Sabar Tribals, India
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
The Sabar (or Kheria Sabar) tribes in Purulia, West Bengal are an incredibly resilient indigenous community with a rich! Known for their unique skills in hunting and gathering, they use amazing cane rat traps that reflect their deep connection to the forest Despite facing challenges like poverty and social stigma, these tribes are determined to thrive, and are government efforts in place to support their education. As one of Purulia's major tribes, alongside the vibrant Santhals Mundas, the Sabar people are poised for a bright future with the culturally sensitivement they truly deserve!
Our Story
The traditionally forest-dwelling tribe lack experience in agriculture, and rely on the forests for their livelihood. In recent years, with the spread of the Naxalite rebellion in the area, the police often restrict their access to the forest. In 2004, five persons in the Sabar village of Amlasole, in Midnapore district, died after several months of starvation, [10] leading to a national media furore. Subsequently, Durbar Mahila Samanway Committee (DMSC) started a school in the area, funded partially by sex workers from Kolkata.[11]
In June 2008, the Sabar suffered severe flooding in many of their West Bengal villages, and then received large amounts of aid from Catholic missionaries.
Hundreds of Sabars migrated to present-day Bangladesh during the colonial period to work as tea garden labourers. Today,[when?] there are around 2000 of them residing in the north eastern district of Moulvibazar, in areas such as Nandarani, Harinchhara and Rajghat.
In Gplot which is in Sundarbans, under Patharpratima block which is in South 24 parganas it has been observed that there is presence of Sabars, who have migrated from Midnapore district of West Bengal. Currently[when?] there are 2500-3000 people of Sabar community residing there.
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