Discuss about life and tradition of today’s tribes and nomads. Have they given up their
customs and lifestyle and adopted modern ways of life? Analyse and elaborate.
Answers
Tribals and nomads in India, are an extreme minority. Most of these communities are disorganised, and do not even figure out in the government’s list of citizens. The main reason for this could be that they move from place to place and are not literate. This particular lifestyle also means that their basic civic necessities are not met. Most of them do not have permanent homes. Health and sanitation facilities are almost nil and children do not go to school. As a result of these, they are treated with suspicion by the society.
The Indian government is trying to bring tribals and nomads under the common roof of the society. They are encouraged to set up local stores which sell tribal art and artefacts and to send their children to schools. Reservation in education and jobs are also provided. As a result of these measures, tribals and nomads are slowly coming out of their isolation and adopting modern ways of life.
"Various Nomads and tribes living in a different variety of region all over the world. Nomads are spread across the world. Today some nomads travel by motor vehicle and most of the nomads live in tents or other portable shelters.
They make their living by raising livestock such as camels, goat, donkey, sheep, yaks, cattle and horses. animals which are used as carriers for passengers and luggage.
Also some producing milk, which help the nomads earn a living. These nomads travel from one place to another for their livelihoods. They do not possess permanent living at one specified place. Their main occupation is herding the cattle or other animals. They usually flourish in hilly and mountain areas.
Some of the tribes in India are in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Raikas. Banjara.
Certain tribes and nomads have given up on their customary lifestyle and tradition with the growing modern style and as associated always with nomads and discrimination they less likely to be called as nomads and tribes."