientists in organic mulching, tribal farmers in a couple of districts in the eastern State are reaping benefits in turmeric farming as their earning has witnessed a five-fold increase. Niroj Ranjan Misra takes a close look

The Kondhs’ wedding ceremony takes place over two days packed with fun, food and music. Niroj Ranjan Misra joins a marriage procession to get a better look

Many varieties of kheer are made in different regions and Odisha is no different. The tribals here make kheer from the healthy millet and it’s a recipe worth a try, sees Niroj Ranjan Misra

Dancing, singing and a quick wit are all needed during an evening’s entertainment in many tribal communities in Odisha. Niroj Ranjan Misra joins in the fun

For the first time in 91 years, Badampahar and Rairangpur, from where President Droupadi Murmu hails, have come up on the Railways map and express trains have started, The Indian Tribal reports

Faced with protests from several quarters, including the Opposition, the Naveen Patnaik dispensation has put the Cabinet decision in this regard on hold, The Indian Tribal reports

The Naveen Patnaik government feels the move will give a big boost to industrialisation as non-availability of land was a major hindrance in implementing developmental projects. The decision was taken following recommendations of the Scheduled Tribes Advisory Council, The Indian Tribal reports

The 44th Governing Body Meeting of the ATLC, comprising eminent members of multiple indigenous communities, convened on 17th July to approve the proposal of ‘Reimagining ATLC’’. Shivangi Behera and Anushree Rai explain its importance and relevance