Odisha became the first state in the country to come up with an encyclopedia to document the life, history, culture, and development of the tribal communities.
“These books will serve as a treasure and repository for all academicians, researchers, policymakers, and those interested to know about the tribal communities of the state.”
The encyclopedia documents the unique and old-age traditions and culture of Odisha. Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) and Odisha State Tribal Museum published the encyclopedia.
Tribes constitute 22.85% of the population in Odisha. A total number of 62 tribal communities live in the state.
