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JK Admin Targeting Gujjar & Bakarwal Tribals, Says Omar
National Conference vice-president & former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on January 14 accused the J&K administration of targeting the Gujjar and Bakarwal tribals for political matters. Omar's remarks came after the houses belonging to the community were demolished by authorities, as part of its anti-encroachment drive. Meanwhile, NC's Parliament Member, Hasnain Masoodi, decribed "selective" demolition by administration of houses of… read-more
Tags: J&K, Tribal Right, National Confrence, jammu, demolition
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Zonal Culture Centers To Prevent And Protect Tribal Culture In India
In order to preserve and promote the tribal community of India, the government has set up seven 'Zonal Cultural Centrestos'. The ZCCs will help and encourage the tribals to promote various forms of dances, art, and culture in India by organizing various cultural events, activities, and programs. Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, encourages the preservation and promotion of languages, especially the… read-more
Tags: Government of India, Tribal Right, Art and Culture, Tribes, Indian community
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Harvard Invites Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren To Speak On Tribal Rights
In a virtual event scheduled from February 19-21, the Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will address a lecture at Harvard University on "tribal rights, sustainable development, and welfare policies in Jharkhand". CM Soren’s Twitter handle shared the invitation letter of the event titled "India Conference". Being administered and run by students in North America, the conference pertains to the world’s largest and leading dialogue forums on issues of… read-more
Tags: harvard, Jharkhand, CM Hemant Soren, Tribal Right, India Conference
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