Tribal Welfare

A 'Chinese' revolution transforms lives in Marayoor tribal hamlets

June 16, 2024

A 'Chinese' revolution transforms lives in Marayoor tribal hamlets

The cultivation of Chinese potato is carried on as a means of livelihood in twelve tribal settlements in Marayoor.

February 04, 2024
Tribal chief shifted to hospital after 3 days of hunger strike demanding road to settlement colony in Idukki

Moopan Ajayan T launched his hunger strike on February 2. He erected a shed near the colony, which houses 84 families, and began his fast for a proper road, which has been a demand of the residents for several years.
December 27, 2023
6 Kerala Adivasi Gotras selected for Rs 24,000 crore central govt tribal scheme

The construction of houses, roads, hostels, health centres public toilets, and Anganwadis will be taken up as part of the project apart from ensuring electricity and water supply.
August 10, 2023
Tribeswoman wins national award for nurturing rare pineapple

Parappi Amma won award for protecting, nurturing a rare variety of pineapple called “Makkal Valarthi” (Koonthani).
February 15, 2023
Wayanad tribal labourer assaulted by landowner for asking Rs 100 extra in wages

The Ambalavayal native suffered serious facial injuries in the assault on Friday.
January 27, 2023
Meet Padmasree Raman who preserves 150-year-old mud house, 52 rare seeds

Cheruvayal Raman belongs to the Kurichya tribal community of Wayanad and is known to the world as the preserver of a variety of rare seeds.
September 29, 2022
Why four boys bunked hostel and walked from Thodupuzha to Adimali?

One of the four boys had informed his friends that he was not interested in studies and wanted to go home.

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