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@article{170049,
        author = {Debasish Pradhan and Mamali Sahoo},
        title = {Cultural Resilience and Environmental Interaction: An Ethnographic Study of the Juang Tribe in Odisha},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {6},
        pages = {3035-3043},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170049},
        abstract = {This ethnographic study investigates the cultural resilience and environmental interaction of the Juang tribe, one of Odisha's Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). It explores the tribe's traditional lifestyle, shifting cultivation practices, and artisanal crafts, highlighting their profound connection to the forest ecosystem. Despite their rich cultural heritage, the Juangs face significant socio-economic challenges, including land displacement, limited access to education and healthcare, and the impacts of deforestation spurred by modern development. The research underscores the tribe’s sustainable practices, particularly in non-timber forest product (NTFP) harvesting and handicrafts, which are critical not only for their livelihoods but also for maintaining their cultural identity. The study further emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to address the vulnerabilities faced by the Juangs while promoting policies that empower them and safeguard their traditional knowledge and rights. By emphasizing the importance of recognizing and supporting the ecological and cultural values of the Juang tribe, this research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable development and the rights of indigenous communities in India.},
        keywords = {Scheduled Tribes (STs), India’s Tribal Communities, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs),  Cultural Diversity, Traditional Knowledge, Socio-economic Challenges, Tribal Livelihoods, Forest Rights Act, 2006, Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), Educational Marginalization, Healthcare Access, Sustainable Development,  Odisha Tribal Communities, Juang Tribe, Shifting Cultivation, Artisanal Work, Cultural Heritage Preservation, Land Displacement, Deforestation Impact, Economic Vulnerability, Traditional Practices, Juang Art and Crafts, Tribal Identity, Community Structures, Odisha, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), shifting cultivation, Podu cultivation, forest-based economy, sustainable harvesting, bamboo crafts, leaf plates, traditional knowledge, cultural heritage, ecological balance, sustainable livelihoods, land rights, biodiversity conservation, Sal leaves, Siali leaves, tendu leaves, handicrafts, eco-friendly products, forest ecosystem, food security, traditional medicine, indigenous practices, resilience, climate adaptation, inclusive policies.},
        month = {November},
        }