Dongria Kondh- indigenous tribal groups of India

Dongria Kondh- indigenous tribal groups of India
 

The Kondha are indigenous tribal groups of India. Unlike other tribal groups of India, the Dongria Kondh are accomplished horticulturists -- farming on the mountain ranges of Niyamgiri. Their highest concentration is found in the blocks of Rayagada, Kashipur, Kalyansinghpur, Bissamcuttack and Muniguda.

Vedanta Resources, a UK based mining company ---- threatend the future of this tribe as their home the Niyamgiri Hill is rich in bauxite.