Tribals from about 10 villages in Adilabad district have voluntarily banned the dowry system and extravagant weddings. Members of the Kolam community passed a resolution encouraging simple marriages to reduce the financial burden on families and revive traditional tribal practices
Former MP Joginpally Santosh Kumar launched a pilot bamboo plantation project in Adilabad to support the Kolam tribes, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. The initiative aims to revive traditional bamboo crafts, create jobs, and ensure sustainable livelihoods for over 6,000 families.
