A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has alleged that thousands of acres of tribal land were transferred to missionary institutions in violation of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act and which led to demographic changes. Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

A massive tribal mobilisation, held during the ongoing 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Birsa Munda, at Delhi’s Red Fort brought together representatives from more than 550 communities demanding the removal of converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category. The Indian Tribal reports

A former teacher with a grassroots image, Tudu was inducted in the Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet and took oath in Santhali. Having won all the 16 ST seats of the State, the BJP is positioning his elevation as a message of stronger tribal representation in Bengal politics. The Indian [...]

The children worked for over 10 hours daily, from around 6 am to 9 am and again from noon until evening. In lieu, their families were paid a paltry Rs 1000-2000 per month. The Indian Tribal reports

It was a complete sweep of the tribal belts by the BJP in the two States in the recent Assembly elections. Interestingly, it stands in stark contrast to neighbouring Jharkhand, where tribals have been voting en masse against the BJP over the past two polls. The Indian Tribal [...]

The Sarna code issue carries significant political weight. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has consistently championed the demand, framing it as a matter of identity, dignity and constitutional recognition of the tribals. 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

Leaders and influencers stressed the urgent need to protect tribal traditions in the digital era. A dedicated digital platform to connect tribal talent, culture, and entrepreneurship nationwide was announced. Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

Addressing rallies in Purulia, Jhargram and Bankura,, part of tribal-dominated Junglemahal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought to reach out to the Adivasis raising issues of infiltration, land grab, demographic change and alleged insult to Santali language. The Indian Tribal reports

The BJP and TIPRA Motha contested against each other in the council elections despite being allies in the State government. The CPI(M) and Congress failed to win a single seat for the second straight time. The Indian Tribal reports