Notes and Study material for Exams
Peasants and tribal movements in Nagaland Nagas Rebellion Nagas were once head hunters, as they used to cut off the heads of the enemies and preserve them as trophies. But with the advent of Christianity and Education, the Nagas, comprising more than 30 tribes, have evolved a rich culture and tradition. The Naga national movement … Read more
Social customs in Uttar Pradesh Society is Patriarchal like most of Uttar Pradesh and male elders are considered heads. Though many governmental schemes like LPG connection that is given only in the name of female elder of the house has brought somewhere female on front but in DECISION MAKING they are considered subordinate to men. … Read more
Land alienation in Scheduled areas Land is not only a tangible asset but is the mainstay of most of the rural folks as they are dependent on agriculture and allied activities. The tribal economy is also primarily agro-based and they have emotional attachment to land. But, with the opening of the tribal areas, the tribal … Read more
Workers, peasants and Tribal movements in Telangana Telangana rebellion The Telangana Rebellion was a peasant rebellion against the feudal lords of the Telangana region and, later, the princely state of Hyderabad, between 1946 and 1951. The communists were as surprised as everyone else to see their efforts culminate in a series of successful attempts at … Read more
Uttarakhand is a region with great ethnic diversity. Though nobody can be called a native here, there are tribes and villages of people who have no other place to relate to. They are mostly dependent on agriculture and handicrafts. The economy revolves around the fairs that are held all round the year. Uttarakhand is … Read more
Tribal Welfare Administration, Tribal sub plan and Single line administration in Chhattisgarh The tribal areas of Chhattisgarh though sparsely populated continue to receive special attention of the State Government primarily on account of their strategic location and comparative backwardness. The Tribal Sub Plan was started in 1974-75 in the State and entire tribal Population was … Read more
Worker, Peasant and Tribal Movement in Andhra Pradesh:- The role of the Andhras in the Freedom Struggle is next to that of none and they had always been in the forefront along with the rest of the countrymen. The first War of Independence in A.D.1857 did in no way affect the state of affairs in … Read more
Scheduled and Tribal Areas Scheduled and Tribal Areas are a group of regions in India that are home to indigenous peoples. These areas are designated by the Indian government as being in need of special protection and development. The Scheduled and Tribal Areas are located in the northeastern, central, and western parts of India. They … Read more
Scheduled Tribes & PVTGs Introduction Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are two groups of people in India who are considered to be particularly vulnerable and in need of special protection. STs are defined as indigenous people who are not Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, or Jains. PVTGs are defined as STs who … Read more
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of the Constitution of India. The Commission was established on 25 November 1992 with the objective of protecting and promoting the interests of the Scheduled Tribes (STs) of India. The NCST is headed by a … Read more