The first friendly contact was made in 1974 and since then the Jarawas are not hostile to the Contact Team which go with gifts like Coconut, Banana and other fruits. The Andaman & Nicobar Administration have started the Contact Expeditions periodically to Jarawas to befriend them. They are hostile and, at times, enter into areas where the Bengali and other people have been settled by the Government. The Jarawas are inhabiting presently the Western coast of Middle Andaman and South Andaman Islands. The present population of Onges is 96 as per the census 2001. Onges go for hunting and fishing occasionally. are being provided t by the Administration. Coconut plantation has been raised for the benefit of Onges Medical care, free ration etc. This Hunting and Gathering tribe has also been settled by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration at Dugong Creek and South Bay on Little Andaman Island. The Onges are inhabiting the Little Andaman Island. Onges are one of the most primitive tribes in India. The Andaman Government setup a statue for these Brave Soldiers in the Sea Shore of Marina Park as a memorial as it brings the spark of first freedom movement in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The population of great Andamanese is only 43 as per the census 2001. On 14th May 1859 great andamanese having a soldier strength of 400-600 people bravely fought the British soldiers who had modern equipments, thus has its impression in the history as “The Battle of Aberdeen”. The great Andamanese is also known for their brave History in the past where they fought with bows and arrows with the English men who tried to occupy their land. However, they do sometime go for hunting and fishing. As such, Andamanese are no longer a nomadic tribe. Further free ration including cloths is also being provided to them. The Administration has provided houses and raised Coconut Plantation for the upliftment of Andamanese. took large toll and the population was reduced to present 43 individuals only. Various diseases including influenza etc. This was the largest tribe earlier before the establishment of Penal Settlement in Andaman Islands. The Great Andamanese tribe is settled presently on the Strait Island by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
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