Protecting tribal communities' rights to water, forests and land is a collective responsibility: Minister Hasan Mushrif

Nandurbar, Nov. 16 -- Protecting the rights, culture and traditional resources of tribal communities, including water, forests and land, is the collective responsibility of society, said Guardian Minister Hasan Mushrif during the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrations held in Nandurbar.

The programme was organised at the District Planning Hall on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Krantisurya Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

Remembering Birsa Munda's historic Ulgulan (revolutionary struggle), Mushrif called upon people to work towards safeguarding tribal rights, heritage and culture.

On the occasion, the Van Sampada Portal was unveiled to facilitate access to information and benefits related to forest resources.

Benefits under various gove...