Jharkhand

In Haldi Pokhar village of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, four families faced a social boycott after adopting Christianity. Villagers barred them from accessing the village pond, well, handpump, shops, and collecting firewood and leaves from the forest. Police and revenue officials intervened, resolving the issue through a village meeting.

December 30, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Jharkhand Education Department has added an 'Other' option to the religion column in the DAHAR 2.0 school survey following objections from Adivasi groups. The survey maps enrolment and dropout data for children aged three to 18 years. Tribal leaders had demanded recognition for the Sarna faith and other indigenous beliefs.