Introduction The Great Nicobar Island Project has emerged as one of India’s most ambitious and debated infrastructure initiatives in recent years. Positioned at the southernmost tip of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, Great Nicobar Island occupies immense strategic importance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Recognizing its geopolitical potential, the Government of India has proposed…
Introduction India is home to one of the largest tribal populations in the world, comprising hundreds of distinct communities with unique languages, cultures, and traditions. Despite their rich heritage, tribal groups have historically remained socially and economically marginalized due to geographical isolation, limited access to education and healthcare, and exploitation of land and forest resources….
Introduction Scheduled Tribes (STs), often referred to as Adivasis, constitute one of India’s most historically marginalized communities. Living primarily in forested, hilly, and remote regions, tribal populations have faced systemic exclusion, land alienation, social discrimination, and economic deprivation for centuries. Colonial forest policies, exploitative intermediaries, and post-independence development projects further intensified their vulnerability. Recognizing this…
Introduction In an era where environmental degradation and resource depletion are major concerns, the search for sustainable solutions often leads us back to age-old practices that have long coexisted with nature. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) — the cumulative body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs regarding the relationship of living beings with one another and their…