Focus on Women’s Rights in the Badaga Community
A growing movement within the Badaga community advocates for equal rights for women, particularly in property inheritance. Traditionally, property has been passed to male descendants, but there’s increasing support for change, especially as more women in the community pursue higher education and employment. This shift is seen as a crucial step toward gender equality and is a topic of active debate within the community…Read More>>
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Recognition in the UN Database of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations’ Mountain Partnership recently acknowledged the Badagas in its database of indigenous mountain communities, a move celebrated within the community. This recognition reflects the Badagas’ distinct cultural identity, especially their language and sustainable farming practices, which focus on organic methods. The inclusion in this database brings attention to their role in preserving Nilgiri mountain culture and ecosystems, amplifying their voice on an international platform….Read More>>
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ST Status for the Badagas
The Badaga community has been actively campaigning for recognition as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Tamil Nadu. This status, which is already afforded to other indigenous groups in the Nilgiris, would provide the Badagas with educational and employment benefits and preserve cultural heritage. Community protests, supported by historical involvement in movements like the Dandi Salt March, underscore their longstanding connections to Indian history. Local leaders and community members have expressed that such recognition would bring more resources to preserve their unique traditions and alleviate socio-economic challenges…Read More>>