PolicyThursday, October 1, 2026Mongabay
India’s isolated island tribes need autonomy to survive rising threats, says scholar
A scholar emphasizes the urgent need for autonomy for India's isolated tribes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, who are facing significant threats from illegal fishing, large-scale development initiatives, and detrimental government welfare policies. Granting these tribes greater self-determination could help ensure their survival amidst these challenges.
