Caste and gender are two important social categories that influence the organization of societies, relationships, identities, and access to resources. In the context of tribal society, these concepts need to be understood differently from the traditional caste-based social structure found in many parts of India. While caste is primarily associated with hierarchical social divisions based on birth, gender refers to the socially constructed roles, responsibilities, and expectations assigned to individuals based on their sex. Both caste and gender interact with social, economic, and cultural conditions to shape people’s experiences. Caste generally refers to a system of social stratification in which groups are arranged in a hierarchy based on traditional occupations, social status, and birth. In mainstream Indian society, caste has historically created inequalities through practices of exclusion and discrimination. Tribal societies, however, have traditionally not followed the rigid caste hierarchy found in caste-based communities. Many tribal groups have their own social structures, kinship systems, traditions, and community-based organizations. Their identity is usually connected with ethnicity, territory, language, and cultural practices rather than caste. However, interactions between tribal