Portrait of Kondh Tribal

Dongria Kondh tribe of eastern India, the Niyamgiri Hills in which they have lived for thousands of years, are agitating against a mining company with its eye on rich mineral deposits is about to displace the entire tribe and end their way of life for ever.
A photo exhibition was held at New Delhi recently to highlight their problems.A couple of tribals were present along with sponsors of exhibition to meet visitors.Here are some photos I took at exhibition.
The exhibition was organised by NGO Acitionaid India.Full details can be seen at www.actionaid.org/india/index.aspx?PageID=3545