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A TRIBE IN THE WESTERN GHATS IN NEED OF A LIFELINE:
Why in the news?
Phani Yerava tribe’s alcohol abuse issue in Karnataka’s Western Ghats highlights neglect of tribal welfare in policy discussions.
About Forest Rights and Livelihood Tribal in Western Ghats:
- Makuta village in Karnataka’s Western Ghats houses Phani Yerava tribe, securing forest land under Forest Rights Act.
- Dependence on forest declining; prefer daily labour for better wages, leading to a shift in livelihood.
source:springer
| About the Yerava Tribe and Foraging tradition in Western Ghats:
● The Yerava tribe, residing in Western Ghats for millennia, heavily relies on honey as a dietary staple. ● “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles” advocates preserving foraging traditions, crucial for tribal sustenance and cultural heritage. ● Foraging promotes survival, community cohesion, and intergenerational knowledge transfer, vital for unity and coexistence. |
