• M. JINU GEORGE
• Dr. T. RAMANATHAN

This research paper explores the indigenous life and socio-economic conditions of the communities residing in Kuttampuzha, a tribal belt on the periphery of Ernakulam district, Kerala. While Ernakulam thrives as an economic and cultural hub, its indigenous populations remain largely marginalized. The study aims to analyze the intersection of urban expansion and indigenous livelihoods, focusing on issues of land rights, resource accessibility, cultural preservation, and governmental interventions. The findings highlight both the resilience and the vulnerabilities of these communities as they navigate the pressures of modernization and environmental changes.

Livelihoods, Indigenous Life, Tribal life

"THE VITAL LIVES IN THE MARGINS OF A THRIVING TOWN: LOCATING INDIGENOUS LIFE AND CONDITIONS IN ERNAKULAM. A CASE STUDY ON KUTTAMPUZHA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no.f194-f201, February-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502529.pdf

"THE VITAL LIVES IN THE MARGINS OF A THRIVING TOWN: LOCATING INDIGENOUS LIFE AND CONDITIONS IN ERNAKULAM. A CASE STUDY ON KUTTAMPUZHA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 2, page no. ppf194-f201, February-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2502529.pdf