Tribal Communities : Articles

As constituencies in 20 states go to polls on April 19, in Phase 1 of the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, have political parties included forest rights and rights of Adivasi communities in their manifestos and election campaign?

How Concerned Are National Parties on Land, Forest Rights for Adivasis?

Sabrang India

Forestland patta owners of Khemuya village, in West Bengal’s Bankura district, display their documents. The TMC and BJP tried to evict them two years ago.

No Pattas Under TMC, BJP mum: Jangalmahal Tribals Left in Lurch

Madhu Sudan Chatterjee

Mining Mafia Tries to run Over Whistleblower in Himachal's Rakkar

Modi Govt Allows Commercial Mining in Captive Blocks Even in Reserved Forests

Ayaskant Das

Many tribal communities such as the Kurumbas, Sholigas and Irulas, large population of scheduled caste, and other communities reside in or around protected areas (PAs) in the forest dependent SES.

Why SC’s Upcoming Forest Rights Decision is Crucial for Tribal Communities

Rashme Sehgal

Coal roaylities

Modi Govt to Reduce Penalty for Late Payment of Coal Royalties, Forest Diversion Rules Diluted

Ayaskant Das