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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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Gujjar-Bakerwals Protest Ahead of Amit Shah’s J&K Visit Fearing Dilution of ST Status
The Pahari community is hopeful that the Home Minister will announce ST status for them, which the Gujjars and Bakerwals oppose.
India Enters ‘Amrit Kaal’ with Growing Atrocities Against Dalits
In most BJP-ruled states, such violence is ominously rising, but the same is also true for some states ruled by Opposition parties.
Karnataka: Dalit teen tied to electricity pole and thrashed on suspicion of theft
The boy’s mother was also assaulted when she tried to intervene
Minor Dalit boy killed, CJP moves NCSC for further protection for family
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he 15-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh has been allegedly beaten ruthlessly by a teacher, died as a result
Caste in CBSE Texts, Who is to Blame?
While the CBSE issued a clarification over viral 'casteist' text in Class 6 History textbook, the fact that caste bias surfaces time and again, over decades, in official board texts is a matter of concern
286 booked in Uttar Pradesh, police say violence breaks out over Dalit boy’s death
On Tuesday afternoon, the body of young Nikhit Dohre, who succumbed to his injuries allegedly after the brute beating by his teacher, was finally cremated outside the village after the family received a cheque of ₹3 lakh as ex gratia compensation
Death of Dalit teen boy, after assault by teacher, sparks angry protests: UP
In a police complaint, the boy's father has alleged that the teacher beat him with sticks and rods until he fell unconscious after he spelt a word wrong in the social science test, 20 days ago
UP: Dalit Student In Auraiya Beaten to Death For Spelling Error, Booked
The incident has sparked outrage among the dalit community in the region and the district administration has deployed additional forces in the victim’s village to control the situation.
Madhya Pradesh has 7.72 Lakh Registered SC/ST Youths Without Jobs: Govt Data
Around 30% of the registered unemployed persons belong to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe categories, and this does not even take into account a lot of people who are not registered.
Adivasi groups resolve to intensify agitation demanding inclusion of Sarna Code in Census
Rail Roko protests planned across five states on November 30
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