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No need to collect quantifiable data on SC/ST: Supreme Court

Odisha News Insight Sep 26, 2018 0

ONI Bureau: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the state does not require to collect quantifiable data on the backwardness of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) persons for giving them reservation in promotion. A…

Odisha

Sudam Marandi to head New ST Cell of BJD

Odisha News Insight Jun 13, 2018 0

ONI Bureau: In a bid to boost its tribal outreach, the ruling BJD has formed its ST (Scheduled Tribes) Cell to be headed by former Minister & Bangiriposhi MLA Sudam Marandi as the State Convener. Koraput MP Jhina Hikaka and Lanjigarh…

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Implementation of Forest Rights Act by Government of India

Odisha News Insight Apr 28, 2016 0

The Forest Rights Act is being implemented across the country. Forest Rights Act is an act to recognize and vest pre-existing rights to forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. Till 29.02.206, out of 44.15…

Odisha

NCST Chairman Oraon to visit Odisha on Sep 2

Odisha News Insight Aug 31, 2015 0

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31: Dr Rameshwar Oraon, Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is likely to arrive here on September 2 on a four-day visit. He will remain in Odisha till September 5. During his visit, he will be…