Women of the Gujjar-Bakerwal community of the state live in utter deprivation due to poverty, illiteracy, nomadic way of life, early marriage, superstitions, traditional neglect and lack of awareness about
While the Jammu and Kashmir State has recorded a hike of 25% in the population in ten years, the population of Jammu district has reached 15.26 lakh whereas, in Srinagar it is 12.69 lakh, taking the
Health workers attribute it to fertility problems The government lower primary school at Nadukkudy in India’s first tribal grama panchayat, Edamalakkudy, has a peculiar student-teacher ratio. It has five teachers, including a headmaster, for seven students who represent eight Muthuva tribal hamlets nearby.
Having submitted several representations to officials at various levels and staged different forms of agitations in vain scores of Betta Kurumbas, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), of Allur
GUWAHATI, February 19: Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday clearly said that land pattas will not be given to those families who are residing in forest and wetland areas of the city. “They will be
SHILLONG: The World Bank has announced the launch of the 2014 India Development Marketplace (call for proposals) under which organisations and self-help groups in Meghalaya, Assam and Mizoram can access
The electoral data as per the final publication of summary revision 2014 released by the Election Commission of India on 14th February, 2014 shows that out of a total of 814,591,184 electors in the country,
The lion expert committee formed by the Supreme Court is likely to send a team to Kuno-Palpur in Madhya Pradesh to assess the sanctuary's preparedness for receiving lions from Gir, before taking a final
<p>Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has released the first draft global standard for sustainable aluminium production focusing on environmental, social and governance aspects for public consultation. It is out for public consultation from 1 February until 29 March 2014. Read full text and send your comments.</p> <p> </p> <p>See also "Responsible Aluminium Scoping Phase : Main report"</p> <p>http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/responsible-aluminium</p>
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Tribal Welfare V. Kishore Chandra Deo on Tuesday said the decisions of gram sabhas were important for recognition of forest rights. He was speaking at a convention
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