Mostly living in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and adjacent central Indian areas, the Gond Tribe is among India's biggest tribal groups. This community has maintained a strong tie to ancient customs and the natural world. Gonds help India to have a sizable tribal heritage because of their unique Gondi language and customs. Reflecting a rich historical legacy, their visuals, dance, and music also highlight their identity and relationship with the land.

The Gonds live mostly off forest-based food and agriculture. Many people practice subsistence agriculture, growing millet, rice, and corn. Apart from agriculture, the tribe gathers forest products including honey, fruit, and medicinal herbs, some of which may be sold in nearby markets. In certain regions, animal husbandry helps to support their living as well. Additional income comes from traditional craft and involvement in government job programs.

The deep spiritual bond the Gonds have with nature is reflected in their cultural customs. Celebrating celebrations like Pola, Nawakhani, and Madai, which respect nature, harvests, and gods, they By means of these festivities, music, and dance forms such as Karma and Saila, Gonds show togetherness and thanks. Especially in Gond paintings, their art forms employ vivid colors and natural themes often representing mythology, history, and ideals.

Economic constraints, deforestation, and urban encroachment on their territory present several difficulties for the Gond Tribe. Their traditional lifestyle is harder to maintain owing access to healthcare, poverty, and restricted education. Furthermore, threatening their way of life and cultural customs are deforestation and industrial development, which also affect their environmental balance and resource availability.

Encouragement of traditional farming methods and preservation of forest resources are targets of efforts aimed at advancing sustainability within the Gond people. Emphasizing forest conservation and biodiversity protection, government programs and nongovernmental groups have help to create sustainable practices among the Gonds. Community-led projects help to revive traditional customs by combining them with contemporary conservation methods for greater resilience.