Around 120 families, including Malekudiya tribals, in Karnataka's Kudremukh National Park lack electricity. The state offers a Rs 75 lakh electrification plan or a compensation package for relocation, sparking a debate on tribal welfare vs. forest conserv
Odisha's Tribal Advisory Council, chaired by CM Mohan Majhi, recommends boosting eco-tourism, homestays, and tribal development. Key decisions on PESA rules, education, and community inclusion.
Explore the vibrant cultures of India's 9 largest Scheduled Tribes, from the Bhils of Rajasthan to the Khasis of Meghalaya. Discover their unique traditions, art, and deep connection with nature.
Two black bears entered a school in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, attacking students. Read about the heroic rescue and the rising human-wildlife conflict in the state.
Two black bears attacked a Class VI student at a school in Chamoli. A brave classmate intervened, suffering injuries. Forest dept deploys cages as wildlife conflicts rise in Uttarakhand.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
A 28-year-old tribal woman gave birth in a feeder ambulance in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. EMT Ravi and ASHA worker Lakshmi assisted the successful delivery. Read the inspiring story of healthcare in remote India.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
Lingamma, once an illiterate bonded labourer in Nallamala forests, is now a village sarpanch. Discover her incredible journey of resilience and democratic triumph. Read her full story.
Koraput's flagship 5-day cultural festival, Parab 2025, began with grand celebrations, highlighting tribal heritage and boosting local economy. Read more about the vibrant showcase.
In Tamil Nadu's remote Sittilingi valley, doctors Regi George & Lalitha Regi built a hospital, then tackled malnutrition & debt via organic farming & women-led crafts. Discover their unique model of 'social medicine'.
A Jharkhand tribal woman was trafficked, assaulted & murdered by a domestic help agency couple in Delhi-NCR. Her body was found in a Hapur sugarcane field. Read the shocking details.
Farmers in Bijnor's Najibabad drove away a weak elephant damaging crops, fearing blame if it died. Forest officials deny claims of an abandoned calf. Read the full story on the escalating conflict.
The Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Tajangi, Visakhapatnam, will open in January. This fully digital museum uses VFX and interactive tech to showcase heroes like Alluri Sitarama Raju. Explore tribal history and valour.
Karnataka's strict conservation measures have boosted wildlife numbers, but shrinking buffers are causing a surge in human-animal conflicts. Explore the challenges of conservation success. Read more.
Tripura's tribal welfare minister met with the Union minister to push for a Drone Pilot Training Project for tribal youth, aiming to modernize agriculture and create high-income opportunities. Learn how this tech initiative could transform livelihoods.
Ireland's Ambassador to India, Kevin Kelly, visited Nagaland, strengthening cultural ties and exploring opportunities in education, sustainable development, and tribal heritage. Discover the key outcomes.
A pilot program using Tribal Health Navigators in Chamarajanagar has saved lives and improved hospital trust. Discover how this model works and the challenges blocking its expansion across Karnataka.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy mandates strict quality standards and tribal cultural reflection in Medaram development. The 2026 Jatara, Asia's largest tribal fair, is set for Jan 28-31. Read the full story.
Two men killed by elephants in Assam within 24 hours, highlighting the deadly conflict during harvest season. Officials cite shrinking forests as the cause. Read more.
Eleven health facilities in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada and Sukma clear national quality audit with WHO support, boosting healthcare in remote, high-risk areas. Discover how they achieved this feat.
The Pathalgarhi movement that began in Jharkhand in 2017 has spread to Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with tribal villages declaring autonomy from government control. Explore this growing tribal assertion.
In Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad forest, both government and Maoists oppose indigenous community's habitat rights claims. Exclusive analysis of this unusual alliance and its implications for tribal communities.
Journey into Edamalakkudy, Kerala's first tribal panchayat, where the Muthuvan community balances modernity with nature amidst human-animal conflicts and fragile infrastructure. Discover their resilience.
Gyanpura, Bhilbarkheda & Sulibardi villages develop 22 community homestays to boost rural tourism. Discover how tribal families are creating sustainable livelihoods through cultural experiences.
A tribal youth in Bhopal was acquitted of rape charges after a 4-year legal battle over his marriage to his wife, whom he married when she was allegedly a minor. The court cited lack of evidence and upheld their love marriage.
A one-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Amreli's Trambakpur village. This marks the third big cat attack in Gujarat this week. Forest department has deployed cages.
A 70-year-old man was trampled to death by an elephant in Koriya district after a herd panicked due to a passing train. Read about India's growing man-animal conflict crisis and recent incidents.
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Odisha's SCSTRTI begins documenting 35 tribal healing traditions. Learn how indigenous medicine integrates with modern science for healthcare preservation.