Scheduled Tribes

The President expressed confidence that India could eliminate sickle cell-related diseases well before 2047 through collective efforts by states and communities. The Indian Tribal reports

Maintaining that tribal communities embody the core inspirations of spirituality through their close relationship with nature, she stressed that true empowerment goes beyond economic growth and must be rooted in self-respect, awareness and social responsibility. The Indian Tribal reports

Climate-induced distress is deepening an already fragile social crisis in the Darjeeling, Terai and Dooars regions with women bearing the brunt, finds out Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

From Madhya Pradesh to Jharkhand to Chhattisgarh, tribal communities are calling for distinct recognition of their traditional faiths in the national Census. They argue that a separate code is essential to prevent the statistical dilution of indigenous religious identities. Vishal Tiwari takes a closer look

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

The Chief Minister’s defence argued there was no direct evidence connecting him to the disputed land, but the court declined to discharge him at this stage. Sudhir Kumar Mishra reports

Emerging from the backdrop of a movement against unchecked development, a 31-year-old’s victory reflects how the youth’s environmental concerns are increasingly shaping conversations around governance and democracy, writes Aanchal Seth

The unique alliance of ancient forest wisdom and cutting-edge satellite technology is quietly reclaiming the wild and bringing long-lost visitors back to the canopy, writes Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

The tour also drew attention online after Modi gifted Melody chocolates to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reviving the viral “Modi + Meloni = Melody” trend on social media. The Indian Tribal 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