Adivasi in India

With an Indian NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) I travelled to the remote jungle areas of Andhra Pradesh to the villages of the Adivasi, the Indian aboriginals. Up to this time they had lived virtually uninfluenced by the world outside, but now they get electricity – either from small hydroelectric plants or from simple solar lanterns. The region is controlled by Indian Maoists, who are fighting the Indian government, but tolerate the NGO's work. However, the electrified Adivasi's first decision was to purchase a TV set for their village to watch Bollywood movies.