Category Archives: Accountability

In support of India’s tribal women: Find information provided on Government and NGO websites

Posted on 19/12/2018 by website administrator

Women’s rights are human rights. But in these troubled times, as our world becomes more unpredictable and chaotic, the rights of women and girls are being reduced, restricted and reversed. Empowering women and girls is the only way to protect … Continue reading →

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Adivasi women in favour of eco-tourism – Andhra Pradesh

Posted on 28/10/2018 by website administrator

For recent reports on “tribal women tourism”, “Adivasi eco tourism”, “tribal heritage tour” and similar topics, use the search field seen below: Google custom search – Indian press coverage of tribal culture and education The Hindu, 26 October 2017 The … Continue reading →

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Sacred groves protected by India’s tribal communities: Fostering a sense of togetherness and harmony

Posted on 14/09/2018 by website administrator

<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Living in harmony with Nature has been an integral part of Indian culture. This has been abundantly reflected in … Continue reading →

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The Right to Information Act (RTI): Legislation that empowers citizens to prevent illegitimate concentrations of power

Posted on 11/08/2018 by website administrator

The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense. It goes without … Continue reading →

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Video | Rainwater harvesting by the “hill dwelling” Sauria Paharia community: Compensating loss of forest cover through agriculture – Jharkhand

Posted on 24/07/2018 by website administrator

 Videovolunteers | Read the full story here >> Published on Feb 7, 2017  In the hills of Jharkhand reside the ancient tribe called the Sauria Paharias (hill dwellers). This Scheduled Tribe, considered as one of the oldest dwellers of … Continue reading →

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