Category Archives: Community facilities

Video | Ancestors, social values and clan practices: Cultural identity transmitted through the weaves of the North-East – Seven Sister States

Posted on 17/01/2020 by website administrator

Folklore, myths and handloom Hidden within the colour, weave and design of tribal textiles are many legends If you were to look beyond the visible landscape of a weave, you would find myriad stories hidden in the colours and designs—tales … Continue reading →

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Learn more about tribal communities in Odisha (Orissa)

Posted on 28/12/2019 by website administrator
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In support of India’s tribal women: Find information provided on Government and NGO websites

Posted on 08/12/2019 by website administrator

The concept of a mixed economy as envisaged in the Indian constitution gave way to a modern free market economy. As a result, the ground gained over the previous two decades in the fight against poverty began to slide out … Continue reading →

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Learn more about tribal communities in West Bengal

Posted on 20/11/2019 by website administrator
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Eastern region, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Maps, Modernity, Multi-lingual education, Music and dance, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Success story, Tagore and rural culture, Tips, Tourism, Women, Worship and rituals | Tagged , | Comments Off on Learn more about tribal communities in West Bengal

Eco tourism, the challenge of man-animal conflict and recognition of forest rights – Project Tiger

Posted on 05/11/2019 by website administrator

What were the focus areas when Project Tiger was launched? Project Tiger was launched with nine tiger reserves, including Kanha, Corbett and Ranthambore. | To read the full article in The Telegraph, click here >> The film [Tigerland] focuses on … Continue reading →

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