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Bookmark or Share- On the politics of the Nishad community | ExplainedNishad is an umbrella term for dozens of riverine castes in north India. After the Mandal Commission report, they started introducing themselves as ‘Nishad’, a singular political and social ...
- Nishad - WikipediaThe Nishad are a Hindu caste, found in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. In Bihar, the term refers to a group of around 20 communities whose traditional occupations centred on rivers, such as the Mallaah. There have been demands for these communities to be reclassified from Other Backwards Classes (OBC) to Scheduled Tribes. [1]
- Explained: Who are Nishads, their political significance in UP - The WeekThe Nishads are an ancient caste, with them marking a presence in the Rig Veda. They find multiple mentions in the Ramayana and the Mahabharat as well. The word ‘ni’ means water and ‘shad’ means ruler. Hence Nishads are the ‘rulers of the waters’.
- NISHAD Party - WikipediaThe Nishad Party was formed for empowerment of Nishad, Kewats, Bind, Beldar, Mallah, Sahani, Kashyap, Gond communities whose traditional occupations centred on rivers, such as boatmen or fishermen. Its founder is Sanjay Nishad, a former member of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
- M. A. Nishad - WikipediaM. A. Nishad is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has worked predominantly on Malayalam films. Career. Nishad has often made social dramas in Malayalam, starting his career with Pakal (2006) and Nagaram (2007).
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