What is ‘Sarna Code’ Resolution passed in Jharkhand Assembly? How is it related to Census 2021?

On November 11, 2020, the Jharkhand General Assembly passed a resolution demanding a separate ‘Sarna Code’ for Tribals. The proposal was tabled by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The resolution was passed unanimously with voice vote. The Resolution seeks a separate column for followers of Sarna religion in Census 2021. Key Highlights The resolution will seek ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Census 2021 • Jharkhand • Sarna • sarna code • schedule V • scheduled areas • Scheduled Tribes

Meghalaya tribes: Stop Excluding us from Schedule VI

The minor tribes of Meghalaya Hajong, Bodo – Kachari, Mann, Rabha are together put under the category of “unrepresented tribes” for nominations in the state’s autonomous councils. They are in the name of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia. These tribal groups have now asked the CM to exclude them from their provisions of VI schedule of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Topics: Constitution of India • Meghalaya Hajong Welfare Association • MEghalaya tribes • schedule V • Schedule VI • Scheduled Tribes

Measures to Protect and Safeguard Land Rights of Scheduled Tribes

The  protect and safeguarding the land rights and other rights of Scheduled Tribes who are the  most marginalized, isolated and deprived population, following constitutional and legislative measure have been put in place: The Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs) (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 is being implemented to recognize and vest ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Topics: Forest Rights Act 2006 • Land Rights • Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 • PESA Act 1996 • Prevention of Atrocities Act • RFCTLARR Act 2013 • schedule V • Scheduled Tribes