TY - BOOK AU - Mohanty, P. K. TI - Encyclopaedia of Primitive Tribes in India SN - 8178352788 U1 - 305.50954 23 PY - 2004/// CY - Delhi PB - Kalpaz Publications N1 - 1. Zbujh Maria; 2. Great andamanese; 3. Asur; 4. Baiga; 5. Bharia; 6. Birhor; 7. Birjia; 8. Bondo; 9. Buksa; 1o. Chenchu; 11. Chola naikayan; 12. Chuktia Bhunjia; 13. Didayi;14. Dongria khond; 15. Gadaba; 16. Gond; 17. Gutob Gabada; 19. Irular; 20. Jarawa; 21. Juang; 22. Kadar; 23. Kamar; 24. Kapu saura; 25. Kathodi; 26. Katkari; 27. Kattu nayakan; 28. Kharia N2 - Settled in the far flung areas, mostly in or around the forests, the primitive tribes in various states pass through an arduous life facing acute difficulties for their livelihood. They possess household implements like baskets and small traps and earthen pots for storing water. In respect of dress and ornament, a small -sizes piece of cloth is used by the males;breast and back. Most of them are non-vegetarians. They also use rice and pulses as a part of their daily meals. Both males and females consume plenty of tobacco and chew betal nuts. Some of the tribes are engaged in cultivation. Marriage are arranged within the clan. The local panchayat consisting of elderly persons deals with different cases like elopement, quarrels due to suspicion and mutual distrust, divorce, violation of tribe endogam, petty thefts and other minor disputes. The local panchayat is empowered to imposed a fine orders, punitive feasts or excommunicate an offender for serious violation of social customs. Efforts, having deep links with several welfare schemes, sponsored by the central and state governments are in the pipe line. Of course, there appears to be a change for the better in their socio-economic, cultural, physical and education standards ER -