“Tribal population was spread all over India and most of them occupied wild tracts, hilly and forested areas, away from more civilized centers. In 1880 their population was estimated at about seventy million. They had existed for centuries with their own social traditions and beliefs and subsisted on natural resources. They had preserved their near isolation and way of life until the British administration and policies made inroads into their territories.” – Subha Johari in “Tribal Dissatisfaction Under Colonial Economy of 19th Century”
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Source: “India’s environmental pioneers: The forgotten story”, Book review by Yuvan Aves, Frontline, 13 January 2025URL: https://frontline.thehindu.com/books/speaking-with-nature-indian-environmental-pioneers-ramachandra-guha/article69057477.eceDate visited: 20 January 2025