Order of the Supreme Court in the matter of Sugra Adiwasi & Others Vs Pathranand & Others dated 29/04/2025. The bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the state of Madhya Pradesh as well as the central government through the the Ministries of Tribal Affairs and …
This report includes the status report on implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 [for the period ending 28th February, 2010]. An updated status of State-wise implementation of the Act is given in Annexure-I. As per the information collected till 28th …
The Minister of Environment and Forests, Mr. Jairam Ramesh had chaired a meeting of key officials within the Ministry on the 30th of January 2010 to discuss the implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006. A second meeting was held on the 10th of February 2010 with high level representatives …
An updated status of state-wise implementation of the Act is given in this report. As per the information collected from the States till 31st July, 2009, more than 22.99 lakhs claims have been filed and more than 2.88 lakhs titles have been distributed. More than 1.54 lakhs titles are ready …
Aarti Dhar Adivasi Resource Centre made the suggestions Wants Ministry to outline new criteria for scheduling tribes NEW DELHI: The Adivasi Resource Centre, an advocacy study group, has suggested that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs should organise a series of national and regional consultations before finalising the draft National Tribal …
This policy brief examines provisions of the national tribal policy 2006 on key issues affecting Adivasis in the current socio-political context. It points out gaps and loopholes in the policy and includes suggestions to make the policy more holistic with respect to Adivasi issues. This policy brief examines the provisions …
New Delhi, In an effort to provide more welfare facilities for the Scheduled Tribes, the tribal affairs ministry has sought diversion of forest land for health and education schemes for these communities. According to sources, the ministry of tribal affairs has written to the environment and forest ministry for providing …
Union Minister of Tribal Welfare Shri P.R. Kyndiah will be launching 'Vindhya Herbals' on May 18, 2008 at 7 pm. at Phulwari Pragati Maidan New Delhi. The function will be jointly organised by TRIFED and Madhya Pradesh State Minor Forest Federation. Kunwar Vijay Shah Chairman of M.P., MFP will be …
A parliamentary standing committee has expressed regret over the delay in approving the national tribal policy. The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry formulated a draft national tribal policy in June 2006 to address issues such as low Human Development Index, poor infrastructure, diminishing control over the natural resource base, persistent threats …
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University is being established at Amarkantak. The state government has provided 21 acre land for this university. Foundation stone of the university would be laid by Human Resources Minister Arjun Singh on April 19. Those who would be specially present on the occasion include Commercial Tax …
Directives have been issued to the concerning officers in connection with funds allocated for conservation-cum-development schemes for primitive tribes for the year 2007-08. According to the directives, they have been asked to approve on priority basis the schemes under this Rs ten crore plan. Principles laid down by the Union …
The state government has instructed district collectors to send the proposals about improvement of administration in tribal areas and primitive tribes which are to be forwarded to 13th Finance Commission. The government has asked them to send proposals regarding arrangements of land, houses, special nutritious diet, drinking water and establishment …
Bhopal, Feb 18: The time-bound implementation of Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition to Forest Rights) Act 2006 and Rule 2007 is underway with full intensity in Madhya Pradesh. The state government has sanctioned Rs eight crore 60 lakh so that the Act can be implemented within the …
The Orissa government has handed over to private companies virtually all the iron ore mines, which are in some of the most underdeveloped districts of the State, leading to protests by tribal people and environmental activists. Iron ore deposits could well be Orissa's passport to a bright future. With the …
Environmentalists fear Scheduled Tribe Bill will put India's forest cover at stake. Matkuli is the base camp as you begin your climb towards Pachmarhi. Located inside a 1,500 sq km Project Tiger area comprising two sanctuaries and one national park, it has grown from a small village of 50-odd houses …
