Kerala's government has reduced funding for 27 out of 49 tribal welfare schemes amid a financial crisis, impacting housing, education, and self-employment programs for 1.5 lakh tribal families. Numerous significant initiatives have been either scrapped or had their budgets slashed, raising concerns about social justice and equity.
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