Tribal Advisory Council Rejects Land Sale Proposal for Tribals

The Tribal Advisory Council, headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has denied a prior proposal to allow land sales by tribals to non-tribals. The council seeks alternative loan methods for tribal communities and discusses including Mundari language in the constitution, while reviewing Odisha's PESA Act draft.

The Tribal Advisory Council, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has officially declined a previous proposal to permit the sale and mortgage of tribal lands in scheduled areas to non-tribals.

Instead, the council aims to find alternative loan arrangements to support essential needs like marriage, higher education, and business ventures for the tribal populace.

Additionally, the council approved a bid to add the Mundari language to the Constitution's eighth schedule and discussed future deliberations on the Odisha PESA rules. A state-level workshop is planned for further feedback.

(With inputs from agencies.)