Chenchu Tribes

• 19 Apr 2019

Why is it in News?

Chenchus believe that domesticating Fox ushers an era of fortune to the tribe.

About Chenchus:

• The Chenchus are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG are categorized by Ministry of Home Affairs), living in dense jungles spread across the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha.
• They are amongst the oldest aboriginals of South India.
• The Chenchus speak the Chenchu language, which is of Dravidian origin.
• They reside in the forest clad hills of Krishna River and forest of Nallamala (near Nagarjunsagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve)
• They generally use axe and bows for their self defence.
• Chenchus brew their own liquor called as ‘Thummachakka’ with acacia bark, mahua flower and jaggery, which they consume after a hunt.