Now, cash-strapped Kerala cuts funds for tribal welfare
Friday, 31 January 2025 () Kerala's government has reduced funding for 27 out of 49 tribal welfare schemes amid a financial crisis, impacting housing, education, and self-employment programs for 1.5 lakh tribal families. Numerous significant initiatives have been either scrapped or had their budgets slashed, raising concerns about social justice and equity.
Kerala government has reduced minority scholarships by 50% due to financial constraints. This cut affects various vital scholarships, including the Prof Joseph.. IndiaTimes
IUML's state general secretary P M A Salam stated that men and women are not equal, using the example of gender-specific categories in the Olympics. He argued.. IndiaTimes
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the death of an Indian man from Kerala, Binil TB, fighting in Ukraine with the Russian Army. Another man, Jain TK, was injured. The Indian government has demanded the repatriation of all nationals involved in the Russian military, with 63 others seeking discharge. The MEA has engaged with Russian authorities for the return of the deceasedβs body and the repatriation of the injured. The Ministry extended condolences to the family and ensured assistance for the victims
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Kerala's government has reduced funding for 27 out of 49 tribal welfare schemes amid a financial crisis, impacting housing, education, and self-employment... IndiaTimes
The state government has slashed scholarships for minority students by 50%, impacting thousands of students' education. Nine out of eleven scholarship programs... IndiaTimes
Raman Rajamannan, Kerala's only tribal king, and his wife have been invited as guests by the Scheduled Tribes Development Department to attend the Republic Day... DNA