Mundgod, Karnataka
Mundgod is a region of Uttara Kanara district in Karnataka, where 17% are Scheduled Caste (SC) who are 16% of the high-school student population, 6% are Scheduled Tribes (ST) who are 11% of the high-school student population and 40% are Other Backward Classes (OBC) who represent 39% of the high-school student population. These minorities represent approximately 24 thousand people.
SIDDHIS
The Siddhis, who are classified at are descendants of African slaves and have a long history of marginalization in India. They were brought to the subcontinent as slaves during the Portuguese colonial era and later integrated into Indian society. They struggle to maintain their cultural identity. Their African heritage is often overlooked, and they face pressure to assimilate into mainstream Indian culture. Land ownership and rights are contentious issues. Siddhis have faced displacement due to development projects or land grabs. Stereotypes about their African origins persist, leading to prejudice and discrimination.
The Siddhis were originally a nomadic group who sustained themselves through hunting, fishing, and gathering activities. Over time, they have transitioned from their traditional forest-based economy to other livelihoods such as agricultural labour, watchmen, truck drivers, teachers, social workers, and craftsmen. Factors like limited land ownership, unfavourable employer-employee relationships, indebtedness, and scarce resources contribute to their economic hardships.
GOLLAS AND GOWLIES
The Golla and Gowlies are a pastoral community primarily living in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with smaller numbers in Karnataka. They are classified as Other Backward Castes(OBC) by the Indian government.
They are traditionally cowherds, but they engage in both sheep/goat and cattle pastoralism, in that they either herd exclusively sheep, a mixed herd of sheep and goats, or cattle. Originating from a background of tending livestock, they have established a distinctive social structure and set of customs over time. Within their community, various sub-castes exist, often designated by occupation and geographical location.
Loyola Educational Institution Mundgod
Access to books in school library
Fitted with multiple computers
Chemistry Lab
Auditorium