Halam Rupini in India
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People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project
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| People Name: | Halam Rupini |
| Country: | India |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 5,200 |
| World Population: | 5,200 |
| Primary Language: | Kok Borok |
| Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
| Christian Adherents: | 44.85 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | South Asia Tribal - other |
| Affinity Bloc: | South Asian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Rupinis are one of the largest Halam tribes in India’s state of Tripura. They speak Kok Borok.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Though most are subsistence farmers, fishing and livestock herding supplement their diets. Some Kaipeng Halams have government jobs, teach, or own small shops. Their women weave garments and fabrics for their use and to sell.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They began to convert to Christianity in the 1950s, so half are Christian and the other half are Hindu.
What Are Their Needs?
Rupini Halams require modern farming techniques to achieve higher yields for their crops. They also need easier access to medical care.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring a powerful revival to Rupini Halam families and churches, leading them to strengthen their relationship with Christ.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and loving by giving them an abundant harvest this year.
Pray for them to have the medical care they need.
Pray for Rupini Halam disciples to make more disciples.