Source: PIB Context: Nationwide celebrations under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 are underway to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and 150 years of “Vande Mataram”. About Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025: What it is? Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh 2025 is a nationwide year-long celebration dedicated to honouring the legacy of tribal freedom fighters—especially Bhagwan …
Source: TH Context: Kandha women in Odisha’s Kandhamal district are increasingly abandoning the centuries-old tradition of facial tattooing, once practiced as a form of protection against exploitation. About Kandha Tribe: Who are the Kandha? Kandha (or Khond) is the largest tribal community in Odisha, mainly residing in Kandhamal, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Koraput districts. They speak …
Source: DD News Context: To honor the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, Prime Minister will interact with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan and launch the ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’ to uplift tribal communities across India. About Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: Launched In: 2021 Aim: To honor …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: DTE In Tamil Nadu, Adivasi craftsmen create life-sized elephants from lantana, an invasive plant species in India’s forests. This initiative provides employment opportunities for the Adivasis, reduces the presence of lantana in the forest, and raises awareness about the coexistence of humans and wildlife. The project involves making …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3. Tribal groups are at different stages of social, economic and educational development, hence one size fits all approach will …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3. Critically analyse the various policies aimed at development of tribals in India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The …
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