Preserving tribal identity and ecology: Sustainable livelihoods in India’s mining regions
Author(s): Shivendra Shandilya and Rouchi Chaudhary
Abstract: The marginalized tribal groups who live in the mining areas of India confront a variety of difficulties and problems. It is widely believed that one of the primary reasons for the marginalization of many tribal people in India is that these communities were historically ignored. After considering the anguish experienced by residents living near locations where mining activities are carried out, the relevant policies have been implemented. Individuals residing in areas where mining activity has a direct impact on their daily lives should be eligible for financial benefits derived from the revenues generated by mining operations. Some of the most impoverished regions in India are also home to some of the country's most abundant mineral reserves. It is common knowledge that individuals have the legal right to profit from the natural resources located in their region. In this article, we will focus on the emancipation of India's indigenous peoples, sustainable livelihoods, and environmental conservation. The Paper addresses how tribal livelihoods may preserve their culture as well as their natural surroundings. Additionally, it will discuss how sustainable alternative livelihoods have the potential to improve the general well-being of tribal people by utilizing existing policies.
