Changing Patterns in Tribal Societies

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The Scheduled Tribe population in India form a distinct social economic and cultural group. Having lived in near isolation for several generations in the hilly and forest areas, they have evolved a way of life of their own to suit the environment in which they are living. Of the total Scheduled Tribe population of 8.43 Crores (2001 Census) in the country, more than 50% live in central India and adjoining hills in south India. There are about 700 Scheduled Tribes notified as per provisions of Constitution of India and 75 of them have been recognised as Primitive Tribes for providing special attention for their development in view of their small population, extreme backwardness, stagnant or dwindling population and very low literacy.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR M. Sundara Rao

Dr. M. Sundara Rao is a professor in the Department of Economics and presently working as Special officer of the Andhra University Campus, Etcherla; Srikakulam, A.P. He obtained his Post Graduate Degree in Economics from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and received his M.Phil Degree from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur and got his Ph.D. in Economics from Andhra University. Prof. Rao has published one text book, 13 of his research papers find place indifferent textbooks edited by other reputed authors. He has completed 3 minor and 3 major research projects, funded by UGC and other organization. Eighteen research degrees (four Ph.D. and 10 M.Phil) were awarded under his guidance. He has organized 2 national seminars and in association with various academic, administration body. Prof. Rao has worked extensively on various issues relating to tribal economy.