(ATLC) Academy of Tribal Language & Culture

The Academy of Tribal Languages and Culture (ATLC) undertakes diverse research activities aimed at preserving, documenting, and promoting the rich heritage of Odisha’s tribal communities. Its research focuses on linguistic studies, oral traditions, folklore, socio-cultural practices, and indigenous knowledge systems. Field-based research, ethnographic documentation, and surveys form the core methodology, ensuring authentic community participation and representation. The Academy also engages in compiling dictionaries, developing primers, and producing literature in tribal languages to strengthen multilingual education and cultural continuity. Further, the research outputs of ATLC are disseminated through publications, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions, thereby fostering awareness and policy support for tribal welfare. These activities contribute not only to academic advancement but also to safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the state.

Details of the Research Reports .

YEAR	Name of the Research Reports
2022-23	Developing of learning materials (Audio-visual) of Primers in 4 most widely spoken tribal languages namely, Kui, Koya Saura & Santali
2021-22	Emperical Study -cum-Documentation on Folklore of Khadia Tribes of Odisha
2021-22	Documentation of Tribal Cuisines
2021-22	Santali-Odia- English Dictionary
2020-21	Rituals and Festivals of Odisha
2020-21	Tribal Folktales and Folk Songs on Tribal Culture
2017-18	Folklore and Foltales of Selected Tribal Communities of Odisha
2016-17	Study on Tribal Heritage Agricultural System (THAS): A Goof Practices by Saora's of Odisha
2015-16	Ethnographic study of Tribal Tattooing
2014-15	Ethnographic of Tribal Painting in the Context of Gond Tribe of Odisha
2013-14	Compilation and Publication of Tribal Folklore (including Tribal Housing Pattern)
2013-14	Photographic Documentation of Selective Major Tribes of Odisha (20 Tribes)
2013-14	Language Mapping in SSD Schools of Odisha
2012-13	Publication of Bi-lingual Dictionary on Ho, Saora Tribe
2012-13	Preparation and Compilation of Koya and Desia Folklore
2011-12	Preparation and Publication of Photographic Handbook (Oriya) of PTGs of Odisha.
2010-11	Linguistic & Baseline Survey of 16 Tribal Languages (MLE)
2009-10	Study and Documentation of selected Indigenous Knowledge System of Seven PTGs of Orissa (Bonda, Kutia Kandha, Dungria Kondha, Soara, Bhuinyan/ Bhuyan, Junaga & Hill Kardia)
2009-10	Study and documentation of folklore of Santal, Munda, Holva, Oraon & Kisan Tribes of Orissa.
2009-10	Study of Documentation of Tribal Folktales of Six PTGs of Odisha
2008-09	Academy has undertake Desia Riddles & Proverbs studies and Studies of Saora Folksongs out the 2007, 2008 budget. In the mean while study of Desia Riddles and Proverbs has been completed and published.
2008-09	Tribal of Orissa have rich tradition of dances performed in groups. Due to influence of electronic media, television, and cinema and due to rapid change of socio-economic life-style of the people, the dance forms are losing their traditional form. Considering the above fact before making an imparical study on dances 20 nos. of research based articles on different aspects of tribal dance have been collected field based researchers. The articles have been duly edited and finally published in a book form, which was released on the valedictory of Annual Adivasi Exhibition 2009.
2007-08	Collection of data on Desia Riddles and Saora Folk Songs are in progress.
2007-08	Translated the "Scheduled Tribes & Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006" in Oriya Language and submitted the same to the ST & SC Development Department.
2007-08	ATDC has prepared Courses of Studies on 8 tribal languages i.e. Santal, Saora, Kui, Sadri, Oraon, Ho/Munda, Koya and Kuvi for imparting tribal language training to primary school teachers of respective areas.
2007-08	ATDC has prepared Primers on 10 tribal languages i.e. Santal, Saora, Kui, Kuvi, Koya, Bonda, Juang, Kisan, Oraon and Munda as supplementary reader for -I students of Santal, Saora, Kui, Kuvi, Koya, Bonda, Juang, Kisan, Oraon and Munda tribal communities.
2006-07	The Academy has undertaken Bio-graphy studies on Sonaram Soren, T. Sangana, Rabisingh Majhi, Ratna Naik, Bairu Gamango, Rohidas Singh Nag, Dayanidhi Mallik and prepared manuscripts.
2005-06	Preparation of Kisan, Oraon, Sadri, Kui, Desia and Khadia. Version of Constitution provision meant for tribal.
2005-06	Preparation of Bridge course Materials (DERNA) for drop-out students.
2005-06	Preparation of Teacher's Hand Book (Madang)
2005-06	(II)Sabas Soraj Two books on Health (12)SusamaKhadya (13)GuruBachanaSixbooksonRuralActivity (14)SangharaDambha (15)BiluaKalaBhakvia
2005-06	Eight books on environment (I)Chal Buliju Amar Gaonke (2)AmarGaonAmarKhaman (3) Kuhata Dekhi - I (4)KuhataDekhi-II (5)GeetKudiaraGeet
2005-06	Preparation of 30 nos. of Pictorial Readers in Desia Language for class - II.
