~LET'S DISCOVER THE ADIVASIS ~ India’s First People, Nature Lovers & Cultural Superstars
Who are the Adivasis? "Adivasi" means original people . They are India’s tribal communities who have lived in forests and hills for thousands of years. They are found in many states, like: Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Odisha Madhya Pradesh Parts of North-East India What Do They Wear? Adivasi clothing is crafted from natural materials, such as goat hair and tree bark! Women adorn sarees in distinct styles, complemented by silver jewellery. Men traditionally wear dhotis and wrap-arounds, occasionally adorned with Ornaments. Popular colours include scarlet red, yellow, green, black, and dark blue. How are Adivasis exploited? Land Loss : Displaced for mining, dams, and industries. Low Wages : Paid less for hard labour. Ignored Rights : Forest rights often denied. Social Discrimination : Treated unfairly in society. Poor Services : Limited access to education and healthcare How do Adivasis impact the environment? Adivasi communities have a positive and powerful i...