As-per the Census 2011, the tribal population constitute about 8.9% of the total population in India. They spread across the country and reside in the forest and hilly regions of the country. The tribal economy is mainly concentrated around collection and processing of Minor Forest Products and cultivation largely for the purpose of domestic consumption. They usually struggle to meet their economic needs with bare minimum income (cash). This is due to substantial tribals cut off from the civilised world and is unable to adapt to modernization.