Socio-Economic Conditions of Primitive Tribal...

Socio-Economic Conditions of Primitive Tribal Groups in Nilgiris District Considering Environment, Societal Issues, And Education - An Assessment

Author Name : Dr. G. Yoganandham

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2023.117231990

ABSTRACT

Tribes, a small segment of India's population, struggle with marginalization and issues with cultural identity. Their problems continue notwithstanding the Constitution's protections. Indigenous tribes with a high literacy rate and traditional practices include the Paniya, Badaga, and Todas.Since the 18th century, the Todas, an ethnological community in Tamil Nadu, have ruled Ooty. While the Paniya people, a Dravidian group with African origin, have 1,042 more women per 1,000 people than men, the Toda lands, which are a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve that has been designated by UNESCO, experience poverty, disease, and illiteracy.They primarily work in agriculture and manual labor, but face cultural loss due to social changes and younger generations assimilating foreign cultures. Their unique religious customs include marriage through bargaining and monogamy or polygamy in some cities.

The assignment analyzes socioeconomic developments, lifestyle, customs, and culture from Tamil Nadu government reports and secondary sources. It highlights challenges in sustainable tribal community development due to ignorance and lack of knowledge. The government should focus on tribal heritage, traditional ways of life, and languages, raise literacy rates, and implement targeted programs with clear goals.Due to societal, cultural, and religious changes, they struggle with issues including exploitation, homelessness, and poverty and speak Dravidian. Housing design has an impact on health seeking behaviour, while urban settings provide better access to healthcare. Despite the information above, the main purpose of this research article is to analyze the Socioeconomic Circumstances of the Scheduled Tribes in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris District from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Due to this viewpoint, the present challenge is both historically and economically significant and is becoming increasingly recognized as an essential need.

Keywords: Indigenous Tribes, Marginalization