settlement of Banjara community: a case of Lakha Banjara

Abstract

In the context of the present scenario the nomadic tribes, they are treated as scars and threat to the society. Now due to development of infrastructure the tribe does not have any source of income. The thesis project is a design proposal for 100 dwellings for Lakha Banjara community of Rajasthan. The project is to settle the nomadic community who are already settled in the foothills of Aravalli Ranges in temporary shelters. The need is to provide the tribe with basic amenities. The thesis focuses on the tribe needs and requirements. After analysing their requirements, the project requirements are finalised. The project provides opportunities for the tribe to use their expertise for income generation. The Lakha Banjara community is nomadic community of Rajasthan. The community is expert in animal husbandry. Before 50- 60 years these communities used to travel along with their cattle but now as they do not practice nomadism, they are wage labourers. Hence the project tries to uplift the community using architectural interventions. The scope of the thesis is to uplift the community using architectural interventions based on their lifestyle and culture. The thesis aims to improve the living standards of the socially outcast Banjara community.