கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்ட காணி இன மக்களின் இன்றைய சூழல்களும் எதிர்கால நம்பிக்கையும்: THE PRESENT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE HOPE OF THE KANI TRIBAL PEOPLE OF KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT

Abstract

The Kani tribal people living at the foothills of the Western Ghats in Kanyakumari District maintain a close relationship with the mountains, forests, water bodies, and natural resources surrounding them. Although living in harmony with nature brings happiness to their lives, hidden worries and concerns remain deep within their hearts. The Kani people live with dreams and aspirations for their future, yet they are sometimes troubled by the fear that their hopes and ambitions may turn into disappointments. Although happiness and sorrow continue to revolve alternately in the cycle of life, like the two sides of a coin, the burden of suffering often weighs heavily on their minds. On one hand, they face the fear of wild animals on the other, the lack of proper road connectivity and adequate bus transportation creates difficulties in their daily lives. Despite these challenges, they aspire to pursue education, achieve success, and improve their standard of living. They also face economic hardships that make it necessary to seek better livelihood opportunities and strive for gradual social and economic development. Thus the present circumstances of the Kani tribal people are filled with challenges while their hopes for the future provide them with the confidence to move forward. This research article examines their present living conditions the difficulties they encounter their educational aspirations their economic circumstances and their hopes for a better future explaining these aspects in relation to their everyday lives .