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Time of India
10-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
ZoRO vice-prez highlights plight of indigenous Mizo tribes
Aizawl: Zo Re-unification Organisation (ZoRO) vice-president L Ramdinliana Renthlei highlighted the plight of the indigenous Mizo tribes, scattered across the globe, as they continue to yearn for self-rule. He said while there are over 370 million indigenous people conquered by mightier nations worldwide, the Mizo community is among these tribes striving for unity and recognition. On the occasion of World Indigenous Peoples' Day on Saturday, Renthlei extended his greetings to all Mizo ethnic tribes (Zofate) globally and called for the reunification of the scattered Zofate. He emphasised the need for a collective effort towards asserting their rights and identity as a unified people. Renthlei referred to the UN's 'Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples' (adopted on Sept 13, 2007), which advocates for indigenous peoples' self-determination and the restoration of their rights. According to the ZoRO vice-president, this declaration has been a source of hope for the 'Zofate', who are now eagerly looking forward to achieving self-rule under a single administrative unit. He said while the Zofate are currently divided across various nations, their unification remains a critical goal. He stressed the importance of maintaining unity at the heart of the movement, as it would enable the people to reclaim their lost heritage and rights. ZoRO, which was formed on May 20, 1988, to promote the reunification of the Zofate, gained NGO status as an affiliated member of the United Nations on May 21, 2004. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hans India
10-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Atchanna vows to accelerate development of tribals
Srikakulam: Agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said that the development of the state is possible only through the development of its tribal communities. The minister, who was the chief guest at the World Indigenous Peoples' Day event in Pathapatnam, said that the late N T Rama Rao established the ITDA system in 1982 for the upliftment of tribal people and has since prioritised providing education, healthcare, and infrastructure to tribal areas. 'Our coalition government is taking all necessary steps to develop tribal regions,' said Minister Atchannaidu. 'We have already sanctioned Rs 1,000 crore this year for essential infrastructure, with Rs 230 crore specifically allocated for drinking water facilities.' The minister announced plans to establish small-scale industries and other businesses in and around tribal areas to create local employment opportunities for the youth. He also mentioned that a dedicated skill development center would be established to provide the necessary training. 'We are simultaneously focusing on both development and welfare in the state,' the minister added. 'To improve phone signal connectivity, he said, BSNL towers have been installed at a cost of Rs 4 crore.' He also announced that a new ITDA would be established in Meliaputti, replacing the one that was shifted to Manyam during the district reorganisation. MLAs B Ramanamurthy and Mamidi Govinda Rao, District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar, RDO Krishnamurthy, and representatives from various tribal associations also participated.
Hans India
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Indigenous peoples' lives remain in darkness, says tribal leader
Kakinada: Despite 78 years of India's independence, the lives of tribal communities in agency areas remain in darkness, said Vaditya Sankar Naik, founder and national president of the Tribal People's Federation and Students' Federation, and former member of the ST Commission. The organisations marked World Indigenous Peoples' Day in Kakinada on Saturday with a grand cultural celebration chaired by Dr L Madhu Kumar, president of the North Andhra districts unit. Students performed traditional dances, highlighting the richness of indigenous heritage. Inaugurating the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp, Naik criticised both Central and state governments for their failure to bring meaningful change to tribal life despite allocating thousands of crores annually for welfare. He noted that many villages still lack basic roads, forcing pregnant women to be carried in makeshift stretchers during emergencies. Each monsoon, hundreds die from seasonal diseases due to lack of timely medical care, he said, lamenting that 'the lives of indigenous people seem to hold no value for the government.' Naik further pointed out that in some areas, tribals still walk up to 15 km to collect ration rice. He condemned the ongoing neglect, stating that no matter which party comes to power, their lives remain unchanged. 'Government officials and rulers rarely visit these areas to assess the people's health, education, or living conditions,' he added. He accused Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of breaking promises made during an election rally in Araku, where Naidu had pledged to restore GO No 3 and safeguard tribal rights if voted to power. Calling the unfulfilled promises a betrayal, Naik said constitutional safeguards exist but are poorly implemented. Naik stressed that governments treat World Indigenous Peoples' Day merely as a symbolic occasion of cultural performances rather than an opportunity to address core issues like welfare, development, education, and employment. 'True celebration,' he said, 'would mean reviving and passing on disappearing indigenous cultures and traditions while ensuring progress that restores the self-respect of tribal communities.'
Time of India
09-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
Govt school students conduct field study on tribal life in Madurai
1 2 Madurai: Students of the Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Elumalai, visited Alagammalpuram village to meet members of a tribal community and conducted a socio-economic field study to mark World Indigenous Peoples' Day on Saturday. Murugesan B, an economics teacher who took the 12 Class XI students by spending from his pocket, told TOI that the real-world purpose behind every lesson must be taught to the students. "Socio-economic conditions decide whether there is development or not. Students observed the members of the tribal community, their livelihood, and infrastructure like access to water and electricity. All these are indicators of a country's development," he said. The students observed that many people in the tribal hamlet are dependent on the MGNREGA scheme, while some sell medicinal herbs from the forest. One of the students, M Gopi Krishnan, said that he is interested in studying tribal communities. "I would like to research ways to support their development," he said. Murugan added that the students would be required to record their observations for about three pages as an assignment. He said if students are interested, it will also be published as a journal in their school. On their way back, some students observed that the people in the hamlet asked for access to good clothing. "My next plan is to arrange clothes for them through a trust and distribute them for Diwali," Murugan said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
09-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge greet people on World Tribal Day
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday extended greetings to 'all tribal brothers and sisters" on World Indigenous Peoples' Day and said .our traditions and life values have enriched India's a post on X, Rahul said Congress stands with tribals in their fight for rights, dignity, and justice. The day is also known as 'World Tribal Day' 'Heartfelt greetings to all tribal brothers and sisters on World Indigenous Peoples' Day. Your traditions and life values have enriched India's identity. You are the first owners of India, and we stand with you in your fight for rights, dignity, and justice," he said on X. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also extended his greetings on the ocassion.'Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the citizens of our tribal society on World Indigenous Peoples' Day. The conservation of water, forest, land, and tribal civilisation and traditions is our aim, and the Congress Party is fully dedicated to protecting your interests. 'Jai Johar, Jai Hind!" he said. According to the UN, to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, August 9 commemorates the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in to a release of the Department of Social Welfare, Tribal Affairs' budget tripled from rupees 4,498 crore to rupees 13,000 crore; total tribal spending across 42 ministries grew five-fold to Rs 1,24,908 crore under DAPST over the last decade, and 25.11 lakh tribal families received Forest Rights Act release said 479 Eklavya Model Residential Schools are educating 1.38 lakh tribal students. (ANI)
