tribal welfare department

Ranchi's tribal welfare department is establishing a new institute to offer free paramedical skill-based courses to tribal girls. Aimed at enhancing employment opportunities, the program will train students in areas like radiology and plaster application. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 12 with a science background will benefit from this initiative, which also includes provisions for nursing and ITI courses.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has found that most atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in Jharkhand stem from violations of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, leading to land exploitation. The commission directed authorities to register FIRs and issue arrest warrants in several land dispute cases, emphasizing the need for police stations in vulnerable areas to protect tribal rights.

Koraput's residential schools for SC and ST students achieved a remarkable 98.64% pass rate in the HSC exams, significantly exceeding state and district averages. This success, a jump from last year's 97%, is credited to dedicated monitoring, improved infrastructure, and targeted support for students. Officials highlighted a substantial increase in higher grades, signaling strong academic progress.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has issued notices to Mayurbhanj district officials and the ST & SC development department following a suspected food poisoning incident at a residential school. The incident, which led to the death of a Class V tribal girl and sickened hundreds, is now under investigation by the NCST.

Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.