ABSTRACT

“Is it eccentric to live in beautiful scenery in the hills among some of the most charming people in the country, even though they may be ignorant and poor?”

Verrier Elwin, Anthrologist

What draws India closer to an obscure and indifferent picture are the indigenous tribes. Far from the contemporary trend and economic development, they own their personal identity as Adivasi having their own language, religion, festivals, cuisine, dance and music. With such a mysterious culture and hospitality. But, somewhere in the race of urbanization and lack of development in tribe area this groups are losing their existence.

The tribal population in India is accepted to be the oldest population of the land, who are still untouched by the lifestyle of the modern world. With more than 84.4 million, India has the largest population of the tribal people in the world. These tribal people also known as the Adivasi’s are the poorest in the country, who are still dependent on haunting, agriculture and fishing. All these tribal people have their own culture, tradition, language and lifestyle. The tribal population in Gujarat is mainly concentrated in the eight districts along the eastern border of the state. 96% live in The Dangs, Valsad, Surat, Bharuch, Panchmahals, Sabarkantha and Banaskantha.

As such, in present day scenario there is a rising need to sensitize people towards these tribe’s aesthetic and cultural norms. Also, it’s important to rejuvenate these vulnerable groups socially and economically. This can be done via revving art and architecture and provide a platform where they can work, stay and upgrade their craft skills. Hence, the crux of the project here aims at Development of Jhalod tribes of Dahod district. The tribes at their 90% are engaged in agriculture but because of poor facility of water they have less economic growth and move to other places as a labor for livelihood.

The idea here is to provide an interactive platform for the locals, artisans, craftsman the urban and rural people. The development of this tribes with emphasis on social, economic and cultural growth which, create an environment that allows a community to Extend, Evolve and Express themselves.

Key words: Tribe population, rural area, gov. policies, life style, affecting issues, development.

Figure 1: Symbol of Tribes

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1.BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1.1 PRESENT SCENARIO OF TRIBES IN INDIA

1.1.2. TRIBES OF GUJARAT