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India’s tribal cultural heritage – Odisha (Orissa)
Though Odia is the official language, there are 22 officially recognized tribal languages in Odisha. The overall literacy rate of Odisha has increased from 49 per cent in 1991 to 73 per cent in 2011. The literacy rate among tribal population has also demonstrated the increasing trend over the years, yet the gap between tribal … Read more
Tip | Ending “invisibility”: Find publications on Indian tribal culture – worldcat.org
Several indigenous authors—Easterine Kire, Jacinta Kerketta, Dolly Kikon, Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar, Temsüla Ao, Joy Pachuau, Senganglu Thaimei, Gladson Dungdung, Veio Pou, Kham Khan Suan Hausing, Ngamjahao Kipgen, Hoineilhing Sitlhou and many more—are writing stories foregrounding their perspectives, concepts, and theories about tribes. This is a step towards undoing tribes’ invisibility in literature. Yet, discrimination against … Read more
eBook | River Narmada (Dehwali) – A story from Gujarat
There once lived a carpenter by the name Kaliya. Kaliya went to the forests in the Amarkantak hills to fetch wood. One day as he was felling wood, Kaliya felt thirsty. As he went looking for water, Kaliya wandered deep into the forest …
Learn more about tribal communities in Rajasthan
THE BHILS OF RAJASTHANIn Rajasthan, certain cities are named after the Bhil Kings who once ruled the region. Kota, for instance got its name from Kotya Bhil; Bansara is derived from Bansiya Bhil; and Dungarpur is named after Dungariya Bhil. This website focuses on the Bhils who live in the villages of Choti Undri and … Read more