The Tribal population in India increased over the years and their number is enumerated as 104,281,034 in 2011 census, constituting 8.6% of the total population. The tribal communities in India include major central Indian tribal groups like Bhil, Gond, Munda, Santhal, Oraon and it also includes smaller Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups like Andamanese, Jarwa, Onge, Shompen. Historically several challenges were posed by encroachments of outsiders (dikus) in the tribal areas. The tribals agitated not just against British officials but also against all their supporters including the landlords, merchants and moneylenders and hence all of them were targeted. One such revolt called Santhal Hul occurred in the regions of present-day Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal against the British as well as the Zamindari system from 1855 until 1856 when the movement was crushed by the British. One of the most well-known revolutions against the pervasive British Rule in the nation was the early Munda revolt. The Mundas inhabited the Chotanagpur area. This uprising is also known as the Ulgulan revolt (great commotion) lead by an able and charismatic leader in dharti aaba Birsa Munda. Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924), which took place in the present-day Andhra Pradesh districts of Vishakhapatnam and East Godavari. Alluri Sitarama Raju was the leader of the Rampa rebellion. More recent Tribal movements seek to preserve the land rights, culture, and identity of India’s indigenous people. The Narmada Bachao Andolan and Chipko Movement exemplify the intersection of tribal and environmental justice, raising awareness of the significance of Jal, Jangal and Jameen.