The tribes of Jharkhand (India) have a long history of migrating out of the areas. Earlier the tribal out migration - largely in response to pull forces of economic opportunities in tea gardens and factories - was in a large part of adult and young peoples' movement. A growing number of tribal women and young girls from Jharkhand are being trafficked, lured by promises of employment and marriage to Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Bengal and Maharashtra. Reports on the alarming rise in trafficking of minors and children for commercial sexual exploitation not only in India but also at an international level, is a matter of great concern. It is a clandestine operation centered around Jharkhand and it is taking advantage of the tribal natives, known for simplicity, gullibility, sincerity and affectionate nature and at the same victims of extreme poverty. The main objectives of the paper are to discuss cases of tribal female trafficking and perception of people regarding the same and to develop international understanding.
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