Authors :
Dr. Lokesh Patel; Dr. Jyoti Sahu
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Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March
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Abstract :
The Birhor Tribes are a particularly vulnerable tribal group in Chhattisgarh because they lack access to resources
and development benefits, including infrastructure, education, and basic subsistence means. They are perceived as being
less fortunate than other communities in terms of having access to resources and other rights. The article bases its
conclusions on both primary and secondary data sources. The paper examines the health and nutrition status among Birhor
tribes in Dharamjaigarh Block, as well as the vulnerabilities and inherent complexities of their livelihoods. The article's
main conclusion is that the Birhor people are gradually transitioning from their traditional hunting-and-gathering lifestyle
to a settled one. Like many other Indian indigenous communities, the Birhor tribes struggle with several issues, such as
marginalisation, a lack of access to essential services like healthcare and education, and restricted economic prospects. Some
of the main issues these groups face include defending their rights, preserving their culture, and enhancing their general
quality of life. In the study area, they are now accepting the new sociocultural ways of life. The human body needs proper
nutrition to live a healthy and active life. Due to all these, one suffers from many types of diseases; not only this, the condition
of severe malnutrition leads to the death of such a person.
Keywords :
Livelihoods, Vulnerable People, Birhor, PVTG, Health and Nutrition.
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The Birhor Tribes are a particularly vulnerable tribal group in Chhattisgarh because they lack access to resources
and development benefits, including infrastructure, education, and basic subsistence means. They are perceived as being
less fortunate than other communities in terms of having access to resources and other rights. The article bases its
conclusions on both primary and secondary data sources. The paper examines the health and nutrition status among Birhor
tribes in Dharamjaigarh Block, as well as the vulnerabilities and inherent complexities of their livelihoods. The article's
main conclusion is that the Birhor people are gradually transitioning from their traditional hunting-and-gathering lifestyle
to a settled one. Like many other Indian indigenous communities, the Birhor tribes struggle with several issues, such as
marginalisation, a lack of access to essential services like healthcare and education, and restricted economic prospects. Some
of the main issues these groups face include defending their rights, preserving their culture, and enhancing their general
quality of life. In the study area, they are now accepting the new sociocultural ways of life. The human body needs proper
nutrition to live a healthy and active life. Due to all these, one suffers from many types of diseases; not only this, the condition
of severe malnutrition leads to the death of such a person.
Keywords :
Livelihoods, Vulnerable People, Birhor, PVTG, Health and Nutrition.
