Human Resources Development in Tribal Areas

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This book consists of interesting research papers relating to issues on development of Human Resources in Tribal Areas, particularly focusing on education and health standards. The research papers discuss elaborately and critically many important micro and macro level aspects pertaining to the development of education and health facilities in the interior tribal areas. The issues covered in this volume include â€œDraft National Policyâ€ on the development of education and health facilities in tribal areas, pattern, programmes and policies relating to tribal education, levels of education in different tribal regions, issues relating to female literacy, dropouts, their traditional wisdom, and language etc. Similarly the health conditions prevailing in different tribal regions, issues relating to development of ethno medicine and herbal medicines are also analyzed. Various suggestions were made with regard to the policy formulations and implementation of education and health programmes in the remote tribal areas. The papers included in this volume are the revised and updated versions of the papers presented at the seminar, (on â€œDraft national Policy and trials and Human resource developments in tribal areasâ€) held at Andhra University campus Etcherla; Srikakulam A.P. It is trusted that this volume will be highly useful to students, teachers, research scholars, administrators, and policy makers engaged in the study of Tribes.

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Majji Sankara Reddi

Mr. Majji Sankara Reddi is a social activist and working as a Chief Executive of Jana Chetana, an NGO since 1984 onwards. His key qualifications are Master's Degree in rural Development, Experience in Natural Resource Management, Food Security and Participatory Planning. He is a Member, Working Group on Empowerment Scheduled Tribes for preparation of Tenth Five Year Plan, constituted by the Planning Commission, Government of India. On the eve of International Year of the Indigenous People. He had published Savara Language Learning Book, Savara Education Book, Savara Festivals-Songs Book; Savara Balageeyalu and Savara-Telugu Glossary book. He participated in more than 50 National and International Seminars.