Yanadi Tribe : In News
Three children of the Yanadi tribe who went missing from their homes at Kalekhanpeta in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, were traced recently.
- Yanadis are one of the major scheduled tribes of Andhra Pradesh.
- They are among the most vulnerable tribal groups in India.
- They live in extreme conditions of poverty and social exclusion.
- A significant population of Yanadis live in the plains of Nellore, a district in the eastern coastal state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Their population according to 2001 census reports is 4,62,167 in Andhra Pradesh.
- Their mother tongue is Telugu.
- The Yanadis have been associated with occupations such as hunting, gathering, and agriculture, relying on their intimate knowledge of the land and its resources for sustenance.
- They have rich traditional health knowledge, including knowledge for everyday healthcare and specialized knowledge (e.g., snakebite cures).
- They harness the medicinal potential of plants for treating gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory ailments, skin conditions, and reproductive health issues.
- Yanadis have many religious beliefs and festivals connected with the forest flora.
- It is a dance performed by the Yanadi tribe during festivals and special occasions.
