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PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, labeling it an "environmental disaster." He highlighted extensive public engagement and legal challenges against the project, citing violations of environmental laws and the Forest Rights Act. Ramesh asserted that the nation's "ecological conscience is on trial" as…

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Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment port

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, seeking details on tender timelines and private ownership. Ramesh highlighted ecological concerns and risks identified by the Finance Ministry, urging clarity on shareholding percentages and potential government funding. He has also raised…

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Tribal Affairs Minister should be concerned: Congress flags protests in Odisha against bauxite mining project

Villagers in Odisha's Koraput district are protesting bauxite mining by Kalinga Alumina Ltd. Congress alleges illegal diversion of forest land and fraudulent gram sabha approvals. Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram is urged to address these agitations occurring across Odisha. Similar accusations are leveled against Vedanta and Adani-linked firms.

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Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat: A fight between two candidates who are stars in their own right

Legendary Indian hockey captain Dilip Tirkey faces off against ex-Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency.

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Centre to rope in ISRO to provide Internet in 80 remote tribal villages

Ministry of Tribal Affairs partners with ISRO to bring Internet services to 80 tribal villages, focusing on empowerment and development.

The Hindu

In Lok Sabha, Arjun Munda chides Rahul Gandhi, Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra for giving Birsa Munda’s birthplace a miss

Tribal Affairs Minister criticizes Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra for ignoring tribal icon's birthplace, targets Rahul Gandhi.

The Hindu

Amid protests in Jammu, Lok Sabha passes Bill to include Paharis in J&K’s ST list

Lok Sabha passes Bill to include Pahari Ethnic group in Jammu and Kashmir's Scheduled Tribes list, ensuring existing STs' benefits remain unaffected, amid protests.

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BJP to pick CMs of three States over weekend

The BJP on December 8 appointed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda as Central observers for electing the leader of its legislative party in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh respectively.

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No drop in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

Tribal Affairs Ministry insists no decline in PVTG population; data shows otherwise. Ministry's own data shows 38.5% drop in nine States/UTs; 97% decline in West Bengal.

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Who are Hattees, Himachal asks Delhi, months after the community is added to ST list

Confusion in Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Dept. over who the Hattees are & whether SCs should be included. The State govt. has written to the Tribal Affairs Ministry in Delhi seeking clarification. BJP had pushed for inclusion of Hattees in ST list before State polls. SCs & Gujjars oppose move.

The Hindu

Dispel negative notions in tribal people over screening blood for sickle-cell disease: Tribal Affairs Minister

Mr. Munda’s remarks came as he was speaking at the launch of a training session for an awareness campaign that’s part of the government’s mission to make India “free” of SCD by 2047.

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha passes bill to give tribal status to Hattee community in Himachal Pradesh

Rajya Sabha passed a bill to accord the Scheduled Tribe status to the Hattee community in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh on July 26.

The Hindu

Centre looking to design Human Development Index for 28 lakh Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

Govt. is now looking to design a survey that can gauge the Human Development Index (HDI), Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda said on June 14, 2023 in New Delhi

The Hindu

Parliament will see more representatives from vulnerable tribal groups in future, says Speaker

Saying that diversity was at the core of Indian values, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that he was fully confident of increased representation of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in all walks of life, including in Parliament, in the coming years.

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Centre To Move Constitution (Scheduled Castes And Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 In RS Today

Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda is to move 'The Constitution Orders Bill, 2022' in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Constitution Order, 1950 and the Constitution Order, 1967.Read on for details:

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Ministers from India, New Zealand discuss empowerment of tribal communities

New Zealand seeks broader relationship with India, beyond trade and economic interests, says Tribal Affairs Ministry

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