Title:
TRADITIONAL SKILLS AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF TODA TRIBES OF NILGIRIS -AN ANALYSIS

Authors:
K. Backia lakshmi, Dr. Vasanthi

Volume - 2 Issue - 12, Pages - 5406-5410

Abstract:
The tribal population is identified as the aboriginal inhabitants of our country. Census records 705 tribes as STs and among them 75 tribes are recorded as primitive tribal groups (PTGs census of India 2011). Mainly it is based on the criteria of their low level of Education, stagnant population growth and primitive economy. The tribal population is not a homogenous group and tribes differ in the economic social educational and other conditions. This article reveals importance and traditional skill of Toda and their economic life.

Cite this Article:

[Backia lakshmi, K., and Vasanthi. "TRADITIONAL SKILLS AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF TODA TRIBES OF NILGIRIS -AN ANALYSIS." International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 2, no. 12, 2017, pp. 5406-5410. December.]