Lambada’s the migrant people can be found in almost all states of India. Their wealth is cattle and they live in settlements called “Thandas” in groups. Classified under scheduled tribes they speak a mixture of Sanskrit, Marathi and Rajasthani, there is no written form of their language.
Some among the community have progressed well and moved on do to well but significant majority of the lambada’s are still illiterate and suffer economically. Due to their migrant nature no one seems to own their problems.
I met a group of lambada’s in my village who came with their cattle herd from a different district in search of work during the offseason. I talked to their leader Mr. Bhikhu Naik who talked about lack of help from government for their community.
My interview with Mr. Bhikhu is posted at http://youtu.be/cFZuraCbh3o.
Great to have learnt a lesson on Indian culture..Thanks Ram..
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