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The Kol The Kol people of India typically earn a living through wage labor or collecting and selling wood and leaves from the forest for fuel. They are considered low-caste by their surrounding culture, and as such, are subject to illiteracy and poverty. They typically follow an animistic worldview with Hindu influence.
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Christian: 0.06%
India Population: 1,756,000
Language: Hindi
Major Religion: Hinduism and Animism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 17239
ER SOE Affiliation: Jharkhand
Prayer Points
• Pray that our ministry partners in Jharkhand might have more opportunities to share the gospel of Christ with the Kol people.

• Pray also that the few Christians among the Kol would raise up pastors and leaders.
 
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The Korku The Korku people of India are excellent agriculturists, especially in cultivation of potatoes and coffee. They typically follow the Hindu tradition and have had a history of socioeconomic hardship and exploitation.
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Christian: 0.31%
India Population: 1,035,000
Language: Korku
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 17269
ER SOE Affiliation: Maharashtra
Prayer Points
• Pray for the Korku people to continue to be given opportunities to combat malnutrition and socioeconomic hardship.

• Pray also that our ministry partners in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh might cultivate lasting relationships with the Korku people, leading many to Christ.
 
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The Kutana The Kutana people of India live primarily in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana. Although typically landless, they pursue livelihoods in transportation, local business, selling produce, day laboring, and local government. They normally follow Hindu traditions, worshiping a variety of gods and goddesses.
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Evangelical Christian: 0.00%
India Population: 521,000
Language: Hindi
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 17345
ER SOE Affiliation: Chandigarh
Prayer Points
• Pray for a strong movement of the Holy Spirit to bring entire families and communities into an awakening of God’s grace.

• Pray for our ministry partners and graduates among them to cultivate deep friendships within Kutana communities.
 
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The Kurmi Despite working mostly in agriculture (an occupation usually associated with villagers and the poor), the Kurmi are thought to descend from a high caste of warriors, and they live fairly comfortable lives. Their ancestors, the Kshatriyas, defended the teachings of the ancient Hindu religion but lost this position due to opposition from another caste. According to the Joshua Project, the Kurmi people long for other groups to recognize their noble ancestry and ties to the warrior Kshatriya caste.
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Christian: 0.01%
India Population: 18,883,000
Language: Hindi
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Unreached
Joshua Project ID: 17334
ER SOE Affiliation: Bihar
Prayer Points
• Pray for S.D. Ponraj and his team who minister among the Kurmi to receive wisdom and encouragement as they continue to build relationships among these communities.

• Pray for the Kurmi SOE, MSOE and PBS students to be awakened to their unique callings in the Kingdom God.

• Pray for Kurmi communities to know they are sons and daughters of the King of kings.
 
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The Lodha As a tribal people dwelling in the rainforests of eastern India, the Lodha live mostly isolated lives. They typically live far from other castes. Their separation from society started when the British government began oppressing tribal groups. After rebelling, the Lodha were severely punished and resorted to a life of crime, thus receiving the label “criminal tribe.” Even today, other groups consider going to their villages unsafe. The Lodha survive on the forest and earn income through selling forest products at markets. Their religion is comprised of Hinduism and ancestor worship. Art also plays an important role in their lives, evidenced by ornate body tattooing.
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Christian: 11.29%
India Population: 126,000
Language: Bengali, Sadri, Lodhi
Major Religion: Hinduism
Status: Minimally Reached
Joshua Project ID: 21583
ER SOE Affiliation: Odisha
Prayer Points
• Pray for our ministry partners to find ways to connect and form strong relationships with Lodha people.

• Pray for the new Lodha believers who joined an MSOE in September 2020, that they will learn to effectively communicate the gospel with their family and friends.
 
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The Madhesi The term Madhesi refers to a geographical region in Nepal rather than a single people group. Madhesi tribes include the Tharu, Pahari, Bahun, Chhetri, and Newar. They observe a number of faiths such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Islam. The ongoing ethnic conflict between the Madhesi group and the state of Nepal is complex.
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Evangelical Christian: Varies by group
Nepal Population: Varies by group
Language: Nepali, Hindi, and more
Major Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam
Status: Unreached
Prayer Points
• Pray for justice, healing and peace between the Madhesi and the Nepali government.

• Pray for our partner in Nepal to have wisdom and opportunity to communicate the gospel to the many diverse Madhesi tribes.
 
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UPG stats and descriptions based on information from joshuaproject.net