Narendra Modi says his Government committed to tribal welfare

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 23:40

Narendra Modi handed over land allotment letters to more than 11,000 tribals and said his government was committed to empowering adivasis in the BJP-ruled state.

MP tribal minister Vijay Shah quits over sexist remarks

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 09:50

Madhya Pradesh Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah, who had courted a major controversy over his alleged `sexist remarks,` tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday.

Government will not allow mining in tribal areas

Last Updated: Sunday, November 27, 2011, 23:51

The Centre would not give permission for mining activities in tribal areas in the country, Union Minister of Tribal Welfare and Panchayat Raj V Kishore Chandra Suryanarayana Deo said here Sunday.

Action against guilty in tribal welfare scheme soon: Raut

Last Updated: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 21:58

Expressing displeasure over the complaints of distribution of defective bicycles to the beneficiaries of the Tribal Development Scheme, district Guardian Minister said strict action would be taken against the guilty.

`Maoist anarchy affecting tribal welfare in WB`

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 19:57

The "anarchist and terrorist- type" activities of Naxalites in some tribal areas of West Bengal were creating hurdles in carrying out welfare and educational programmes for the community, senior CPI(M) leader said today.