Government of India

“National development and the development of tribal communities are linked to each other.” – The President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu (The Hindu, 15 November 2022)
https://www.presidentofindia.gov.in/press-release.htm
https://indiantribalheritage.org/?p=52591

Video | Glimpses of Warli and Konkana oral folklore, myths and legends: An introduction by Tamarind Tree – Maharashtra

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Uploaded on Nov 15, 2009 This video is an introduction to the Oral History Project by Tamarind Tree, Dahanu. It provides a glimpse of the oral folklore, myths and legends of the Warlis and Konkanas – tribal communities residing in western India. Source: ▶ Oral History – YouTube Address : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w_2vncBMNM&list=PL6F8FF0BA53B5F2D9 Date Visited: Mon Feb … Read more

They know that they want to learn: 700 girl students invoked the legacy of Gandhi … and won their right to education – Rajasthan

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JOSEPH RENY & NIKHIL DEY,  SUNDAY MAGAZINE, The Hindu, November 1, 2014 | Read the full story here >> How 700 students of a government school in Rajasthan invoked the legacy of Gandhi on October 2 and won their right to education. On Teachers’ Day (September 5), the Prime Minister of India decided to be the ‘teacher … Read more

On protecting one’s unique culture and tradition while gaining access to education and “modern civilization”: Dambaru Sisha, the first MLA from the reclusive Bonda community – Odisha

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Priya Ranjan Sahu, Hindustan Times  Bhubaneswar, May 23, 2014 The Bondas, one of India’s most primitive tribes living in the remote hills of Odisha’s Malkangiri district, turned a new leaf on Friday. Dambaru Sisha, 34, took the oath of office as the first MLA from the reclusive tribes that remained untouched by civilization for centuries. … Read more

“Different tribes are the original inhabitants of this district for millennia”: Govt. of India tourist promotion for India’s most densely forested districts – Maharashtra

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Chandrapur District Endowed with rich flora and fauna, water resources and mineral wealth, Chandrapur has been famous from ancient times as the capital of Gond dynasty. Anandavan at Varora is famous the world over due to social worker Baba Amte whose ashram rehabilitates leprosy victims. India’s largest thermal power plant, many coal mines, cement and … Read more