Scheduled Tribes

But absence of central database for carriers and diseased despite about 10% of tribals being gene carriers impeding prevention and elimination efforts

Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, MP and Odisha are yet to frame the PESA Rules; Centre to take up the matter with the respective State Governments

National conference on PESA held jointly by Union Ministries of Tribal Affairs and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

As many as 17 States held inaugural events showcasing tribal culture and heritage and many have either concluded holding exhibitions or festivals or continue holding them. The festivities will end on November 22.

PM asserts first time post-Independence contribution of tribal society towards freedom struggle and nation-building are being proudly honoured

Modi also paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee saying it was due to the latter’s strong will that the state of Jharkhand came into existence

Sudhir Kumar Mishra checks out the Birsa Munda Museum and Memorial Park ahead of its inauguration by PM Modi on the tribal icon’s birth anniversary on Nov 15

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on November 10, approved the declaration of 15th November as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters.