What is the News? Union Minister of AYUSH has inaugurated Ayush Van. What is Ayush Van? Ayush Van is a dedicated forest for Ayurvedic plants. It is located at the Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) in Kutch, Gujarat. The Ayush Van was set up in 30 acres of land allotted by DPT in a green-belt area… Continue reading Union Ayush Minister inaugurates ‘Ayush Van’ in Gandhidham
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“COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” was launched to accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities
What is the News? The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has launched the “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” campaign. What is the “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” campaign? Aim: To accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities of India. Under the campaign, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)… Continue reading “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” was launched to accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities
Govt to promote pearl farming in tribal areas
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Pearls?3 How is Pearl Framing done?4 What are the advantages of Pearl Farming? What is the News? TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) has signed an agreement with the Jharkhand-based Purty Agrotech for the promotion of pearl farming in tribal areas. What are Pearls? Pearls are… Continue reading Govt to promote pearl farming in tribal areas
World Indigenous Peoples Day: How net-zero climate goal alienates tribals
Source: DTE Relevance: To analyse the concept of ‘Net-Zero’ emission. Synopsis: With the rising popularity of the ‘Net-Zero’ emission concept, it is time to analyze all its facets. Introduction The impacts of climate change are now visible from melting glaciers to climatological disasters. The polluters can no more deny or dismiss this. But they have… Continue reading World Indigenous Peoples Day: How net-zero climate goal alienates tribals
Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’. About Adi Prashikshan Portal: Adi Prashikshan Portal aims to act as a central repository for information on all training programmes conducted by Tribal institutions across the country under Adi Prashikshan-Training for Tribals initiative. Developed by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS):4 Eklavya Model Day Boarding Schools (EMDBS) What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft. The MOU aims to support the digital transformation of Tribal schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS). About the MoU… Continue reading Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
Odisha’s “Bonda tribe” and other PVTG members infected with Covid-19
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Bonda Tribe:4 Tribes in Odisha: What is the News? As many as 21 tribals across eight different Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha have tested positive for Covid-19. Among them, two persons are from the Bonda tribe. About Bonda Tribe: Bonda tribes are one of the 13… Continue reading Odisha’s “Bonda tribe” and other PVTG members infected with Covid-19
“Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana:4 Progress of the Scheme: What is the News? The Managing Director of TRIFED recently highlighted the role played by Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana in changing the rural forest-dwelling tribal economy. About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Pradhan… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy
TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive
What is the News? Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) launches “Sankalp se Siddhi” – A Village and Digital Connect Drive. Contents1 About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative:2 Key Features of the Initiative:3 About Van Dhan Yojana:4 About Trifood Project:5 About SFURTI:6 About TRIFED: About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative: The Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative aims to… Continue reading TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive
Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
What is the News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches the Anamaya Initiative — a Tribal Health Collaborative. About Anamaya Initiative: Anamaya is a multi-stakeholder initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Piramal Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are supporting it. Objectives: Firstly, Anamaya Initiative… Continue reading Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
