India Acknowledges 125 Million Scheduled Tribes Domestically Yet Rejects Indigenous Label Abroad, Adivasi Groups Inform UN

Aug 17, 2026

Adivasi groups claim that India recognizes over one hundred million scheduled tribes domestically. However, they argue the government denies these groups indigenous status on the global stage. This discrepancy limits their rights and recognition. These activists demand that the state must acknowledge their ancestral heritage to protect their unique cultural identities and ensure they receive necessary legal protections worldwide.

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