Ranchi, Aug. 12 -- The Mal Paharia, one of the oldest tribal communities in Jharkhand, are now working to preserve their rich cultural and ecological knowledge, much of which has been passed down orally through generations.
At a recent gathering in Amrapara block of Pakur district, elders, youth, and women from several villages came together to share age-old wisdom about the land, forests, and medicinal plants essential to their way of life.
With an estimated population of around 2.25 lakh across Jharkhand and West Bengal, the Mal Paharia hold detailed knowledge of their natural environment, including the plants and animals of their region, and a cultural heritage expressed through songs, proverbs, and rituals.
During the workshop, par...