-TheWire.in New Delhi: As an expression of resentment against vegetarian Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s insistence to not allow serving of eggs in mid-day meals across the State since he considers it a ‘sentimental issue’, the sahariya children of Shirpura village in Shivpuri district were on Friday afternoon served eggs along with khichri through village contributions. For a large number of children who turned up to get a boiled egg...

-The Times of India JAIPUR (Rajsthan): For the primitive sahariya adivasis, the panchayat polls may already be over. The only primitive tribe of Rajasthan, sahariyas reside mainly in the Shahabad and Kishanganj blocks of Baran district. But there is barely a handful amongst them who meet the new educational qualification norms set by the government for contesting the panchayat elections. Recently the state government through an ordinance issued directives that candidates contesting...

-TheBetterIndia.com "Whenever they see me, people say, ‘Here comes the Dhadkan Radio woman...," grins Ramvati, a tribal woman from the sahariya tribe of Madhya Pradesh. Her usual day starts with a walk to five villages under her purview, where she interviews people and gathers information for her very own radio programme on the local radio station, Radio Dhadkan. While most women in these villages are mostly seen in a veil, Ramvati has...

-The Hindu The right to good healthcare must be addressed using modern technology, innovative approaches and by involving tribals in developing solutions for their problems In his address to the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about inclusive development, with food security, safe housing and sanitation being the rights of every citizen. Health is intimately linked to these essentials of living. The health status of India's tribal communities is...

-Outlook India The sahariyas could be staring at an abyss if the Vasundhararaje govt stops free ration Till last month, the sahariyas were being provided 35 kg wheat free of cost. It was one major step which ensured that no household went without food for days. The new Rajasthan Government has decided to do away with all free supply of ration. The sahariyas too will have to pay Rs 2 per kg...