Julius Tigga, Jharkhand tribal educationist, Adivasi Mahasabha leader
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Julius Tigga: Pioneer of Tribal Education and Adivasi Rights in Jharkhand

Julius Tigga (13 October 1903-1971) was a pioneering tribal educationist, writer, editor, artist, cultural activist, politician, and organizer from Jharkhand. He stands as a towering figure in the first generation of India’s tribal movement, playing a crucial intellectual role in establishing Adivasi politics in India. His contributions to tribal education, journalism, and political activism have left an indelible mark on the history of Jharkhand and the broader Adivasi movement across India.

Panchayat Mediation Mechanism Backed by President Murmu
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📜 Panchayat Mediation Mechanism Backed by President Murmu📜

Panchayat Mediation Mechanism: In a landmark statement advocating grassroots legal empowerment, President Droupadi Murmu voiced strong support for enabling Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to act as formal mediators for local dispute resolution. Referring to the Mediation Act, 2023, she stressed its compatibility with the constitutional mandate under Articles 243-B to 243-ZA — provisions that give legitimacy and structure to panchayats as decentralised governance institutions.