Tribal people should be identified as ‘Adivasis’ in Census, says association
The Tamil Nadu Tribal People’s Association is demanding that tribal communities be classified as 'Adivasis' in the upcoming Census rather than under religious or caste categories. They also allege that the Forest Department is obstructing infrastructure development by failing to adhere to the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between indigenous rights, administrative classification, and land use policies in India.
The district committee of the Tamil Nadu Tribal People’s Association has urged the Union government to identify tribal people separately as Adivasis during the forthcoming Census and not classify them under any religious category. A resolution to this effect was adopted at the district committee meeting held in Sathyamangalam on Monday (June 15, 2026).
The article focuses on advocacy for marginalized groups and critiques government agency actions regarding land rights.
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