Tribes in India constitute an important component of the country's social and cultural diversity. They are officially recognized as Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution of India. Tribal communities are distributed across different geographical regions such as central India, the North-East, the Himalayan belt, Western India, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Each tribe possesses a distinct identity shaped by its language, customs, beliefs, economic activities, and ecological surroundings. Anthropologists and sociologists have emphasized that tribes are not isolated groups but dynamic communities that have continuously interacted with other sections of society while maintaining their cultural uniqueness. One of the major features of tribes in India is their close association with a specific geographical territory. Tribal communities traditionally inhabit forests, hills, plateaus, and remote rural regions where natural resources play a central role in their livelihood. Their economic life is closely connected with agriculture, shifting cultivation, hunting, fishing, gathering forest produce, and animal husbandry. Although modernization has altered these occupations, dependence on land and forests remains an important characteristic. Another important feature is the sense of common identity and solidarity among members. Tribal societies generally have a strong feeling of belonging based on shared ancestry, customs, traditions, and collective interests. Members identify themselves with the tribe rather than with caste groups. Kinship plays a significant role in organizing social relations, inheritance, marriage, and political authority. Tribal communities usually have their own language or dialect, which distinguishes them from neighboring populations. Language acts as a symbol of cultural identity and helps preserve oral traditions, folklore, songs, myths, and historical memories. Many tribal languages, however, face the risk of decline due