At least 140 children have died in 2 talukas of Melghat since April. ‘Problem is’, says a doctor, ‘how can you draw water if well is empty? Mothers themselves are in poor health.’
While jirga, traditional councils of male tribal elders, is seen by some as a grassroots mechanism for maintaining order, it has also been criticised for perpetuating gender discrimination and reinforcing local power hierarchies.
A group of seven including a five-year-old were returning to their hamlet when they were attacked by an elephant. Forest minister AK Saseendran has assured compensation for the family.
Of about 230 guides working for Trek Tamil Nadu, 70 percent are from indigenous communities. Their other responsibilities include documentation of flora & fauna in off-season.
First hint of BJP's outreach came way back in 2021, when Modi govt announced that tribal legend's birth anniversary would be celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
After protesting leaders were removed from the net, the tribal representatives then gathered and began a sit-in claiming that CM Eknath Shinde was not ready to discuss quota issue.
Birsa Munda is on many stamp covers – 1988 to 2023. There are none of Jaipal Singh Munda, member of India’s Constituent Assembly, Olympic gold medalist, and writer.
JMM has floated ‘Jharkhand Batega Nahi, Adiwasi Hatega Nahi’ slogan to turn the tables on BJP, which has been harping on changing demographics in tribal-dominated Santhal Pargana.
While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
Extremely important read. The sheer lack of funds and infrastructure at local PHCs and sub-centres is alarming, given so many State policies exist in place. This is the primary reason that evades trust within communities, making the job of ASHA workers tougher, and deters people from seeking treatment at local hospitals. The migration aspect has also highlighted aptly, for people need local jobs if the entire ecosystem is to function in tandem.
Extremely important read. The sheer lack of funds and infrastructure at local PHCs and sub-centres is alarming, given so many State policies exist in place. This is the primary reason that evades trust within communities, making the job of ASHA workers tougher, and deters people from seeking treatment at local hospitals. The migration aspect has also highlighted aptly, for people need local jobs if the entire ecosystem is to function in tandem.