tribal communities

Rebati Tripura, an indigenous leader and former BJP MP, has stepped back from politics and returned to teaching. She was not appointed to a senior position in the BJP's recently restructured State committee, despite having helped the party grow in tribal regions.

A mobile veterinary unit provides healthcare for tribal livestock in Nilambur under NABARD’s TRIBES project, implemented by Jan Shikshan Sansthan to promote goat rearing among tribal communities.

Tribal communities in Kerala face a digital divide that limits their access to essential government services like health cards and pensions due to lack of mobile phones and reliable network coverage. Activists highlight that uniform digital policies fail to address the unique challenges these communities encounter.

The government plans to hold discussions with tribal organizations on key issues. The Coalition government is exploring legally viable alternatives to ensure tribal communities retain benefits under G.O. 3, which was invalidated by the Supreme Court.

The West Bengal government plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code Bill. A committee led by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai will study the state's family laws and submit a report in four weeks, with tribal communities excluded from the law.

Kerala's budget allocates ₹50 crore to establish a Tribal University and Indigenous Knowledge Zone in Wayanad. The initiative aims to promote higher learning, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among tribal communities.