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Kendu leaf – Rights and livelihoods of tribal communities
Why in news? Tribal communities in Odisha’s Koraput and Kalahandi districts have been asserting their rights over kendu (tendu) leaves under the For...
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Why in news? Tribal communities in Odisha’s Koraput and Kalahandi districts have been asserting their rights over kendu (tendu) leaves under the For...
Why in news? The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment released new data on the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMAST...
Why in news? The World Health Organization’s Executive Board has approved a resolution urging member states to improve diagnosis and treatment for h...
Why in news? The government has widened the Prime Minister Internship Scheme to include final‑year undergraduate and postgraduate students. Until no...
Why in news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently highlighted progress under the Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihoo...
Why in news? The Muthuvan community of Kerala came into the spotlight when elders and youth organised a convention to preserve their endangered langua...
Why in news? The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has set aside a district‑level committee’s decision that rejected community forest righ...
Why in news? On 17 April 2026, members of the Chenchu tribe living in Telangana’s Amrabad Tiger Reserve submitted a petition to the state’s Planni...
Why in news? India’s Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the final conference of the World Anti‑Doping Agency’s Global Anti‑Doping ...
Why in news? The Bombay High Court recently heard a petition seeking government support for children with Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE), ...
Why in news? The National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) has reported a record disbursement of more than ₹613 crore d...
Why in news? An investigative report has uncovered a widespread black market for counterfeit vials of Keytruda, an expensive cancer immunotherapy drug...
Why in news? The Lanjia Saora community of Odisha has been featured in recent news and documentaries highlighting efforts to preserve its culture. Thi...
Why in news? Health authorities have raised concerns about the possible resurgence of Hib disease after reports of declining vaccination coverage amon...
Why in news? The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship recently launched a campaign to create a Skills Outcomes Fund. The initiative aims t...
Why in news? The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) celebrated its 25th foundation day on 10 April 2026. The event...
Poshan Pakhwada 2026: Focus on Early Brain Development Why in news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development announced that the eighth edition of P...
Why in news? Yuva Sangam Phase VI opened registrations from 2 March 2026 to 25 March 2026. This youth exchange programme pairs states and union territ...
Why in news? In early April 2026, the Ministry of Minority Affairs organised a Universal Parsi Registration Drive and awareness camp in Mumbai to prom...
Why in news? The welfare of the Juang tribe came into focus in April 2026 as the Odisha government rolled out new projects under the PVTG Empowerment ...