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“Democracy and caste system can’t go hand in hand”: Paying attention to the enforcement of India’s 1989 act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against members of SCs and STs (Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes)

Posted on 10/11/2021 by website administrator

Hardly anyone seems to have paid attention to India’s dismal showing at the UN Human Rights Council’s universal periodical review when the latter alleged that India is “all words, no action” on working against caste and related discrimination. The allegations … Continue reading →

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Can Bollywood shatter India’s caste system? Treating delicate subjects with intelligence, sensitivity and creativity

Posted on 26/07/2012 by website administrator

Recently, Aamir Khan – leading film star and household name all over the India where Bollywood reigns supreme – began a prime-time show tackling India’s most serious issues. And the whole country is riveted. […] Our elites care passionately about … Continue reading →

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“Not a lack of knowledge but loss of land”: How forced dependence on distribution system shatters self-sustained communities – Kerala

Posted on 17/12/2021 by website administrator

The tribes in Attappady are classified into three categories; Kurumba, Irula and Muduga. Kurumbas live deep inside the forests in 19 settlements of Pudur. Whereas, most of the Irula and Muduga populations live on revenue lands of Pudur, Agaly and Sholayur. A … Continue reading →

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Revitalizing community based health care system: the Rashtriya Guni Mission – Rajasthan

Posted on 25/07/2012 by website administrator

15 DAY EDUCATION PROGRAM (COURSE) TRADITIONAL SYSTEM OF MEDICINES Rastriya Guni Mission (RGM) trust has been working in the domain of Traditional System of Medicine (TSM) since past 13 years. In order to fulfill its mandate of conservation and promotion … Continue reading →

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Tribal communities recognized by the government: Census figures & changes in the lists of Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Posted on 15/01/2022 by website administrator

Scheduled Tribes in India: As revealed in Census 2011 This report highlights the data and demographics of scheduled tribes (ST) in 30 states and union territories of India, as documented in Census 2011. The report makes comparisons from 1961 by … Continue reading →

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