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  "path": "/2026/04/21/chenab-valleys-pahari-communities-through-the-lens-of-the-lokur-committee-criteria/",
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  "textContent": "The article examines the Pahari-speaking communities of Chenab Valley through the Lokur Committee’s criteria for Scheduled Tribe recognition, highlighting geographical isolation, distinct cultural identity, and persistent socio-economic disadvantages shaped by mountainous terrain. It argues that a contemporary interpretation of these indicators presents a strong, evidence-based case for careful and consistent policy consideration within India’s broader commitment to inclusive development and social justice.",
  "title": "Chenab Valley’s Pahari Communities Through the Lens of the Lokur Committee Criteria"
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