The Irula Tribe _:

is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Jharkhand

is known for their expertise in snake-catching and venom extraction.

supplies nearly 80% of India’s anti-snake venom and play a vital role in public health.

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The Irula tribe, a PVTG primarily residing in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris region, with some communities in Karnataka and Kerala, plays a crucial role in public health by supplying nearly 80% of India’s anti-snake venom.
Despite their vital contribution, the community struggles with poverty, and their cooperative society near Chennai faces an uncertain future.
Known as one of India’s oldest tribal communities, the Irulas belong to the Negrito race, believed to have migrated from Africa, and practice ancestor worship.
They speak the Irula language, written in the Tamil script.

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The Irula tribe, a PVTG primarily residing in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris region, with some communities in Karnataka and Kerala, plays a crucial role in public health by supplying nearly 80% of India’s anti-snake venom.
Despite their vital contribution, the community struggles with poverty, and their cooperative society near Chennai faces an uncertain future.
Known as one of India’s oldest tribal communities, the Irulas belong to the Negrito race, believed to have migrated from Africa, and practice ancestor worship.
They speak the Irula language, written in the Tamil script.

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