Thomas Malsom
Thomas Malsom
Photoessay: Water insecurity among hill tribes of Tripura
Posted on 06 Nov, 2023 01:12 PMFor the indigenous communities of Tripura, officially recognised as 'tribes,' 'tribal communities,' or 'Scheduled Tribes' under Article 342 of the Indian Constitution, and some specific groups like the Reang tribe classified as 'Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Groups' (PVTG), water holds sacred and spiritual significance.