In this ground report, we delve into the struggles faced by the Dhurva tribe residing in Odisha, who are fighting to obtain Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The Dhurva tribe, already recognized as a scheduled tribe in neighboring Chhattisgarh, lacks the same constitutional protections in Odisha due to their exclusion from the ST list.
Join us as we uncover the challenges faced by the Dhurva tribe and shed light on their ongoing battle for recognition. Despite their ancestral ties and cultural heritage, these resilient individuals find themselves without access to the various constitutional provisions designed to safeguard the rights and well-being of tribal communities.