2005-06	Language Mapping in the District of Koraput.
2005-06	Biography study and Preparation of Manuscripts on Padmashree Tulashi Munda, Biplabi Tamadora and Biplabi Rendo Majhi.
2004-2005	(g) Seven books on Language and Environment (1) Rupura Kata (2) Bhojira Maja (3) Pani Marigala Jhani (4) Kukuda Tia (5) Asha Nat Karu (6) Deshar Parab (7) Mamar Ladu.
2004-2005	(f) Five books on activity (1) Amar Barash Mas (2) Ashare Pila Hasa (3) Alu ..Ta (4) Idi Idi Tupusi (5) Bhabi dekha
2004-2005	(e)Seven books on Calculation and Environment on Life and Livelihood (1) Gula Gula Sabu Gula (2)Mar Janam Bhuin (3) Suta Kata pakna Phuta (4) Ek Ari Dui (5) Kamar Bela (6) Hanu Daktar (7) Misle Jitbu
2004-2005	(d) Four books based on Folklore (1) Patli Duma (2) Tere pete (3) Rani Pakna Shabha (4) Khaman Naila Pada
2004-2005	(c)Seven books on Home, Cultivation, Fores, Dance & Music etc (1) Amar Ghar (2) Tala lagar Bag (3) Amar Tash (4) Bagha Mamar Bagicha (5) Pat Padha Ghar (6) Amar Kaman (7) Asha Nacha Karu
2004-2005	(b) Fourteen books on Sports, Village Environment, Festival, Agriculture, Family, Livelihood, Animal and Tribal Culture (1)Khelkud (2)Amar Gaon (3)Amar Hat (4) Amar Nachgita (5) Amar Parab (6) Amar Tashbash (7) Amar Sag Dal (8) Amar Ghar Dwar (9) Kie Kanti Raishi (10) Amar Jiwan (11) Amar Matir Jinish (12) Amar Ban (13) Mor Niti Dina Kam (14) Amar China Sansar
2004-2005	The books are (a)Six books on Tribal Folklore (1) Jatia Samaru (2) Chatur Kalia (3)Khada Kachim (4) Labara Dakara (5) Bag Ari Kakda (6) Bakua Kalia
2004-2005	Study and preparation of manuscripts of Indigenous Cultural Capabilities and Habits on Bhottada and Dhelki Khadia Tribal Communities.
2004-2005	Study and preparation of manuscripts on Aesthetic Manifestation in Art and Crafts of Dongaria Kondh and Lanjia Saora Tribal Communities.
2004-2005	Collection and preparation of manuscripts on Bhumia folklore
2004-2005	Preparation of booklet of Translated version of various constitutional safeguards and protective and preventive legislation in different tribal languages for socio-economic justice.
2004-2005	Preparation of language hand books in Didayi, Dharua, Bhottoda, Koya, Gond, Halva, Khadia, Parenga, Sadri and Kisan languages of Orissa.
2004-2005	Preparation of Desia Cultural Dictionary
2003-2004	Preparation booklet of translated version of Regulation 2 of 1956, silent features of the amended regulations meant for tribals of Orissa into different fourteen tribal dialects.
2003-2004	Collection of resource persons of well-known tribal herbal medicine man, artist, craft persons, singers, dancers, musicians, writers and others for preparation of Directory.
2003-2004	Preparation of language handbooks in Santal, Ho, Paroja, Oraon, Bonda, Bhumij, Munda, Kui, Kuvi, Desia languages of Orissa.
2003-2004	Folklore studies on Oraon and Koya tribes.
2003-2004	Ethnography study on little known tribes such as Saunti, Malhar, Gondia, Banjara, Bagta, Jatapu, Matiya, Omanatya, Parenga and Rajuar tribes of Orissa.
2003-2004	Study of Indigenous Cultural Capabilities and Habits of the Bonda, Ho, Bhumija, Juang, Didayi, Chukutia Bhunjia, Hill Khadia, Mankidia, Desia Kondh, Kutia Kondh, Gadaba, Lanjia Saora, Dongaria Kondh, Pauri Bhuiyan, Santal, Koya, Paroja, Lodha, Bhumiya, Holva, Gond, Dharua, Binjhia, Oraon, Kisan tribes of Orissa.
2002-2003	Folklore study on Didayi, Paroja and Juang (ATDC Project)
2000-2001	Study on Impact of Introduction of OL-CHIKI Script on 30 schools of Orissa (Sponsored by OPEPA).
2000-2001	Folklore study on Ho, Bhumij Dharua, Chuktia Bhunjia, Bhatra (Sponsored by ATDC).
1999-2000	Lodha Culture (Sponsored by ATDC).
1998-99	Linguistic survey and Mapping in 4 DPEP Districts of Orissa. (Sponsored by OPEPA).
1997-98	Special Primers for class - I of Saora & Kondh tribes (Sponsored by the Orissa Primary Education Programme Authority (OPEPA), Govt, of Orissa).
1995-96	Music & Musical Instruments of Juang (Sponsored by ATDC).
1995-96	Gond Samaj O Samskruti (Sponsored by ATDC).
1991-92	Tribal Freedom Fighters of Orissa (Sponsored by the Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi).
1991-92	Codification of Tribal Music & Descriptive enumeration of Musical Instruments (Sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development).
1991-92	Rituals & Festivals of the Primitive Tribes of Orissa (Sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt, of India).
1991-92	Tribal Art of Orissa (Sponsored by the ATDC).
1991-92	Parenga, Gondi, Sadri, Bhumij, Paraja (Sponsored by the Ministry of Welfare (TD), Govt, of India.
1991-92	Saora Script its origin and formation (Sponsored by the Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi).
1990-91	Ho, Bathudi, Bondo, Mundari, Kuvi (Sponsored by the Ministry of Welfare (TD) Govt, of India).
1989-90	Gadaba, Kharia, Koya, Lanjia Saora, Juang (Sponsored by the Ministry of Welfare (TD), Govt, of India).
1986	Study on Tribal Languages Oraon, Kisan, Santali, Kui, Didayi (Sponsored by ATDC)