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The Hindu
3 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Group of over 200 demands Tribal Welfare Department to urgently address violations faced by tribals in Nagarahole
Representatives of a solidarity group of 206 social and environmental organisations, lawyers, academics, and other professionals, submitted a joint memorandum to Randeep D., Principal Secretary, Tribal Welfare Department, and Yogesh, Director, Tribal Welfare Department, to urgently address the alleged ongoing violation of forest and tribal rights at Karadikallu, Nagarahole, where 150 Jenu Kuruba adivasis are facing 'forced eviction' in violations of the Forest Rights Act. The members of the solidarity group include groups such as India Labour Solidarity (U.K.-based), Food Sovereignty Alliance, People's Union for Civil Liberties, Community Network Against Protected Areas, Jagrit Adivasi Dalit Sangathan, Fridays For Future India, National Alliance of People's Movements, and Students for Peoples Democracy, as well as activists including Meera Sanghamitra, Clifton D'Rozario, Yuvan Aves, and Disha A. Ravi. Signatories also include academics from IIT Madras, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, National Law School of India University, and Azim Premji University. The collective submitted this letter in light of the tense situation that has been unfolding at Karadikallu Hattur Kollehaadi, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, since May 5 after the tribals re-entered the forests 'to reclaim their ancestral land'. 'Over 120 paramilitary troops of the Forest Department, State police, and Special Tiger Protection Force were deployed to intimidate members of the Jenu Kuruba tribe, with threats to evict them forcibly. In addition to this, the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), Nagarahole Wildlife division, issued a letter on May 8, citing a supposed May 6 High Court order, later found to have been fabricated, suspending the FRA-related activities, thus asking the Jenu Kuruba families to vacate their ancestral homeland in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve,' said a statement from the collective. The letter by the collective termed it 'a blatant attempt to withhold implementation of the FRA, 2006, amounting to perjury (lying under oath) under criminal law for the tiger reserve authorities, as well as section 3 (g) of SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.' According to members of the collective, Mr. Randeep promised to look into the grievances and address them, and was open to sending a delegation to Nagarahole.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Senior govt official booked for rape, sexual exploitation for 7yrs
Raipur: A senior official of Chhattisgarh's Tribal Welfare Department, has been booked on charges of rape and sexual exploitation of a woman in Dantewada district of Bastar division, while the police have also lodged a counter FIR against woman over charges of extortion. The woman in her complaint claimed she was deceived with promises of marriage and got sexually exploited for over seven years and the officer countered that she had been demanding money from him and he was fed up with it. The case is under investigation by Geedam police in Dantewada district and a police official said that the problem between the two erupted after having a long affair and when things went sour, they have lodged FIR against each other. The officer said that considering the sensitivity of the case, as and when facts are found during the probe, we will take action. The survivor is a married woman from Geedam, who alleged that the govt officer posted in Dantewada at the time of their first contact, lured her into a relationship by professing love and making promises of marriage. She alleged that between 2018 and 2025, he repeatedly raped her, coercing her into sexual relations under false pretenses. According to her, the alleged accused also forced her to undergo abortions three times using medication. When she insisted on marriage, he started cutting off contact and blocked her phone number. In a six-page counter-complaint filed by the alleged accused officer, with the Geedam police, he accused the woman of blackmail and claimed she demanded Rs 1 crore from him. He has admitted in writing that he had sexual relations with the woman, but alleges it was consensual.
India.com
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Goa BJP minister takes corruption swipe at CM Sawant's department, Opposition demands strong action
New Delhi: Goa's Art and Culture Minister, Govind Gaude, on Monday made serious allegations against his own government, accusing it of corruption. His remark came during a Prerna Din function organised by the tribal welfare department. Labelling serious charges, the minister alleged that the files of contractors are cleared in exchange for bribes, demanding a clarification from the Tribal Welfare Department, which is under Goa CM Pramod Sawant. 'A huge amount of taxpayers' money is allotted to the tribal welfare department. If it's unable to organise this programme efficiently, then it only shows a lack of control over the administration,' Gaude was heard saying in a video shared by Prudent Media. 'The files of the contractors are handled under the Shram Shakti Bhavan building on the sly. And they think we don't know of such things,' he added. According to the reports, Gaude also questioned the government over the construction of a tribal bhavan. He asked why the project was still pending when the foundation stone was laid during his tenure as the tribal minister. Opposition Launches Scathing Attack Against Government The opposition launched a scathing attack against the Sawant government and demanded governor P S Sreedharan Pillai to take note of the minister's comments and dismiss Pramod Sawant-led state govt. 'Gaude's allegations against the CM exposes BJP govt's corruption. The anti-corruption branch should probe these claims and take action against those guilty of bribery,' said opposition leader Yuri Alemao. 'It is time for the BJP to prioritise transparency and root out corruption. Hope BJP doesn't say it is 'their internal matter'. Party with differences is exposed by 'differences'?' GFP president and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai said BJP has cultivated and encouraged corruption in every department. 'Cabinet minister Govind Gaude's statement that contractors need to pay bribes to get files cleared is not much of a revelation, but a sign of utter frustration with his own govt. Over the years, I've exposed innumerable scams, small and big, that have dragged Goa down the path of irreversible ruin,' Sardesai said.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Officials told to create awareness about tribal schemes
Eluru: District Collector K Vetriselvi has ordered the concerned officials to take steps to ensure proper implementation of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan for tribals in the district. In a teleconference held from the Collector's camp office on Sunday, she reviewed implementation of the Abhiyan with the officials. Speaking on the occasion, she said that the officials should take steps to create widespread awareness among the tribals about this programme, which is being organised under the auspices of the Tribal Welfare Department with the help of the central and state governments, and ensure that every eligible tribal takes advantage of this scheme. As per the government's orders, wide publicity awareness seminars should be organised in the district from June 15 to 30. She instructed the Tribal Welfare Department officials to provide Aadhaar cards, Ayushman Bharat cards, caste certificates, PM Kisan and Jan Dhan accounts to the tribals. The Collector asked the officials to conduct regular reviews of these programmes and take steps to ensure that welfare schemes and development programmes are implemented properly. They should provide necessary assistance and cooperation to the beneficiaries and work for their development, she said.
News18
26-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Goa Minister Alleges Corruption In Tribal Welfare Department Under CM Pramod Sawant
Last Updated: Gaude alleged that a huge amount of taxpayers' money is allotted to the tribal welfare department, and it shows a lack of control over the administration. Goa Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude took a swipe at the tribal welfare department and accused his own government of corruption. His remark came during a Prerna Din function organised by the tribal welfare department. He alleged that the files of contractors are cleared in exchange for bribes, demanding a clarification from the Tribal Welfare Department, which is under Goa CM Pramod Sawant, for clarification. 'A huge amount of taxpayers' money is allotted to the tribal welfare department. If it's unable to organise this programme efficiently, then it only shows a lack of control over the administration," Gaude was heard saying in a video shared by Prudent Media. 'The files of the contractors are handled under the Shram Shakti Bhavan building on the sly. And they think we don't know of such things," he added.
