‘National Interest’ Must Not Be Defined by Economic Interests Alone. It Must Also Reflect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

‘National interest’ must not be defined by economic interests alone. It must also reflect the rights of Indigenous peoples

History has shown us that speed without partnership and mutual respect leads to delay, not progress

Beyond welfare, towards rights

India’s development journey has often oscillated between two approaches: a social welfare model—welfare schemes delivered at the discretion of the government based on their priorities, assessments, and promises—or through a rights-based framework—rights and entitlements mandated legally and, at times, secured through collective struggle and public pressure.However, there continues to be a significant disconnect between the constitutional vision …