Sustaining the ethos of tribes in Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

India is the homeland of many tribal communities. The major concentration of tribes lives in Central India and have a very significant presence. They also have played essential roles in the development of arts and crafts, agriculture, farming, sculptures, medicine, etc. In Madhya Pradesh, there are 46 registered Scheduled Tribes, which represent 21.1% of the state’s population, which is the highest rate in the country. Art life is deeply rooted in India still the artform of tribes is vanishing. The life of tribal people is something that is often misinterpreted asaloof. But these tribal communities are the roots of our old culture. Studying their lifestyle, activities and traditions through this research can help in bridging the gap between ancient and modern society. Visiting the tribal settlements and studying their lifestyle will give an understanding of their pattern of living through the observations and mappings. Analysis of the current situation and determining the concerns of tribal people through a series of interviews and surveys to highlight their issue. The scope lies in preserving the decline in the number of tribal communities and their vanishing life arts. This can allow tribal people to sustain their lifestyles. Spreading awareness among the people about the importance of tribal communities and how they play a role in balancing the ecosystem.