


{"id":117621,"date":"2026-08-06T18:08:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=117621"},"modified":"2026-08-06T18:08:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T12:38:58","slug":"tribes-of-himachal-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-himachal-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Himachal Pradesh, List, Culture, Major Tribes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>tribes of Himachal Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are an important part of the state&#8217;s rich cultural heritage. Living mainly in the <\/span><b>high-altitude Himalayan regions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these tribal communities have preserved their <\/span><b>unique languages, traditions, customs, festivals, and traditional occupations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for centuries. The tribal population is concentrated mainly in <\/span><b>Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi, and Bharmour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These regions have been notified as <\/span><b>Scheduled Areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the Constitution because of their significant tribal population.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Major Tribes of Himachal Pradesh<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>major tribes of Himachal Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have preserved their unique traditions, languages, festivals, and livelihoods for generations, contributing significantly to the state&#8217;s cultural diversity and Himalayan heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Gaddi Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Gaddi Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the largest and most prominent tribal communities of Himachal Pradesh, known for its pastoral lifestyle, rich traditions, and strong connection with the Himalayan region.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily found in <\/span><b>Chamba, Kangra, and Bharmour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally practice <\/span><b>pastoralism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rearing <\/span><b>sheep and goats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow <\/span><b>seasonal migration (transhumance)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to access grazing lands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also engage in <\/span><b>agriculture and horticulture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for livelihood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly follow <\/span><b>Hinduism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>Lord Shiva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as their chief deity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear traditional <\/span><b>woollen cholas, colourful caps, and shawls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak the <\/span><b>Gaddi dialect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with Hindi and Pahari.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for preserving <\/span><b>folk music, dances, and cultural traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Gujjar Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Gujjar Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a pastoral community known for its expertise in <\/span><b>buffalo rearing, dairy farming, and seasonal migration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across the Himalayan foothills.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly inhabits <\/span><b>Chamba, Kangra, Una, and Sirmaur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally engaged in <\/span><b>buffalo and cattle rearing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produce <\/span><b>milk, ghee, curd, and other dairy products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice <\/span><b>nomadic or semi-nomadic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> migration for grazing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Majority follow <\/span><b>Islam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while some practice <\/span><b>Hinduism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak <\/span><b>Gojri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Hindi, and local Pahari dialects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live in temporary shelters during migration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Livestock forms the backbone of their economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Kinnaura (Kanaura) Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Kinnaura Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is famous for its unique blend of <\/span><b>Hindu and Buddhist traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, colourful culture, and thriving horticulture in the Kinnaur region.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily resides in <\/span><b>Kinnaur district<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follows both <\/span><b>Hinduism and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/buddhism\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Buddhism<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for <\/span><b>apple orchards, terrace farming, and horticulture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled in <\/span><b>handloom weaving and woollen handicrafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized for the famous <\/span><b>green Kinnauri cap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate festivals like <\/span><b>Losar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Phulaich<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak the <\/span><b>Kinnauri language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve rich traditions through <\/span><b>folk songs and dances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Lahaula Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Lahaula Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inhabits the cold desert region of Lahaul and is known for its resilience, agricultural practices, and Tibetan cultural influence.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly found in <\/span><b>Lahaul Valley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live in <\/span><b>high-altitude cold desert conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivate <\/span><b>potatoes, peas, barley, and other hardy crops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear <\/span><b>yaks, sheep, and other livestock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow both <\/span><b>Buddhism and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/hinduism\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Hinduism<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice traditional <\/span><b>wool weaving and handicrafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houses are built using <\/span><b>stone and mud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to withstand harsh winters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tibetan culture significantly influences their lifestyle and customs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Pangwala Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Pangwala Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a tribal community of the remote Pangi Valley, known for its simple lifestyle, traditional farming, and vibrant folk culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly inhabits the <\/span><b>Pangi Valley of Chamba district<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on <\/span><b>agriculture and animal husbandry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rears <\/span><b>sheep and goats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for income.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled in <\/span><b>traditional weaving and handicrafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear distinctive <\/span><b>woollen dresses suited to cold climates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate local fairs and community festivals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve unique <\/span><b>folk music, dances, and oral traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain close-knit family and community relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6. Swangla Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Swangla Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an agricultural community of Lahaul Valley that has preserved its traditional customs, religious practices, and mountain lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Found mainly in <\/span><b>Lahaul Valley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaged in <\/span><b>farming, trade, and livestock rearing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivate crops suitable for <\/span><b>high-altitude regions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow <\/span><b>Hinduism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and worship local deities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live in traditional <\/span><b>wooden and stone houses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled in <\/span><b>weaving woollen garments and handicrafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve traditional <\/span><b>folk songs, dances, and festivals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community life is based on strong social and cultural values.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>7. Bhot (Bodh) Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bhot (Bodh) Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Buddhist community of the trans-Himalayan region, recognized for its monasteries, wool production, and Tibetan cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily found in <\/span><b>Lahaul-Spiti district<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow <\/span><b>Tibetan Buddhism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and monastic traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear <\/span><b>yaks, sheep, and goats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for livelihood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produce high-quality <\/span><b>wool, carpets, and handicrafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice agriculture despite harsh climatic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Buddhist festivals such as <\/span><b>Losar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak <\/span><b>Bhoti (Tibetan dialects)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve centuries-old <\/span><b>Buddhist art, architecture, and customs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>8. Jad, Lamba, and Khampa Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Jad, Lamba, and Khampa Tribes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are small Himalayan tribal communities known for their Tibetan heritage, pastoral economy, and distinct cultural identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhabit the <\/span><b>border regions adjoining Tibet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strongly influenced by <\/span><b>Tibetan culture and Buddhism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally engaged in <\/span><b>cross-border trade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before border restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depend on <\/span><b>animal husbandry and livestock rearing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rear <\/span><b>yaks, sheep, and goats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in high-altitude pastures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear thick <\/span><b>woollen clothing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to withstand extreme cold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve unique <\/span><b>languages, customs, and religious traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to maintain their traditional way of life while adapting to modern development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Government Schemes Related to Tribal Welfare<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Government of India and the Himachal Pradesh Government<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> implement various welfare schemes to improve the <\/span><b>education, healthcare, livelihood, infrastructure, and socio-economic development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of tribal communities while preserving their cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Improves housing, roads, healthcare, education, and basic services for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-pvtgs\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focuses on the holistic development of tribal villages through better infrastructure, education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/ekalavya-model-residential-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe students in tribal-dominated areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Develops tribal villages by improving roads, drinking water, sanitation, schools, and healthcare facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe Students:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offers financial assistance to ST students pursuing higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supports Scheduled Tribe students in postgraduate and doctoral studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/forest-rights-act\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Forest Rights Act, 2006<\/b><\/a><b> (FRA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recognizes the land and forest rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/minimum-support-price-msp\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Minimum Support Price (MSP)<\/b><\/a><b> for Minor Forest Produce Scheme:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensures fair prices for tribal communities selling minor forest produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Promotes value addition, processing, and marketing of tribal forest products to increase tribal incomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) \/ Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allocates dedicated funds for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribe communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tribes of Himachal Pradesh include Gaddi, Gujjar, Kinnaura, Lahaula and other tribal communities, their culture, traditions, festivals, livelihoods and government 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