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The Sentinelese are a beacon for the future: Triloki Nath Pandit
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India’s National Fortnightly Magazine
Beyond these missions, he played a crucial role in rehabilitating the Great Andamanese on Strait Island and has been an unwavering advocate for indigenous rights.
In 1967, I travelled to Little Andaman, home to the Onge, whose population had dwindled to just 129.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands had a rare, visionary Chief Commissioner, Mahabir Singh, who was deeply committed to the welfare of indigenous communities.
Amid this devastation, only the Jarawa and Sentinelese managed to resist contact, preserving their isolation and escaping genocide.
How do you foresee these megaprojects affecting indigenous communities, their way of life, and their cultural heritage?
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