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India’s Tribal Communities

Protecting India’s Tribal Communities: Two Landmark Legal Initiatives Against Discrimination

Introduction Scheduled Tribes (STs), often referred to as Adivasis, constitute one of India’s most historically marginalized communities. Living primarily in forested, hilly, and remote regions, tribal populations have faced systemic exclusion, land alienation, social discrimination, and economic deprivation for centuries. Colonial forest policies, exploitative intermediaries, and post-independence development projects further intensified their vulnerability. Recognizing this…

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forest resources of India

Forest Resources of India and Their Impact on Climate Change

Introduction Forests are vital components of Earth’s ecological balance, acting as carbon sinks, biodiversity reservoirs, and regulators of climate. In India, forest resources play a crucial role in sustaining livelihoods, maintaining environmental stability, and mitigating climate change. India is home to the world’s 10th largest forest area, with diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests in…

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