The Jarawas, one of the indigenous tribes of the Andamans, are known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle. In a historic step, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has enrolled and ...
Jarawas are one of five tribes inhabiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and are ranked as “particularly vulnerable” by the Anthropological Survey of India. The others are the North ...
Prior to the Jarawas, the islands’ election officers have managed to enrol as voters members of the Onges, Shompens and Great Nicobarese tribes, the other PVTGs there. These other tribes are known to ...
The AAJVS used methods tailored to the tribe’s traditional way of understanding, explaining the significance of elections and their role in shaping governance, without disrupting their distinct ...
The Jarawas are one of the indigenous tribes of the Andaman Islands, known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle, reliance on forest resources, and deep connection to their natural environment.