Scheduled Tribes

However, a nationwide study has recorded a decline in goitre prevalence among Indian children following decades of universal salt iodisation, The Indian Tribal reports

The findings raise questions about whether existing maternal healthcare services adequately address the emotional needs of expectant fathers. The Indian Tribal reports

From the construction of a massive wooden chariot to the gathering of local deities, Bastar's Dussehra reflects a distinctive relationship between faith, community and regional history. Its absence of Ravana effigy-burning sets it apart from many of India's other Dussehra celebrations, The Indian Tribal reports

An ethnographic study of three Santhal-dominated villages in West Bengal documents Durga Puja alongside festivals rooted in nature, sacred groves and agricultural life. The findings offer a nuanced account of cultural exchange without suggesting that all Santhals share the same religious practices. The Indian Tribal reports

Revived in its present form after a period of decline, the tradition continues to connect contemporary celebrations with the history of the former Jeypore kingdom. The Indian Tribal reports

Setting aside his ministerial identity, he took on a revered Ramayana character whose welcome to Ram, Sita and Lakshman during their exile represents hospitality and loyalty. The Union Minister said his own community roots made the portrayal particularly meaningful. The Indian Tribal reports

For this Bhil woman, known as Beej Mata, seeds are more than a farming resource—they carry generations of knowledge, identity and tradition. As climate uncertainty grows, her simple practice of saving, sowing and sharing indigenous seeds offers important lessons for farmers and policymakers alike, writes Vikas Meshram

More than 54 lakh claims have been received nationally, but only about 25 lakh titles have been distributed, while over 11 lakh claims remain pending. The Indian Tribal reports

Tribal organisations and social activists have demanded an impartial inquiry and action under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The police version and findings of any formal investigation are awaited. The Indian Tribal reports

The polls restored elected grassroots bodies in the Council after nearly a decade. The outcome now puts the spotlight on the BJP-TMP alliance, the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord and the future of indigenous rights and governance in Tripura. The Indian Tribal reports