Role of Tribal Knowledge in Natural Resource Management in India
Role of Tribal Knowledge in Natural Resource Management in India Saltanat Patel ( Mentee) Dr. Pratima Mishra Associate Professor (mentor) H. G. M Azam College of Education Dr P. A. Inamdar University, Pune, Maharashtra India Introduction India has a rich diversity of tribal communities (Adivasis) who have lived close to nature for thousands of years. Their survival depends on forests, rivers, wildlife, and land. Over generations, they have developed traditional ecological knowledge that helps them use natural resources carefully and sustainably. This indigenous knowledge includes methods of forest conservation, water management, biodiversity protection, and sustainable agriculture . Tribal knowledge plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and protecting natural resources. Close Relationship Between Tribals and...