Scheduled Tribes

Strife-torn Manipur alone accounted for 3,399 cases of crimes against STs, which is a staggering increase from just a single case registered in 2022. The Indian Tribal reports

Caught in the crossfire between the Maoists and the State-backed Salwa Judum vigilante groups, they fled to the two neighbouring southern states two decades ago, only to face problems of a different kind to this day. Deepanwita Gita Niyogi reports

Once confined to the boys’ dormitories of the northeastern State, the rod-pushing duel is regaining visibility through government efforts, festivals and cultural revivals. The Indian Tribal tells us what the sport is all about

Adi Seva Parv aims to directly link tribal communities with government schemes through Tribal Village Action Plans and a Tribal Village Vision 2030, alongside health, education and livelihood drives. The Indian Tribal reports

On his first visit since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, the Prime Minister called for an end to violence, launched development projects worth over Rs 8,000 crore, promised rehabilitation of displaced families, and positioned Manipur as the “jewel of India’s growth story”. The Indian Tribal reports

His visit on September 13 has been officially confirmed for the first time. Launch of development projects, review of law and order, and outreach to displaced communities are expected to dominate the PM’s agenda even as the Opposition slammed his inordinate delay in visiting the strife-torn State. The [...]

This initiative reflects our collective resolve to build an inclusive and equitable India, she said while addressing a gathering of eminent tribal leaders at Rashtrapati Bhawan under the Abhiyan. MoTA, for its part, is holding a 2-day national conference on the mission. The Indian Tribal reports

Also known as ‘Togetherness Forever’, Mongmong is a vital six-day harvest festival celebrated by the Sangtam tribe of the northeastern State, steeped in ritual, gratitude, and community renewal. The Indian Tribal finds out more about it

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with a national consortium comprising IIT Delhi, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Naya Raipur, BITS Pilani and Tribal Research Institutes, has developed India’s first AI-based translation, transcription and language learning platform. The Indian Tribal reports

The civil society outfits have demanded a rollback of the 2023 Community Forest Resources (CFR) rules and the 2024 joint advisory, claiming they favour bureaucracy over gram sabha-led governance. The Indian Tribal reports