September 2005 saw the enactment of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 by the Indian government. The Act provides adult members of rural households who seek employment and are ready to perform unskilled manual labour with a legal guarantee of one hundred days of paid employment in a fiscal year. Payments under […]
This Annual Report provides an overview of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India and its role in promoting the integrated socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). It highlights the ministry\’s mandate, including social security, tribal welfare, development initiatives, legislation, and monitoring of tribal sub-plans. The report also discusses the organisational structure, divisions, and affiliated
Overview of Ministry of Tribal Affairs initiatives Read More »
Discover how the National ST Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFD C) is revolutionizing economic development for scheduled tribes in India. Through soft loans and subsidies, the NSTFDC is providing a lifeline to aspiring entrepreneurs from indigenous backgrounds, enabling them to pursue income-generating activities and achieve financial independence. Explore the implementation of these transformative schemes and
SCHEMES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SCHEDULED TRIBES Read More »
The article presents the findings and recommendations of an Expert Group established by the Planning Commission to address the causes of discontent, unrest, and extremism in India. The group extensively analyzed issues such as displacement, forest concerns, insecure tenancies, and exploitation, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of rural violence spanning four decades. The article
Extremist Affected Areas- Challenges in Development Read More »
Discover the second edition of the comprehensive “Statistical Profile of Scheduled Tribes in India 2013,” meticulously compiled by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This invaluable resource consolidates crucial socio-economic data, providing planners, policymakers, and researchers with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Scheduled Tribe population. Gain insights into important schemes and programs
STATISTICAL PROFILE OF SCHEDULED TRIBES IN INDIA Read More »
Read a case study highlighting the lack of comprehensive research and development interventions focused on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. It critiques the romanticised portrayal of tribes and emphasises the need for a deeper understanding of the complex socio-political realities faced by tribal communities. The study aims to unmask the empirical realities of
An outcome analysis on development interventions among PVTGs Read More »
Shelampada, with its population of 538, is a tribal hamlet within the Gomghar Gram Panchayat. The 135 ration card holders in this hamlet must travel to Gomghar and Dudhgaon to redeem their ration. The distance between the 2 villages is 3km and there are sparse means of transport to travel between them. Hence, getting one\’s
The Pada Samiti’s initiative, Right to Rations in the Village Itself! Read More »
Irregular implementation of the Forest Rights Act due to lethargy and ambiguity has rendered some tribal communities in Maharashtra strangers in their own homes. They are often harassed by Forest Officials and restricted access to the resources of the forest they help nurture all in the name of a law enacted in 1980. Frustrated by
Tribal areas fight against the irregular implementation of Forest Right Act Read More »
This exhaustive report by the Expert Committee on Tribal Health was formulated to provide health statistics and data on the tribal population of India separate from its rural population. Penned by several prominent academicians and policymakers, it sets out to document the current unmet healthcare needs of the ST community with the end goal of
Formulated report on Tribal Health by an Expert Committee Read More »
This article highlights the impact of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh, India. The tribal population in India constitutes 8.6% of the total population, with 80% of them residing in the Central Indian Tribal Belt. These communities face social and economic backwardness, and their livelihoods largely
MGNREGA Empowers Tribal Communities Through Water-Related Works in Madhya Pradesh Read More »
