Cast aside, Bengal’s Totos don’t care much about casting ballot
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The Toto tribe in Totopara faces challenges like dwindling population, land rights issues, and language endangerment. Dhaniram..
The Padma Shri, also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, acting, medicine, social service and public affairs". It is awarded by the Government of India every year on India's Republic Day.
The Toto tribe in Totopara faces challenges like dwindling population, land rights issues, and language endangerment. Dhaniram..