India rejects reference in UN Rapporteur’s report on Indigenous Peoples’ rights

October 14, 2026 11:16 AM

India rejects reference in UN Rapporteur’s report on Indigenous Peoples’ rights

India has rejected what it termed an “unsubstantiated reference” to the country in a report by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, citing official data on land-title claims under the Forest Rights Act and highlighting constitutional safeguards and welfare initiatives for tribal communities. India delivered its statement during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Third Committee, where First Secretary Anuj Swarup addressed iss...

25 crore out of poverty, 15.8 crore homes with tap water: India’s welfare story in numbers

June 10, 2026 1:10 PM

25 crore out of poverty, 15.8 crore homes with tap water: India’s welfare story in numbers

Over the past decade, India's welfare landscape has undergone a significant transformation, marked by an expansion of social protection programmes, improved access to basic services and greater use of technology in public service delivery. Government data indicate that nearly 25 crore people moved out of multidimensional poverty between 2013-14 and 2022-23, while access to housing, healthcare, sanitation, financial services and livelihood opportunities expanded across the country.   Poverty R...