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Category Archives: Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
Dronacharya Award: “A shameful chapter in India’s history” – Jharkhand
Jharkhand Human Rights Movement C/o-Mr. Suleman Odeya, Near Don Bosci ITC Gate, Khorha Toli, Kokar, Ranchi -834001. 0651-3242752 Email: jhrmindia@gmail.com Ref: JHRM/PI/2013/04 Date: 29/08/2013 To,Sri Pranab Mukherjee,President of India,Rashtrapati Bhavan,New Delhi – 110004India. Sub: Requesting for suspension of prestigious “Dronacharya … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi / Adibasi, Adverse inclusion, Bees and honey, Colonial policies, Constitution and Supreme Court, Democracy, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Economy and development, Ekalavya (Eklavya, Eklabya), EMR & Factory schools, Figures, census and other statistics, Games and leisure time, Government of India, History, Misconceptions, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Organizations, Press snippets, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Social conventions, Video resources - external
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Tip | How many ‘Scheduled Tribes’ are there in India? And what distinguishes them from other communities? (‘tribal’ or otherwise) – Information provided by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
There are over 700 tribes (with overlapping communities in more than one State) which have been notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India, spread over different States and Union Territories of the country. The largest number of main … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Assimilation, Constitution and Supreme Court, Customs, Democracy, Economy and development, Education and literacy, FAQ, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, History, Names and communities, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Organizations, President Droupadi Murmu, Press snippets, Quotes, Regions of India – Tribal heritage & indigenous knowledge, Resources, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Rural poverty, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Tips, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals
Tagged Banjara
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Tip | A plethora of cultural strengths that can be fruitfully utilised in educational initiatives: Report “Living World of the Adivasis of West Bengal: An Ethnographic Exploration” – West Bengal
Adivasis do not form a homogenous community. Achievements related to socio-economic well-being were found to vary across groups and places among the members of the same community. [some excerpts]* There exists—in both the public and academic domains—a wide knowledge gap … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Childhood, Customs, Democracy, Economy and development, Education and literacy, FAQ, Figures, census and other statistics, Forest Rights Act (FRA), Government of India, Health and nutrition, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Networking, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Organizations, Quotes, Success story, Worship and rituals
Tagged Santal (Santhal)
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Learn more about tribal communities in Uttarakhand
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful northern states of India that enthralls everyone with its spectacularly scenic landscapes. Charming hill stations juxtaposed against snow-capped peaks, quaint villages along winding mountain roads, serpentine … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Anthropology, Biodiversity, Community facilities, Customs, Eco tourism, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Northern region – Northern Zonal Council, Press snippets, Quotes, Resources, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Tourism, Tribal identity, Women, Worship and rituals
Tagged Bhotia, Buxa, Jaunsari, Mahigeer, Raji, Shauka, Tharu, Van Gujjar
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ePaper | Harness the potential of Denotified Tribes, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes for national development: India’s labour force must be liberated from an abhorrent colonial doctrine (“criminality by birth”) – Report and Recommendations of the Technical Advisory Group
What is the “Criminal Tribes Act” all about?And what can be done to help the countless victims of stigmatization and deprivation? To learn more, read or download the full TAG report on Bhasharesearch.org >>(PDF, 361 pages including the entire text … Continue reading
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