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Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea kills 26 combatants, bystanders

At least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a gunbattle between warring tribes in Papua New Guinea, police said Monday. A tribe, their allies and mercenaries were on their way to attack a neighboring tribe when they were ambushed Sunday in Enga province in the South Pacific nation's remote highlands, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Acting Superintendent George Kakas said. Police Commissioner David Manning later described the clash as a gunbattle between warring tribes. An unconfirmed number of villagers also were killed. Police reinforcements were sent to the scene of the battle, Manning said. At this point, it's not clear exactly how far we have moved into the conflict there, Manning told Australian Broadcasting Corp. But the intent is to regain control or have a significant presence in that conflict area and then work...our way through our procedures in dealing with this type of incident. Kakas initially said 53 combatants had died. But secur

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PM Modi launches Rs 7,550 crore development projects in Jhabua, MP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of Rs 7,550 crore development projects for the state. He also disbursed monthly installments to nearly two lakh women beneficiaries under the 'Aahar Anudan Yojana' of the state. Under the scheme, Rs 1,500 per month are provided for nutritious food to women from especially the backward tribes. PM Modi also distributed 1.75 lakh 'adhikar abhilekh' (record of land rights) under the SVAMITVA scheme, which will provide documentary evidence to people for the right to their land. He also laid the foundation stone of the Tantya Mama Bhil University which will cater to the youth from tribal-dominated districts of the state. To be developed at a cost of Rs 170 crore, the university will provide world-class infrastructure for holistic development of students.

Protesting against Soren's arrest, tribal outfits call Jharkhand bandh

Protesting against the arrest of former CM Hemant Soren, several tribal outfits gave a call for Jharkhand bandh on Thursday. Speaking to PTI, Kendriya Sarna Samiti president Ajay Tirkey said 15-20 tribal organisations from across the state will join the shutdown. "Despite cooperating with the ED in the investigation, Hemant Soren was arrested. We protest this," he said. Tirkey said that emergency services would not be hampered by the shutdown. "We will not disturb schools if they were opened on Thursday," he added. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Soren after over seven hours of questioning on money laundering charges in an alleged land fraud case. Before the arrest, Soren tendered his resignation as the chief minister.

Odisha govt's anti-tribal schemes only to woo adivasis ahead of polls: BJP

Terming the ruling BJD in Odisha as anti-tribal, opposition BJP alleged that the state government rolled out special packages for tribals only to woo them ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and the assembly elections. The BJD's programmes for adivasis are a poll gimmick to mislead the one-crore tribal population in the state, Opposition chief whip Mohan Charan Majhi told reporters here on Tuesday. They were actually planning to grab tribal land for corporate houses by amending the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (by Scheduled Tribes) Regulation. However, the government failed in its bid in the wake of strong protests from different quarters, Majhi claimed. The Odisha Cabinet on Monday withdrew its earlier decision on tribal land transfer to non-tribals. The BJP leader also mocked the cabinet's approval of a new scheme Laghu Bana Jatiya Drabya Kraya (LABHA) to assure minimum support prices for minor forest produces. With the elections approaching, the state govern

BJP wants to confine tribal people to forests, deprive them: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the BJP wants to confine tribal people to forests and deprive them of education and other opportunities. Addressing his first public meeting in Assam as part of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Gandhi claimed the Congress recognises the rights of 'adivasis' over resources as first dwellers. "We call you advisasi which means the first dwellers. The BJP calls you vanvasi, which means people who live in forests," Gandhi said. He alleged the BJP, which leads a coalition government in the state, wants to confine the tribals to the forests, and deprive their children of the opportunities to go to schools and universities, learn English and run businesses. "We want what is yours should be returned to you. Your water, land, forest should be yours," Gandhi said, addressing the gathering of predominantly tribal people in the island district of Majuli. The Yatra, led by Gandhi, commenced from Manipur on January 14 and will culminate on March 20 or 2

PM Modi to release Rs 540 cr of Rs 4,700 cr-worth tribal outreach projects

The Rs 540 crore fund is the first instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin, focused on the socio-economic development of particularly vulnerable tribal groups

Health and welfare of Tribal Communities: Leaving no one behind

National Health Policy 2017 also highlighted the special health needs of tribal and socially vulnerable population groups and recommended specific measures in provisioning and delivery of services

Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan

The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) to focus on 11 critical interventions through various ministries, Union minister Anurag Thakur said Wednesday. The scheme, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jharkhand's Khunti, will have a total outlay of Rs 24,104 crore. The Central share will be Rs 15,336 crore and states will contribute Rs 8,768 crore. The nod to the scheme was given by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday night. Seventy-five communities located in 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been categorised as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). These PVTGs continue to face vulnerability in social, economic and education sectors, the government noted. The PM-JANMAN will focus on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries, including the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The Ministry of Ayush will set up Ayush Wellness Centre as per existing norms and

