ForumIAS LATEST
- 07 Sept. | From Preparation to Mains Readiness: Making the Next Four Months Count Click Here to Read More →
- 07 Sept. | Interview Preparation & Way Ahead After Mains 2026 by Ayush Sir Click Here to Register →
- 07 Sept. | Do you know what is better than MGP and Current Affairs? Click Here to Read More →
- 31 Aug. | Upcoming programs by forumiAS For UPSC CSE 2027 Click Here to Read More →
News: The innovative initiative by Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) to provide education to a bed-ridden tribal girl from the Cholanaikkan tribe in Malappuram, Kerala, has made headlines.
About Cholanaikkan Tribe
- The Cholanaikkan are a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) living in the forests of Kerala, India.
- They are primarily found in the Nilambur forests of Malappuram district and are considered one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in South India.
- They traditionally live in rock shelters and caves called Kallu Arais.
- They rely on hunting, and gathering honey, tubers, and wild fruits for sustenance.
- The community speaks a distinct Dravidian language called Cholanaikkan.
- They have minimal contact with the outside world and depend heavily on forest resources.
