Denotified Tribes

Denotified Tribe

Denotified Tribe Denotified Tribes (DNTs) are communities that were originally listed as “criminal tribes” during British rule in India under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871. These tribes were stereotyped as being inherently criminal, and their movements were heavily restricted. In 1952, after India gained independence, the government repealed the act and officially “denotified” these […]

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Denotified Tribe

Denotified Tribe Denotified Tribes (DNTs) are communities that were once listed as ‘criminal tribes’ under the British-era Criminal Tribes Act of 1871. After India gained independence, this Act was repealed in 1952, and these communities were “denotified.” However, they continue to face social stigma, poverty, and exclusion. Most DNTs lack access to education, employment, housing,

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