Share in profits for tribal areas in new mining bill

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the landmark Mines and Mineral Development and Regulation (MMDR) Bill, 2011 that provides for mining companies to keep aside 26 per cent of their net profits for a Mineral Development Fund to be used for the development and rehabilitation of project-affected people in tribal areas. For the non-coal companies, … Read more

Training and Preservation of Traditional, Folk & Tribal Performing Arts – SNA New Delhi

The broad objectives of the Scheme are: ( i ) To provide support and sustenance to identified forms of Indian music, dance and theatre as also crafts associated with performing arts, mainly through specialized training programme under eminent masters. ( ii )To encourage the young members of the traditional practicing families and those who may … Read more

Gujarat High Court orders vegetable market for tribal vendors

The Gujarat High Court has ordered the nagarpalika authorities of a town in Tapi district to construct a vegetable market with all necessary amenities by September this year so that local tribals selling vegetables have a place to do business. A division bench comprising Chief Justice S J Mukhopadhaya and Justice J B Pardiwala passed … Read more

Centre develops Saura tribal paintings of Raygada – Odisha (Orissa)

The Sauras are one of the oldest tribes of India. The Sauras are specially famous for rich variety of their paintings based on religious and ceremonial themes. Each Idital contains various symbols and signs and convey special meaning for which it is meant. The pictograms are categorized into different sections as per their meaning and … Read more

Call for rain in Lahasuya songs and dances – Jharkhand

The Lahasuya songs and dances accompanied by rhythmic beats of the Madol, is a call for rain, if there is a drought. Both men and women participate in this dance. Source: Easrern Zonal Cultural Centre Address : http://ezccindia.org/jharkhand.html Date Visited: Fri Aug 26 2011 00:22:42 GMT+0200 (CEST) [Bold typeface added above for emphasis] Tribal culture … Read more