Dalits: Other Resources
There are many free electronic resources to use if you're looking for additional Dalit resources. Below are some resources through the Digital Library of India, a list of associations/advocacy groups, and some free online periodicals.
Digital Library of India
The Digital Library of India (DLI) is a digital collection of freely accessible rare books collected from various libraries in India. DLI project started in early 2000 with the vision to archive all the significant literary, artistic and scientific works of mankind and to preserve digitally and make them freely available.
This includes access resources about Dalits:
Asomor Sanskritit Adivasi (saotal)r Avadanar Chamu Itivritta Ed. 1st – In Assamese. This book is about the Adivasi Community and Culture of Tea Tribe.
Dalit Kahini Sanchayan – In Hindi – This book is about Dalits and harvesting.
The Untouchables, by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – In English. A print copy is in our library collection, however this digital version is also available. Published in 1948.
Untouchable Saints - In English. Book by K. V. Ramaswami about four Dalit saints
The following associations are advocacy groups and non-profice organizations that focus upon Dalit liberation or support human rights issues in general.
Ambedkar Center for Justice and Peace - Human Rights non-profit based in Mumbai
The Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi - Organization focused upon Dalit art, literature, and culture based in New Delhi (some content in Hindi)
Dalit NGO Federation - NGO in based Nepal
Dalit Solidarity - Non-profit organization based in the U.S. to promote equality and justice for Dalits
Human Rights Watch - Global non-profit NGO involved in human rights work around the world
Indian Institute of Dalit Studies - Non-profit NGO based in New Delhi, founded by academics and activists to understand the problems of marginalized groups, identify the causes of their marginalization, and suggest policies for empowerment
Indian Social Institute - Organization bringing social transformation through research, training and action, publication, and advocacy works supporting Dalits, Adivasis/tribals, women, minorities, unorganized, and landless laborers
International Dalit Solidarity Network - Global organization based in Copenhagen, which is a network of human rights groups, development agencies, and Dalit Solidarity networks in other countries
Films, Books, Exhibitions
Free e-book! Casteless or Caste-blind? Dynamics of Concealed Caste Discrimination, Social Exclusion and Protest in Sri Lanka
Kabir Kala Manch - Predominantly Dalit and working class cultural troupe based in India
National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights - An organization based in New Delhi, committed to the elimination of discrimination based on caste
Samata Foundation – Nepali Dalit Movement
World Bank Resources - Source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries, based in Washington, D.C.
Perspective on Poverty in India (2011)
Poverty and Social Exclusion in India (2011)
Online Periodicals
Dalit Nation - In English.
Dalit Voice - In English. Founded by journalist and scholar V. T. Rajshekar
Forward Press - In English and Hindi. Monthly magazine focusing on Dalit communities.
Jan Sanskaran – In English and Hindi. Dalit Media Watch.
CounterCurrents.org - In English. Founded in India, this online periodical focuses upon human rights issues globally. However, they do have specific section titled "Annihilate Caste"
Dalit Dastak - In Hindi. News and information advocating for Dalits.
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