NCSTs
- Andhra Pradesh
BJD delegation meets NCST chairperson over Polavaram project concerns
New Delhi: A delegation of the BJD met with NCST chairperson Antar Singh Arya to discuss the potential submergence of a multi-purpose project in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh which could lead to the…
- Telangana
ST panel draws Telangana govt’s attention towards tribal issues
Hyderabad: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) asked the Telangana government to address issues related to Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR), Individual Forest Rights (IFR) and Community Forest Rights(CFR ) prevailing…
- India
Tribals forced to do ‘dandavat parikrama’: NCST launches probe
New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has launched an inquiry into allegations that some Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders in West Bengal forced tribal women to perform “dandavat parikrama” (circumambulation…
- Delhi
Delhi HC seeks NCST’s response on IRFCL plea challenging summons
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the response of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) on a petition filed by Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFCL), challenging summons issued…
