In 2019 Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, the tribal reserved seats were almost equally split between BJD and BJP. From MSP for produce to protection of language, BJD govt rolls out plans
Some of the popular minor forest produce in Odisha are tamarind, mahua seed, sal seed, karanja seed, sal leaves, harida, chironjee seed, lac, honey, gum karya
The Naveen Patnaik government in Odisha has announced measures to woo tribals, including MSP for certain minor forest produces and the formation of a commission for tribal languages. This move is seen as an outreach effort ahead of the upcoming elections.
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Bowing down to the Opposition pressure, the Odisha Government on Friday sent its decision on tribal land sale to the Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) for its reconsideration.
The decision was taken in a State Cabinet meeting held early in the morning before the Legislative Assembly began.
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