The policy of assimilation refers to an approach in tribal administration whereby tribal communities are encouraged or compelled to abandon their distinct cultural identity and adopt the language, customs, religion, values, and lifestyle of the dominant society. This policy assumes that the integration of tribal people into the mainstream is essential for national development, social unity, and economic progress. Assimilation seeks to eliminate cultural differences by making tribal groups conform to the norms of the larger population rather than preserving their unique traditions. Historically, assimilation has been practiced in many countries through education, religious conversion, administrative reforms, and legal measures. In colonial societies, tribal customs and institutions were often regarded as primitive or backward, leading governments to replace traditional systems with modern administrative structures. Tribal languages were discouraged, customary laws were ignored, and indigenous beliefs were replaced by dominant religious or cultural practices. Such measures aimed to transform tribal populations into members of the mainstream society. In the Indian context, the policy of assimilation gained attention during the colonial period and continued to influence certain administrative approaches after independence. Some policymakers believed that tribal isolation