Jharkhand school survey adds 'Other' religion category
Jharkhand modifies DAHAR 2.0 school survey to include 'Other' religion option following Adivasi objections over exclusion of tribal identities like Sarna. Details inside.
Jharkhand modifies DAHAR 2.0 school survey to include 'Other' religion option following Adivasi objections over exclusion of tribal identities like Sarna. Details inside.
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