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Tag Archives: Saharia (Sahariya)
Spreading benefits evenly across Rajasthan’s tribes: On differences within a state having an above-average tribal population – Rajasthan
Rights for forgotten tribes Predictably, public discourse on the Gujjar-state-Mina (as the census spells them) standoff in Rajasthan has centred on two, or, at best, three issues […] It is easy to forget, in the midst of all this noise, that … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Community facilities, Constitution and Supreme Court, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Forest Rights Act (FRA), Government of India, History, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Press snippets, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Success story, Tribal identity, Western region – Western Zonal Council
Tagged Bhil, Gujjar-state-Mina, Mina, Munda, Oraon, Saharia (Sahariya), Santal (Santhal)
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eBook | Demographic Status of Scheduled Tribe Population of India (Census figures 2011): Government of India
Table 1.1 State wise Scheduled Tribe population and decadal change by residence : 2011 (TOTAL) – see PDF for details Table 1.2 All India Population and Total ST Population – Male&Female (Census 2011) – see PDF for details Table 1.3 All India Population and Total … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Bastar, eBook eJournal ePaper, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Health and nutrition, Names and communities, Narmada, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), Quotes, Regions of India – Tribal heritage & indigenous knowledge, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Women
Tagged Bhil, Bhumij, Boro, Dharua, Dubla, Garo, Gond, Gujjar, Halba, Ho, Kawar, Khasi, Khond, Kokna, Kol, Koli, Korku, Koya, Mina, Miri, Mising, Mizo, Munda, Naga, Naikda, Oraon, Rathwa, Saharia (Sahariya), Santal (Santhal), Sugali, Tripuri, Warli
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“I would talk to the people before starting a project”: Tribals youths on traditional way of governance and lifestyle
What would you like to see for your tribe in the next 10 years?’ the professor askd. Lakhmara, a tall young tribal from the Garasiya tribe in Rajasthan stood up, cleared his throat and said: “Ten years from now, we … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Adverse inclusion, Assimilation, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Customs, De- and re-tribalisation, Democracy, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Forest Rights Act (FRA), Government of India, History, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Networking, Organizations, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Success story, Western region – Western Zonal Council, Women
Tagged Bhil, Garasiya, Jenu Khurba, Kathodi, Koraga, Korku, Saharia (Sahariya)
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A museum made by members of seven major tribal communities: Showcasing tribal lore, knowledge of the surroundings, nature, seasons, spirituality – Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh tribal museum with work by Gond, Bhil, Baiga, Kol, Korku, Sahariya, Bharia tribes. Photo: Gowri Ramnarayan A new museum in Madhya Pradesh showcases the oral narratives of seven major tribes. And it’s put together by the tribals themselves, … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Childhood, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Dress and ornaments, Film, Globalization, Government of India, History, Homes and utensils, Media portrayal, Modernity, Museum collections - India, Names and communities, Organizations, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Tourism, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals
Tagged Baiga, Bharia, Bhil, Gond, Kol, Korku, Saharia (Sahariya)
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