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Category Archives: Western region – Western Zonal Council
The Koli (Kori, Kol), aboriginal communities found “from Kashmir to Kanya Kumari”: Representations from ancient epics to freedom struggle and modern India
Bhushan on MEGHnet 1 January 2011 | Read the full article here >> […] It is interesting to note that Koris trace their history to the past where all present day downtrodden reach. This again bursts the myth that there … Continue reading
Posted in Adverse inclusion, Anthropology, Archaeology, Colonial policies, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Gandhian social movement, History, Literature and bibliographies, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Names and communities, Networking, Northern region – Northern Zonal Council, Quotes, Rural poverty, Social conventions, Western region – Western Zonal Council, Worship and rituals
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The Sahariya community of Bundelkhand: One of India’s 75 “Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups” earlier known as primitive tribal groups – Bihar
Meet ‘Lady Wi-Fi’ and Other Super Inspiring Women of Rajasthan’s Sahariya Tribe, TheBetterIndia.com, January 28, 2017 Women of the Sahariya tribe in Rajasthan are making a mark for themselves and, in the process, enabling access to a better livelihood for … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Community facilities, Economy and development, Figures, census and other statistics, Media portrayal, Modernity, Names and communities, Northern region – Northern Zonal Council, Particularly vulnerable tribal group, Press snippets, Rural poverty, Success story, Western region – Western Zonal Council, Women
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India’s tribal cultural heritage: An alphabetical journey – Gujarat
“The Tribal Development Department of Gujarat has objectives to improve the Scheduled Tribes’ (ST) quality of life by increasing and ensuring their access to education, health care and income generation.” – Learn more | Govt., NGOs and universities | People’s Archive … Continue reading
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