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Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, shared updates on two critical proposals: the inclusion of the Jhodia community in Odisha's Scheduled Tribes list as a synonym of Paroja, and the recognition of the Soura language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The Jhodia
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The Government of India, led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has implemented numerous schemes aimed at the holistic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). These initiatives, like the Eklavya Model Residential Schools, are designed to improve education, livelihood, and infrastructure among tribal communities, bridging the socio-economic gaps between STs and
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The Indian government, through the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), has established 132 Village Legal Care & Support Centres in Odisha to aid marginalized communities including Scheduled Tribes. These centers, developed under the guidelines of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, aim to provide free legal aid and ensure justice
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The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has initiated district-level committees in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to expedite Forest Rights Act land patta claims. This initiative has successfully resolved thousands of pending cases. The NCST was allocated ₹19.68 crore for the current financial year and has completed 19
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The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in response to a Lok Sabha query, detailed the ongoing Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) aimed at uplifting Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Tamil Nadu. The initiative involves allocating budgets across 41 Ministries/Departments to close developmental disparities between STs and non-STs. Key
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized a workshop on September 16, 2025, to address development gaps for Scheduled Tribes through the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). The workshop emphasized the importance of outcome-oriented dialogue in fund allocation and introduced the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyaan, aimed at transforming tribal governance.
National Conference
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day National Conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on August 29, 2025, focusing on the role of parliamentary committees in the welfare and empowerment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The event will gather over 120 delegates from various legislative bodies, including state and
Scheduled Tribes
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) to enhance the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes in India. This initiative involves collaboration with 41 ministries and departments, allocating funds for various projects in education, health, agriculture, and more. An online monitoring system
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Durgadas Uikey, is actively implementing various schemes for the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Key initiatives include the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), which involves 41 ministries allocating funds for education, health, and infrastructure
Forest Rights Act
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Rajya Sabha that the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, is the responsibility of State Governments across 20 States and 1 Union Territory. As of May 31, 2025, 211,
Tribal Welfare
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) to enhance the welfare of tribal communities in India. This involves collaboration with 41 other ministries that allocate a portion of their budgets for various projects in education, health, agriculture, and more. An online monitoring
Tribal Affairs
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, addressed the Rajya Sabha regarding the reclassification of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic communities as Scheduled Tribes. He outlined the government's established modalities for inclusion and exclusion from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists, emphasizing that proposals must