'Forces' trying to disintegrate Manipur, people should stay united: CM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that all sections of society must stay united to find a solution to the present situation in the state. Addressing a function here, he said there were "forces" trying to disintegrate the state, but the people should remain united. "Let political differences remain political, but when the issue at hand is national or state unity, all differences should be dismissed," Singh said. "This is not the time for bickering among ourselves," he said, adding that his government welcomes all constructive criticisms, advices and suggestions. Singh said that his government cannot allow any threat to the unity of the state or disintegration of the about 34 communities living here. Accusing the state government and the Centre of failing to tackle the ethnic violence that has been ravaging the state since May, Kuki-Zo groups of Manipur have been demanding a separate administration for the tribal areas. More than 180 people have been killed since

BJP woos tribal vote in poll-bound states, cites icons and Murmu's election

Prime Minister Modi speaks about the community and his government's programmes for them

Jharkhand showered with Rs 50k cr schemes: PM on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Jharkhand has been showered with schemes worth Rs 50,000 crore and has become the country's first state with 100 per cent rail electrification. He said tribals had contributed significantly for the country but did not get due recognition. Paying tributes to the contribution of the tribals, the PM said the country will always remain indebted to tribal warriors. He emphasised the need to augment four pillars women, farmers, youth and middle class and poor for the development of the nation. The PM said 70 per cent of the population has been covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 100 per cent have been immunised and there has been full LPG coverage since 2014, the PM said. He said campaigns like the PVTG Mission and 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' will take the country to new heights. Modi, who is on a two-day Jharkhand visit, held a 10-km roadshow in Ranchi on Tuesday night and paid tributes to tribal icon Birsa Munda on his birth annive

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: Soren urges PM Modi for special schemes for tribals

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to formulate special schemes for tribals, including those displaced for exploiting mineral resources of the state. Addressing a public meeting in the presence of the PM in Khunti district, Soren said historians have failed to give tribal the place they deserve in history. "We are hopeful that the target of development by you will prove to be a milestone for tribals. Jharkhand has huge mineral resources... Tribals have been displaced for exploiting resources, and we urge you to bring special schemes for the tribals," he told the prime minister. "Historians have failed to give tribals the place they deserve in history. If we fail to protect primitive tribes, they will be extinct. I represent a tribal state. We have tried to reach government schemes to the last person in the state," he added.

What is the PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Development Mission?

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Jharkhand and will launch the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission on the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas: PM visits Birsa Munda's birthplace in Jharkhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited tribal icon Birsa Munda's birthplace Ulihatu in Jharkhand's Khunti district, and paid floral tributes to him on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. Modi, the first prime minister to visit Ulihatu, was accorded a warm welcome with locals dancing to the tunes of traditional instruments such as dhol and mandar. During the visit, he was accompanied by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Governor CP Radhakrishnan and Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda. After paying floral tributes to the bust of Birsa Munda, Modi recalled his contributions to the freedom struggle. He then interacted with the descendants of the tribal legend. The prime minister also adorned a 'tilak' from the soil at Birsa Munda's birthplace, signifying its holiness.

Birsa Munda Jayanti: PM Modi announces Rs 24,000 cr schemes for tribals

Today, India is celebrating Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary. This day is also known as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagwan Munda, announces Rs 24000 cr schemes

Vindhyachal tribes have spoken in Madhya Pradesh's political wilderness

As the Vindhya Range echoes with political promises, the state's tribal communities stand firm, questioning the cost of progress while navigating the treacherous terrain of politics and relocation

Contribution of tribals important in enriching Chhattisgarh's culture: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh on its Foundation Day and said the contribution of tribal communities was important in enriching the culture of the state. Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also extended good wishes to the people on the state's Foundation Day. Chhattisgarh state came into existence on November 1, 2000 after being carved out of Madhya Pradesh. The Chhattisgarh government has declared a holiday for all its offices and institutions on the state Foundation Day. No cultural or other functions are being held this year on the Foundation Day as the model code of conduct is in force in view of the state assembly elections to be held on November 7 and 17. PM Modi in a post on X said, Best wishes to all our brothers and sisters of Chhattisgarh on the state's Foundation Day. The liveliness of the people here makes it a special state. Our tribal communities have a very impor

Maharashtra govt to set up ST Commission, review tribal population status

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced that a Scheduled Tribes Commission will be set up on the lines of the National Commission for STs. He also hinted at increasing the number of villages having a sizeable population of tribal communities which were earlier not part of any government schemes. Chairing a meeting of officials and concerned ministers, the chief minister ordered a review of the current status of tribal population in various parts of the state, a statement said. Following the review, new areas, including villages, will be notified as "aspirational" districts which could lead to an increase in the number of villages with a sizeable population of tribals than the existing ones. At the meeting, Shinde approved the proposal to set up a dedicated commission for scheduled tribes which would be a statutory body, said an official. Shinde's deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar were also present along with the ministers concerned and officials fro

World Tribal Day: Know History, Theme, Importance of Indigenous People

The United Nations' (UN) World Tribal Day is observed on August 9 every year to raise awareness and safeguard the rights of indigenous populations globally