tribal welfare department

Ranchi's tribal welfare department is establishing a new institute to offer free paramedical skill-based courses to tribal girls. Aimed at enhancing employment opportunities, the program will train students in areas like radiology and plaster application. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 12 with a science background will benefit from this initiative, which also includes provisions for nursing and ITI courses.

Jharkhand is making strides in educational empowerment by allocating funds for 50 outstanding students from SC, ST, and backward sections each year, paving their way to competitive exam success in Delhi. This comprehensive package caters to their accommodation, textbooks, and meal expenses, fostering a rich learning environment.

The Jharkhand government is expanding opportunities for tribal, backward class, and minority students to study abroad. The Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship scheme has doubled its seats for the 2026-27 academic session. Applications open May 14 for postgraduate courses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This initiative aims to support students attending prestigious global institutions.

Bengal's new BJP government, led by CM Suvendu Adhikari, distributed portfolios in its first cabinet meeting. Key ministers Dilip Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul were assigned crucial departments, with plans to consolidate power ahead of upcoming local and Lok Sabha polls. CM Adhikari will temporarily oversee unallocated ministries, including home and finance.

Koraput's residential schools for SC and ST students achieved a remarkable 98.64% pass rate in the HSC exams, significantly exceeding state and district averages. This success, a jump from last year's 97%, is credited to dedicated monitoring, improved infrastructure, and targeted support for students. Officials highlighted a substantial increase in higher grades, signaling strong academic progress.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has found that most atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in Jharkhand stem from violations of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, leading to land exploitation. The commission directed authorities to register FIRs and issue arrest warrants in several land dispute cases, emphasizing the need for police stations in vulnerable areas to protect tribal rights.

Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.