Lanjia Saora Tribe

Category: Indian Society / Tribes / Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • The Lanjia Saora are a tribal community primarily associated with Odisha.
  • They are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
  • They are concentrated particularly in the Rayagada region.
  • Their traditional practices include distinctive forms of agriculture and cultural traditions.
  • They are part of the broader Saora/Sora tribal group.
  • Prelims Focus: Odisha, PVTG and Saora community.