Onge Tribe

Subject: Tribal Affairs | Anthropology

Notes

  • The Onge are an Indigenous tribal community of the Andaman Islands.

  • They are recognised as one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India.

  • Their traditional livelihood has been closely associated with hunting, gathering and forest resources.

  • The Onge have a distinct language, culture and traditional knowledge system.

  • Their population is small, making protection of their community and cultural heritage important.

  • Development interventions must respect their rights, health, habitat and cultural autonomy.

Key Pointers

  • Region: Andaman Islands.

  • Category: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group.

  • Traditional livelihood: Hunting and gathering.

  • Important issues: Population vulnerability and cultural preservation.

  • UPSC relevance: Tribal welfare and indigenous communities.