Ahead of SC hearing, Adivasi rights bodies, environmentalists ask Tribal Affairs Ministry to defend Forest Rights Act
Adivasi and environmental groups demand defense of Forest Rights Act ahead of Supreme Court hearing on challenges.
Only 10 PVTGs given habitat rights under FRA in 14 districts of M.P., Odisha, Chhattisgarh
Government data reveals only 10 PVTGs granted habitat rights under FRA, highlighting challenges in protecting tribal habitats ...
NESTS to celebrate its foundation day in capital
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will celebrate its 7th Foundation Day on April 1 in the national ...
87% of funds for vulnerable tribals unspent, House panel flags concerns
About 87% of funds for the welfare of particularly vulnerable tribal groups under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya ...
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Parliamentary panel cites system reforms for lower minority affairs ministry spending
A parliamentary panel has noted that the Minority Affairs Ministry’s actual expenditure has gone down considerably in ...
Utilise funds under Eklavya model schools scheme, panel tells ministry
The standing committee on ‘Social Justice and Empowerment on Wednesday asked the Tribal Affairs Ministry to make concerted ...
Over 745,000 forest rights claims pending across states: Minister tells RS
According to the data presented in the Rajya Sabha, Telangana has the highest number of pending claims, with around 329,000 ...
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Dip in minorities ministry spending as schemes discontinued: House panel
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has highlighted that the actual expenditure of ministry of minority affairs ... and empowerment and ministry of tribal affairs,” the departmental standing ...
3-day national tribal film & literature fest in Guwahati to ‘amplify unheard voices’
Guwahati: With the aim of fostering dialogue and appreciation for tribal heritage, the National Tribal Film and Literature ...
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Minority Affairs Ministry’s expenditure reduced due to streamlining of system: Parl panel
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The Committee said it strongly believes that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is making all efforts to achieve the mission of ...