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Kolam Tribe

The Kolam tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), has a rich history and culture that is now being supported through projects like the recent pilot bamboo plantation initiative in Adilabad district, Telangana. This project aims to restore their traditional livelihoods and help them regain economic independence, especially through sustainable agricultural practices tied to their ancestral forest-based activities. About the Kolam Tribe: Geographic Distribution:

06 November, 2025 Tribes
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Births and Deaths in India

According to the Vital Statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System (CRS) report for 2023, the country recorded 2.52 crore births and 86.6 lakh deaths. Key Highlights of the Report: Number of Births: 2.52 crore births were registered in 2023, which is around 2.32 lakh fewer than in 2022. Number of Deaths: 86.6 lakh deaths were recorded in 2023, marking a marginal increase from 86.5 lakh in 2022. Despite the high numb

01 November, 2025 Programme and policies related to child
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Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021

Latest News The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the age limits under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, do not apply to couples who had frozen their embryos and initiated the surrogacy process before the law came into force on January 25, 2022. This ruling clarifies that those couples who had already begun the surrogacy process prior to the enactment of the Act are not bound by the new age limits for surrogacy, allowing them to proceed with their existing arrangements. Ab

29 October, 2025 Women
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The Gender Snapshot 2025

The UN Gender Snapshot 2025 highlights alarming trends and the urgent need for targeted action to ensure gender equality worldwide. The report warns that over 351 million women and girls could remain in extreme poverty by 2030 without immediate intervention. Global Gender Equality Status: Key Findings Freedom from Poverty: Women continue to face lower-paying jobs, higher poverty rates, lack of protection, and heavy unpaid care responsibilities. 52 million w

29 October, 2025 Women
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Birhor Tribe

Around 550 residents from the Birhor tribe living in the Fulwariya hamlet of Koderma district in Jharkhand are set to receive electricity supply, marking an important milestone in improving their living conditions. This will be the first time in nearly eight decades that the residents of Fulwariya will experience access to electricity, significantly enhancing their quality of life. About the Birhor Tribe The Birhor tribe is a semi-nomadic, forest-dependent tribal community mainly found

27 October, 2025 Tribes
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Tikhir tribe

The Tikhir tribe is an indigenous Naga community in Nagaland, and their recent appeal to the Nagaland Director General of Police regarding the inclusion of aspirants from their tribe in the Nagaland Police constable recruitment reflects their ongoing efforts for greater representation and recognition. Cultural and Linguistic Background Language: The Tikhir people speak Naga Yimchungru, a language belonging to the Tibeto-Burman family. This linguistic connection links them to many

25 October, 2025 Tribes
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Bonda Tribe

The Bonda Tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha, has recently been in the spotlight, with the Odisha Governor emphasizing the need for comprehensive development of their homeland, Bondaghati, in the Malkangiri district. About the Bonda Tribe: Location: The Bondas are primarily found in the Khairaput block of the Malkangiri district in south Odisha, near the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. They are one of the oldest trib

13 October, 2025 Tribes
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Bhil Tribe

A translated collection of folk tales of the Bhil tribe from Madhya Pradesh will soon be available on the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' Adi Vaani website and app. This initiative aims to preserve and share the rich cultural heritage and oral traditions of the Bhil people, offering insights into their unique worldview, customs, and traditions. About the Bhil Tribe: The Bhil tribe is one of the oldest and most widely distributed tribal communities in India. They are considered to belon

12 October, 2025 Tribes
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Apatani Tribe

Introduction: The Apatani tribe is one of the most culturally distinct indigenous communities residing in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, in India. Known for their rich cultural heritage, unique traditions, and sustainable farming practices, the Apatani people have attracted global attention, especially due to their facial tattoos and wooden nose plugs, which are now rare and practiced only by older women in the community. About the Apatani Tribe: Location: The Apatani p

10 October, 2025 Tribes
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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has requested the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) to consider enumerating the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) separately in the upcoming Census. About Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) PVTGs are a sub-category of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India who are considered more vulnerable than other tribal groups due to several factors. These groups are not only marginalized in terms of economic and social develop