13 children belonging to the Baiga tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, were recently rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district.
About Baiga Tribe:
They are one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
They are found in central India,primarily in the state of Madhya Pradesh, and in smaller numbers in the surrounding states of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
Language: The Baiga tribe primarily speaks Baigani, a dialect of Chhattisgarhi heavily influenced by Gondi and Hindi.
Livelihood: Traditionally semi-nomadic, they practised slash-and-burn cultivation, locally called “Bewar”, and now depend mainly on minor forest produce.
Live-in relationships are common among the Baiga. If marriage does take place, the man compensates the woman's family for the loss of a working member.
Tattooing is integral to their culture, with specific tattoos designated for different body parts and age groups.
Tattoos are made using kajal derived from Ramtilla seeds (Niger seeds).
Mahua Tree: These are fermented and distilled to prepare an intoxicant, forming an essential part of their diet and culture.
The Baiga tribe is the first community in India to be granted habitat rights, reflecting their deep connection with forests.
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