The Dongria Kondh tribe of Odisha was recently featured for showcasing their vibrant identity

Cultural desk:

Dongria Kondh are an indigenous tribal community, classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).They are renowned for their environmental stewardship and successful resistance against bauxite mining in the Niyamgiri hills.Reside in scattered hamlets within the Niyamgiri hill range, spread across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in southwestern Odisha.These hills are ecologically rich and spiritually sacred to the tribe, home to their revered deity, Niyam Raja.