An interview with Birbaha Hansda, West Bengal Minister for Forests, Self Help Groups, and Self Employment, covered a range of topics including her concerns regarding the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Hansda, who is also an Assembly candidate for Binpur, stated that the code poses a potential threat to tribal traditions and autonomy. The discussion further addressed issues such as political representation, the prevailing scarcity of jobs, the sustainability of forest-based livelihoods, and the significance of small-scale industries and local knowledge in fostering employment opportunities.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/west-bengal-forest-minister-birbaha-hansda-the-hindu-interview/article70865194.ece
