Tribal girl watched her father heal the sick; that inherited wisdom made her the ‘Queen of Herbs’, helping over 300,000 patients battle deadly diseasesYanung Jamoh Lego, popularly known as the 'Adi Queen of Herbs', is a traditional healer from Arunachal Pradesh who has spent more than thre...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal AffairsIn a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the righ...
27 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Amit Shah says UCC will not affect tribals, urges community not to fall for 'conspiracies'Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured tribal communities that the Uniform Civil Code will not impact their traditions or customs, urging th...
24 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
2,792 MoUs of Rs 3.53 lakh crore inked during 2-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional ConferenceSouth Gujarat's Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference saw the signing of 2,792 MoUs worth Rs 3,53,306 crore, projected to create 2.82 lakh di...
02 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
India’s 30-year-old ‘Millets Queen’ from Madhya Pradesh is actor Madhavan's Monday motivation. Who is Lahari Bai?Actor R. Madhavan lauded Lahari Bai, a tribal woman from Madhya Pradesh, for her remarkable efforts in preserving traditional millet variet...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Centre plans 'tribal atlas' of remote villagesThe Centre has instructed states to map tribal-dominated villages to create a 'tribal atlas,' aiding in demographic and cultural profiling....
23 Feb, 2025, 08.33 AM IST
Cabinet nod to Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan; earmarks Rs 79,156 crore for upliftment of tribal communitiesThe Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with a budget of Rs 79,156 crore. ...
18 Sep, 2024, 03.50 PM IST
Union Budget 2024: Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to improve socio-economic conditions of tribalsThe programme aims at achieving saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts, Union Finan...
23 Jul, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
More forest items under MSP scheme likelyWith the emphasis on increasing use of millets, the Modi government is considering inclusion of certain naturally growing millets in Chhatt...
14 Feb, 2023, 12.26 AM IST
Why many tribals don’t mind being ousted by damsMany research projects have tried to assess the impact on tribals ousted by the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat, arguably the most controvers...
10 Sep, 2017, 11.06 AM IST
Why freedom fighter Birsa Munda's village in Jharkhand is still in fettersThe only redeeming feature about the village is a smooth concrete road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana that connects the decrepi...
13 Aug, 2017, 12.48 PM IST
- Tribal Meena, not bureaucrat Meena to decide Posco's fate
An illiterate tribal woman from Orissa's Jagatsinghpur district is all set to play a vital role in deciding the fate of the Rs 51,000 crore...
29 Oct, 2010, 12.00 PM IST
- Mana emerging as a tourist destination in Uttarakhand
Mana, a tribal village situated near Badrinath, is emerging as a tourist destination in Uttarakhand.
17 May, 2008, 02.10 PM IST