Tribal communities in India, also known as Scheduled Tribes, have a unique social, cultural and economic identity. They have traditionally lived in forests, hills and remote areas, maintaining a close relationship with nature. Their way of life, customs, languages and traditional knowledge represent an important part of India’s cultural diversity. However, despite constitutional safeguards and development efforts, tribal communities continue to face several serious problems that affect their social and economic well-being. One of the major problems faced by tribals is displacement and loss of land. Many tribal groups depend on forests and land for their livelihood through agriculture, hunting, gathering forest products and traditional occupations. Development projects such as dams, mining, industries and infrastructure construction have often resulted in the displacement of tribal populations. In many cases, they lose their ancestral lands and natural resources without receiving proper rehabilitation and compensation. This weakens their economic security and affects their cultural connection with their traditional