Instead of waiting endlessly for Government agencies to deliver, tribals in Odisha, aided by a couple of NGOs, have taken upon themselves to build bridges to drastically ease their tedious daily commutes. Niroj Ranjan Mishra lists out some examples

This Awardee has devoted his entire life to the rehabilitation of youths gone astray through his theatre art called Zadipatti, his magic and his award-winning developmental initiatives as a sarpanch. The Indian Tribal profiles him

The Modi Government’s tribal focus has resulted in the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for FY 2023-24 getting hiked by a massive 70% percent compared to the current fiscal that’s coming to a close. And compared to FY 2013-14, it is a 190% increase. The [...]

With as many as 13 States (404 ST seats) going to polls leading to the 2024 Lok Sabha (47 ST seats)elections, the Narendra Modi dispensation on Wednesday in its last full budget in its second term sought to make a big tribal push by announcing three major initiatives [...]

Addressing the joint session of Parliament, the President said the government has awakened the aspirations of the SC/ST/OBCs and now that the basic facilities are reaching them, these people are able to see new dreams, The Indian Tribal reports

In his first monthly radio address of 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (January 29) spoke about the good representation of the tribal community and people associated with tribal life among the Padma awardees this year. He said the echoes of the Padma Awards are being heard [...]

The octogenarian from Madhya Pradesh has been awarded the fourth highest civilian award for promoting the tribal Baiga art at the global level. Interestingly, she picked up the brush at the ripe age of 70 years. She yearns for a house of her own though. The Indian Tribal [...]

On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu, in her first address to the nation, lauded the tribal communities for their contribution to the society and environment besides the all-women team of India’s Mars Mission, The Indian Tribal reports

The 2-day event, organized as part of Republic Day celebrations and to mark the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, got underway with hundreds thronging the JLN Stadium, The Indian Tribal reports

Tribals hold the key to power as India has Assembly elections in 13 States in the next year and a half leading to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Put together, 404 Assembly seats reserved for STs besides the 47 ST Lok Sabha seats will be up for grabs, [...]