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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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Activist actively involved in protesting against the Barsu-Solgaon refinery project detained by police
Activists in the area have been facing many legal road blocks, intimidation tactics exercised against protesters, meanwhile support for the refinery is creating havoc. Section 144 CrPC imposed.
Activist actively involved in protesting against the Barsu-Solgaon refinery project detained by police
Activists in the area have been facing many legal road blocks, intimidation tactics exercised against protesters, meanwhile support for the refinery is creating havoc. Section 144 CrPC imposed.
UP: Five days after attack on father of Dalit gang rape survivor, two infants and survivor set on fire at home by gang-rape suspects
The authorities' reluctance to include appropriate provisions under the SC/ST (PoA) Act and abiding by provisions for providing police protection to fame worsens situation of Dalit women in India
Bombay HC observes that prima facie officials of the forest department wanted to evict a tribal without following due process
The bench also noted that while the forest department claims that the tribal claim was rejected in 2015, there was no evidence to support that claim. Rejects application filed by the forest department.
UP: Five days after attack on father of Dalit gang rape survivor, two infants and survivor set on fire at home by gang-rape suspects
The authorities' reluctance to include appropriate provisions under the SC/ST (PoA) Act and abiding by provisions for providing police protection to fame worsens situation of Dalit women in India
Caste Census Would be Real Tribute to Ambedkar
An honest assessment of the population of marginalised sections can help modify policies and place India’s uneven progress on the path of equality.
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: Adivasis Cheated out of Forest Land, Compensation
The poorly executed relocation process has led to displacement and exploitation of tribals in the Nilgiris; the Moundadan Chettys fear they are next.
Mathura: Stones thrown at the Ambedkar Jayanti procession leaves several people injured
Tension prevailed due to stone pelting on the Shobha Yatra, police deployed in the area
Safai Shramik Union raises demands for a law that safeguards rights of sanitation workers: Maharashtra
In the letter addressed to the MLA, the union has highlighted the difficulties faced by the sanitation workers as well as the lack of government facilities guaranteed to them
Anti-Dalit violence all pervasive even in April 2023, #DalitHistory month
More incidents of caste-based atrocities reported across states serving as a bitter reminder that the road to equality and a casteless society is hard
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