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An Adivasi woman once in bonded labour now serves her village as a Sarpanch
As India marks 50 years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, cases of bonded labour still surface in states like Telangana where many workers in sectors such as agriculture, brick kilns, fishing and construction remain trapped in debt and coercion; here the author reflects on a transformative journey of an Adivasi woman who serves as a Sarpanch.
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Unveiling hidden divides: caste, gender and the myth of Indian growth
Existing data examining the status of women and marginalised castes in the economy points to a disturbing reality, which contradicts, deeply, the notion of India as a rising, globally charged economy.
Uttar Pradesh: Police action to deter fight for Dalit rights, says jailed activist and former IPS officer
A peaceful protest that took place on October 10 for the right to land for Dalits in several Gorakhpur, led to criminalising of the protest and arrest of activists. In the days following the protest activists, including retired public servant S. R. Darapuri, were arrested. Activists have alleged that the arrests and the consequent murder charges are only to deter people from fighting for justice
“Dalits banned for social gatherings,” Harrowing incidents of violence against Dalits
Death threats for attending Garba in Gujarat; robbed, tortured urinated upon in Tamil Nadu: a saga of unending violence against Dalits continues unabatedly
Manual Scavenging: Eradicate the practice, ensure effective rehabilitation, scholarship, compensation, uphold dignity and liberty says SC
Supreme Court bench issues detailed directions to the Union and state government to implement the provisions of Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, conduct necessary surveys, co-ordinate with Commissions
From Karnataka to Rajasthan, Dalit lives remain in danger
Despite achieving historical milestone globally, the Dalit community faces violence throughout the country, Sabrang India reports
Resignation of Nisha Bangre from post of Dy Collector accepted by government one day after Congress declares complete list of candidates
Sources from the party provided that the Party waited for the acceptance of Bangre’s resignation before declaring candidate from Amla, states that Party might change candidate now
Adivasi woman assaulted, stripped by men, BJP MLC’s wife book amongst 3 others
A harrowing incident of assault of an Adivasi woman took place on October 15 where reportedly three associates of the local BJP MLC's wife came and harassed the woman on grounds of the fact that she refused to vacate the land. BJP MLC Suresh Dhas has previously been implicated in a land grabbing accusations as well.
Orissa: Despite efforts to stymie participation in a public hearing at Kashipur against Vendanta, villagers attend
While social media, a trite singular in its projection of opinions, is awash with either the Israel-Palestine conflict with doses of pure hate and even comments on the Supreme Court ruling on same sex unions, in the east of India, Kashipur in Orissa, villager Adivasis are facing the strong arm of the state, being prevented from legitimately voicing their opposition to bauxite mining, it is being alleged
Uttar Pradesh: Retd IPS Officer S.R. Darapuri Among 6 Held for Protest
Gorakhpur Police claimed that the protest on October 10 was in violation of the Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in place there at the time.
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An Adivasi woman once in bonded labour now serves her village as a Sarpanch
As India marks 50 years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, cases of bonded labour still surface in states like Telangana where many workers in sectors such as agriculture, brick kilns, fishing and construction remain trapped in debt and coercion; here the author reflects on a transformative journey of an Adivasi woman who serves as a Sarpanch.