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Adivasi Identity, Faith and Rights: Debating the Majoritarian Challenge Syllabus: GS – 3 – Tribal development , Development vs Environment debate Focus : The article examines the debate over Adivasi identity, religion, and constitutional rights in the context of demands to delist Christian Scheduled Tribes from reservation benefits. It highlights concerns regarding religious polarisation, protection …
Read MoreReconciling Tiger Conservation and Tribal Rights in India Syllabus: GS-2 Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development, Issues Related to SCs & STs GS-3 Conservation Environmental Pollution & Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GS Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released a new policy framework titled “Reconciling Conservation and Community …
Read MoreIndia’s FRA: A People-Centric Conservation Model Why in the News ? India’s Forest Rights Act (FRA) stands out globally as a community-led conservation framework, in contrast to the exclusionary global trend of creating protected areas. It ensures tenure security and biodiversity preservation through decentralised governance, led by indigenous and local communities (IPLCs). About the Global …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Shompen, an isolated tribe in Great Nicobar Island, confronts threats to their traditional lifestyle from a massive development project, though they made strides in political participation by voting in the recent Lok Sabha elections. About Shompen Tribe: The Shompen are one of India’s most isolated Indigenous communities, residing in the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3– Forests and Wildlife and other concerns related to environment GS-4– Environmental ethics Focus : The University of Arizona organized a symposium on indigenous peoples’ rights, focusing on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its potential impact on India’s tribes. Source:- WRI Symposium Overview: Held on March 21-22, the event highlighted concerns regarding …
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