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.
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.
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.
Recent HC order asking Soren govt to push back Bangladeshi infiltrators has come as shot in arm for opposition party. Jharkhand is set for polls in November-December.
LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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.