VANISHING VOICES: EXPLORING THE CONTRIBUTION AND DECLINE OF BIRHOR ORAL TRADITIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM

The Birhor tribes knowledge, education and culture are predominantly passed down orally from one generation to the next. This oral tradition is an integral part of their identity and existence. For centuries, they have derived this knowledge from nature and have worked to preserve it. This oral tradition holds a significant place within the Indian knowledge system, making it essentialto preserve and protect this wisdom. This long-