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Who are particularly vulnerable tribal groups, which the govt wants to be counted separately in the Census?
September 05, 2025 4:27 am
This category was created based on the recommendations of the Dhebar Commission (1960-61) — led by former Member of Parliament U N Dhebar — which had investigated the various issues faced by STs, and in consultation with state governments.
A tribal divorce custom is posing a peculiar challenge to PM Awas Yojana in Rajasthan
March 10, 2025 7:57 am
The Natha Pratha is a tribal custom that allows a married woman to legitimise her relationship with a man who's not her spouse. But officials say that the tradition is causing work under the affordable housing scheme to stall
Reang tribe seeks recognition for its language, Tripura govt says committed to saving all languages from extinction
November 23, 2024 9:09 pm
The ethnic Reang community has demanded that Tripura declare a holiday on Hojagiri Day, which celebrates the traditional Hojagiri dance.
Bill to bring various names of 12 tribal groups in ST list gets RS clearance
July 26, 2023 10:09 am
The proceeding, which had been adjourned earlier in the day, began in the afternoon amid slogans from the Opposition benches. In the middle of this, Deputy Chairperson Harivansh called for Kharge to speak on the Bill.
New Tripura CM Manik Saha chairs first cabinet meeting, state to formulate health policy, IT policy
May 16, 2022 6:24 pm
The meeting also decided to introduce welfare measures for people with disabilities and particularly vulnerable tribal groups.
Odisha: A remote tribe comes forward after leaders take first step
June 13, 2021 7:30 am
It’s not an easy trek — at least five of the 23 villages in the panchayat are completely inaccessible — but what is tougher is what awaits her: a fear of the vaccine among villagers, belonging to Dongria Kondh, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
RTE gets ‘marginalised’ in classroom: HRW report
April 23, 2014 1:51 am
Schools in marginalised neighborhoods often have the poorest infrastructure and least trained teachers and many have fewer teachers than required, says the report.
NAC wants ST status for all vulnerable tribal groups
June 26, 2013 2:49 am
In the backdrop of increasing backwardness and vulnerability as well as declining numbers of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
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