Weeks after BJP takes charge, Bengal unlocks ₹126 crore in tribal welfare fundsWest Bengal is now accessing central government schemes for tribal welfare. Projects worth ₹126 crore have been approved. These funds will ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
70 security camps in Bastar to serve as service centres: Amit ShahSecurity camps in Bastar, Chhattisgarh will transform into service centres. These centres will offer banking, Aadhaar, and ration card serv...
19 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
New Delhi asks Bengal to fast track central schemes after Mamata exitThe Centre has flagged West Bengal's failure to implement key central schemes for tribal welfare. Programs like PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA, launc...
07 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Odisha to distribute nearly 80,000 smartphones to anganwadi workersOdisha government is set to distribute smartphones to anganwadi workers for better monitoring. A new scheme will boost the handloom sector....
05 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Government may consider increasing overseas scholarships for ST studentsThe central government is considering a significant increase in overseas scholarships for tribal students. The number of scholarships could...
18 Dec, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
First survey in Eklavya schools to know learning, infra gapsThe Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a comprehensive nationwide survey to assess the learning and infrastructure deficiencies in Ekl...
20 Jun, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
Centre increases Tribal Ministry budget by 45%The central government has significantly increased funding for the Union Tribal Ministry, allocating Rs 14,925.81 crore for 2025-26. The bu...
01 Feb, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Budget allocation for tribal ministry up by 70 per centThe interim Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 13,000 crore to the Tribal Affairs Ministry, a 70% increase from the previous year. Rs 6,399 cr...
01 Feb, 2024, 07.58 PM IST
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh tribal students return to schoolsNine months after schools were closed in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak, tribal students enrolled in residential schools of Andhra Pradesh a...
26 Dec, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
As cities adjust to new normal, tribal children suffer from lack of devices, connectivityWith Lockdown 1 on March 23, India had closed its schools and educational institutions. With Covid-19 cases increasing, schools continue to...
08 Sep, 2020, 07.58 AM IST
Efforts on to improve physical infrastructure in tribal areas: GovernmentVarious measures are initiated to improve physical infrastructure like roads and railways in tribal areas including those affected by left ...
22 Dec, 2014, 02.25 PM IST
Maharashtra government to set up education commissionerates for tribalsMaharashtra government is mulling setting up separate education commisionarates to provide education to students from the tribal community.
13 Jun, 2013, 10.05 AM IST
- Vedanta funds education of 100 underprivileged tribal children
Vedanta through its Foundation has funded education for 100 children in the tribal-dominated Rayagada district with an aim to provide an eq...
29 Aug, 2012, 01.23 PM IST
- SBI, NSTFDC join hands to provide concessional loans to tribals
Besides providing individual financial assistance, the NSTFDC will also allocate funds for income generating activities by SHGs.
01 Aug, 2012, 10.57 PM IST