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Indigenous tribal practices represent a vital source of knowledge, traditions, and cultural heritage that have evolved over many generations, characterized by a deep connection to nature and community life. Tribal groups worldwide, particularly in India, continue to actively and creatively engage in their traditional lifestyles, even in the face of modern industrialization and state-driven development. This review paper is based on secondary data and scholarly literature alone to explore how the practices continue, evolve, and are relevant in the contemporary world. The article highlights indigenous peoples' health, ecological, spiritual, and social practices, and the impact of modernization, policy adjustments, and economic transformations on their development. The review finds that indigenous practices are not static leftovers of history; they are viable and dynamic systems that may foster human and environmental sustainability as long as they are supported within a culturally responsive framework.