India said the report's claim about its Indigenous peoples was more administrative than rights‑based
It presented statistics showing progress in land titles, housing, water, sanitation, health, and connectivity for tribal groups
The country highlighted a decline in child marriage, increased school attendance, and a reduction in multidimensional poverty
The government cited official data on land-title claims under the Forest Rights Act and highlighted constitutional protections for tribal communities
India also reaffirmed its commitment to end child marriage by 2030 and noted improvements in education, vaccination, and poverty reduction
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