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Challenges of the livelihood of the resettled Jenu Kuruba tribal community: A Sociological study

  • Unique Paper ID: 168234
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 6
  • PageNo: 431-434
  • Abstract:
  • The Jenu Kuruba tribe, recognized as a Primitive Tribal Group in Karnataka, primarily resides in the districts of Mysore, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu. Known for their deep connection with nature, they are self-reliant, innocent, and hold their village life in high esteem. However, their peaceful existence was disrupted after the implementation of the Wildlife Protection Act, which led the Forest Department to forcibly evict and relocate them. These displacements have caused severe challenges for the Jenu Kuruba community. This study focuses on the Masthi Gudi Rehabilitation centre, located about 20 kilometres from Heggadadevanakote Taluk in the Mysore district, which now serves as the new home for the tribe. Traditionally, the Jenu Kuruba tribe engaged in honey collection, a practice that has now nearly vanished due to their relocation. The move has not successfully integrated the tribe into their new environment. The government’s rehabilitation package, which was supposed to aid their transition, has not been uniformly distributed. Additionally, the agricultural land they were given is unsuitable for farming, leaving them without stable employment. Many from the tribe have been forced into precarious work as agricultural labourers or migrant workers, where they often face exploitation. The youth, particularly those with education, are moving to cities, distancing themselves from their cultural roots. Social issues such as forced religious conversions, alcoholism, and other negative influences have become common within the relocated community.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 6
  • PageNo: 431-434

Challenges of the livelihood of the resettled Jenu Kuruba tribal community: A Sociological study

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