Tribal

Travelling to spot wildlife in the forests of Masinagudi turned into a unique experience for a writer when he stumbled upon a settlement of the Irula tribe.

Ajita Toppo from the tribal community of North Bengal has been working tirelessly for the past 30 years to bring education to her remote village.

Bastar district in Chhattisgarh is home to some of the most unique tribal culture in India. However, the Naxalite activity around the borders of the state makes people wary of travelling there. Jinendra Parakh narrates his own experiences travelling to Bastar and how they changed his perception of the region and its people.

India’s diverse folk art traditions are more than just an important part of our culture. They are a link to India’s past and traditions, and several organisations, individuals, and initiatives are working to preserve them in recognition of their role.

An organisation is trying to empower women in rural Jharkhand by encouraging them to set up small-scale rice hulling enterprises.

Located in in Kerala’s Palakkad district, Santhi Gramam has transformed countless tribal lives for the better. And all this has happened due to the vision and tireless efforts of Uma Preman.

Using Gandhian principles, Man Singh Rawat has successfully helped the tribal communities of the Garhwali Himalayas get access to education and better quality of life.

Discover the seasonal journey made by the honey hunters of the Nilgiris to retrieve wild honey, and transfer it to modern markets for consumption.

Despite limited resources, a group of volunteers strives hard to ensure access to quality education for all in the tribal zone of Andhra Pradesh. Chandra Kiran Katta explores the difference these dedicated workers are making to the lives of the tribal children there.

The Sandur Kushala Kala Kendra is an art center in Sandur working towards bringing national and international recognition to the traditional Lambani art. This organization markets the Arts & Crafts made by the women in local villages.