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Despite strict laws, approximately 20,000 acres of tribal land in Telangana have been illegally transferred to non-tribals over decades. Over 4,700 acres are entangled in 714 pending legal cases, with many violations going unreported due to informal transactions. Financial distress often forces tribals to sell, while buyers offer higher prices, exacerbating the issue.

Goa's Atal Asra Yojana offers up to Rs 3 lakh for Scheduled Tribe families to build, reconstruct, or repair homes. Eligibility requires belonging to a Goan ST community with an annual family income not exceeding Rs 3 lakh. Applications are offline at the Tribal Welfare office in Panaji, requiring specific documents for assistance.

Most students come from families who are illiterate and they go on to become the first-generation graduates and change the future of the family, a headmaster, D Vijayan said.

650-Bed Teaching Hospital In Baripada To Cater to North Odisha Districts

India's PM JANMAN initiative is uplifting vulnerable tribal groups by providing essential services like housing, clean water, and healthcare. This ambitious mission, involving nine ministries, aims to bridge critical gaps in education, connectivity, and livelihoods, ensuring comprehensive development for these communities across 18 states and UTs.

Two students from Tamil Nadu's tribal communities have achieved a significant milestone by clearing the Common Law Admission Test. S Ranjith and S K Sathya will now pursue law degrees at prestigious institutions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.

Centre To Focus On Early Diagnosis, Newborn Screening, And Long-Term Care

Jharkhand is making strides in educational empowerment by allocating funds for 50 outstanding students from SC, ST, and backward sections each year, paving their way to competitive exam success in Delhi. This comprehensive package caters to their accommodation, textbooks, and meal expenses, fostering a rich learning environment.

Bengal's new BJP government, led by CM Suvendu Adhikari, distributed portfolios in its first cabinet meeting. Key ministers Dilip Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul were assigned crucial departments, with plans to consolidate power ahead of upcoming local and Lok Sabha polls. CM Adhikari will temporarily oversee unallocated ministries, including home and finance.

The Jharkhand government is expanding opportunities for tribal, backward class, and minority students to study abroad. The Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship scheme has doubled its seats for the 2026-27 academic session. Applications open May 14 for postgraduate courses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This initiative aims to support students attending prestigious global institutions.

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.