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Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, stakeholders discussed collaborative action plan for the upliftment of PVTGs and empowerment of tribal communities through PM JANMAN. The Indian Tribal reports

The initiative under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan by the Tribal Affairs Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is aimed at addressing the critical health and well-being challenges faced by India’s tribal communities. The Indian Tribal reports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion came in his first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme of 2025, which happened to be the 118th episode of his monthly address. The Indian Tribal reports

The Army Chief said cyclic incidents of violence are continuing in the northeastern State even as he did not rule out any "external dimension" to the conflict. The Indian Tribal reports

With 40 crore devotees from across the globe set to descend on Prayagraj to immerse in a once-in-a-lifetime-experience at the Maha Kumbh, the Union Culture Ministry has made grand plans to showcase India’s rich cultural diversity and heritage. The Indian Tribal reports

Speaking at a special meeting with tribal organisations and leaders at the Secretariat, while Reddy made several announcements related to the Adivasi community as part of his massive tribal outreach, he said he would meet them once every four months. The Indian Tribal reports

The apex court was hearing a writ petition seeking a direction to the States, departments and PSUs for immediate cessation of reservation benefits being extended to the ‘creamy layer’ within the SCs and STs. The Indian Tribal reports

The Tenyimi Union Nagaland (TUN), an umbrella organization representing five major tribes in the state, has expressed firm opposition to the Central government’s plan to fence the over 1600-km Indo-Myanmar border. The Indian Tribal reports

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chief Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar on Tuesday handed over voter ID cards to the members of the Jarawa tribe at their settlement in Jirkatang in South Andaman district. The tribe is categorised as a Particularly Vulnerable [...]

It reflects one of the many challenges being faced by the security apparatus involved in handling the affairs in the strife-torn northeastern State. Some relief, however, came in as COTU agreed to lift its economic blockade. The Indian Tribal reports