Exploring The Enigmatic Jarawa Tribe Of India
For over 55 millennia, the enigmatic Jarawa tribe lived in seclusion, shrouded from the global community until the late 20th century. In 1998, a pivotal shift occurred as this ancient community began to tentatively engage with the outside world. The influx of tourism, however, has now emerged as a formidable threat to their way of life.
Tragically, today the Jarawa population has dwindled to a mere 270 individuals. Their survival hangs in the balance, imperiled by the Andaman Trunk Road cutting through the heart of their forested home..