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Namath Basai, a big hit among Kerala tribal children

0 Namath Basai, a big hit among Kerala tribal children The Kerala State government is carrying out a unique programme called “Namath Basai” of teaching tribal children in their mother tongue. Key Points The programme is being implemented by the Samagra Shiksha Kerala(SSK). SSK is an overarching programme for the school education sector extending from

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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The Rajya Sabha has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 on 16th March 2021. The Bill was approved in Lok Sabha on 17th March 2020. Highlights of the Bill The Act regulates the conditions under which a

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 Involve Traditional Healers In Public Health Initiatives To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19

 Involve Traditional Healers In Public Health Initiatives To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19

 Involve Traditional Healers In Public Health Initiatives To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In a sunny afternoon of March 18, 2020, while lost in his dreams, Sukaldhar Yadav was jolted awake by an urgent knocking on his door. “My nephew is down with malaria, please help,” said the visitor. With no time to spare, the 76-year-old

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Covid-19 reaches the Great Andamanese, why is this worrying?

Covid-19 reaches the Great Andamanese, why is this worrying?

Covid-19 reaches the Great Andamanese, why is this worrying? While five among the nine Great Andamanese who are infected with Covid-19 are residents of Port Blair, four live in the remote Strait Island that is reserved for the tribe. Nine members of the dwindling Great Andamanese tribe have tested Covid-19 positive, setting off alarm bells

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Katkari Tribe | Van Dhan for Jaan and Jahaan

Katkari Tribe | Van Dhan for Jaan and Jahaan

Katkari Tribe | Van Dhan for Jaan and Jahaan               Key Takeaways The Katkari are an Indian Tribe mostly belonging to the state of Maharashtra. They have been categorised as a Scheduled tribe. The Census of India 2001 (GOI 2012) indicates that Maharashtra is home to 235,022 Katkari, mainly in Raigad and Thane districts. In Maharashtra

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