What is World Tribal Day

World Tribal Day 2022 : The population of the tribal community in the world is about 37 crores, in which there are about 5000 different tribal communities and they have about 7 thousand languages. Every year 9 August is celebrated as world Tribal Day for the upliftment of tribal society and to save their culture and honor.

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People of tribal community live in many countries of the world including India. Their living style, food habits and customs and dress etc. are different from other people.
Due to being cut off from the mainstream of the society, tribal people all over the world are still very backward.

However, various types of government programs and non-government programs are being run in the country and the world to connect and advance with the mainstream of the society. Talking about India, the people of tribal society have contributed a lot in the independence of the country. Birsa Munda played a big role in the freedom struggle in Jharkhand and Chotanagpur region.

Why World Tribal Day is Celebrated ?

People of tribal community live in more than 90 countries of the world. The population of the tribal community in the world is about 37 crores, in which there are about 5000 different tribal communities and they have about 7 thousand languages. Despite this, the tribal people have to struggle to save their existence, culture and honor. Today, due to many reasons like racism, apartheid, liberalization all over the world, people of tribal community are struggling to save their existence and honor.

About 28 percent of the total population of Jharkhand are people of tribal society. These include people from more than thirty two tribal groups like Santhal, Banjara, Bihor, Chero, Gond, Ho, Khond, Lohra, Mai Pahariya, Munda, Oraon etc. This is the reason that every year 9 August is celebrated as World Tribal Day to promote and encourage the tribal tribes apart from uplifting the tribal society and saving their culture and honor.

On this day, the United Nations and government institutions of many countries as well as people of tribal communities, tribal organizations organize mass celebrations around the world. In these programs, apart from various discussions and concerts, different types of awareness programs are done.