Category Archives: Figures, census and other statistics

“There are over 500 tribes (with many overlapping communities in more than one State) as notified under article 342 of the Constitution of India, spread over different States and Union Territories of the country […] Primitive, geographically isolated, shy and socially, educationally & economically backwardness these are the traits that distinguish Scheduled Tribes of our country from other communities. Tribal communities live in about 15% of the country’s areas in various ecological and geo-climatic conditions ranging from plains to forests, hills and inaccessible areas.” – National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, Government of India (Ministry of Tribal Affairs) 
http://www.ncst.nic.in 
Learn more: http://www.indiantribalheritage.org/?page_id=22029

Gond tribal dance revived near Pench National Park – Madhya Pradesh

Posted on 14/07/2019 by website administrator

Villagers at Sawra have decided to revive their traditional dances in an effort to preserve and showcase their rich culture. Satpuda Foundation (a wildlife conservation NGO working in central India) is encouraging this and other community initiatives. It is hoped … Continue reading →

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Appropriate education for Adivasi children – the Vidyodaya School model at Gudalur

Posted on 12/07/2019 by website administrator

How the education work began – an introduction Kadichankolli, 1991 – The first ‘school’ begins in this village. The teacher, Raji, is from the village. The medium of instruction is `Bettakurumba’.  One would wonder what the significance of this is. … Continue reading →

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Kerala’s Scheduled Tribes

Posted on 07/07/2019 by website administrator

Total Scheduled Tribal population in Kerala composes 1.5 percent of the total population. (Census 2011) All India sex ratio of ST is 978 in (2001 Census) and 990 in (2011 Census) and in Kerala 1021 in (2000 Census) and 1035 … Continue reading →

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Bastar Dasara in Jagdalpur (July – October): Ancient customs and modernity – Chhattishgarh

Posted on 07/07/2019 by website administrator

Brinda Suri, The Hindu, 17 October 2018 In the heart of Bastar, where the beauty of the jungle holds sway, is a Dasara celebration unchanged by the passage of time | Read the full story and view more photos here >> She’s attired … Continue reading →

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Protecting and keeping forests connected: Elephant corridors that allow India’s national heritage animal to survive – Karnataka

Posted on 03/07/2019 by website administrator

India has for thousands of years revered and worshipped all natural resources, flora and fauna. And the elephant has a special place in Indian mythology | Read the full article by Dia Mirza in the Times of India >> We … Continue reading →

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