The tribes of India are mainly concentrated in the rural areas or near the forested areas in the country. The tribes were initially very illiterate and backward and were one of the neglected sections in the country. However the Government of India has made concerted efforts to enhance the standard of living and the overall condition of these tribes. Tribals underwent a change not only in their relationship with land but also in their relationship with forests. Tribes were greatly dependent on forest for their day to day needs including food shelter instruments medicine and in some cases even clothes. As long as the tribes were in control of forest and unrestricted use of its produce they had no difficulty meeting these needs. In turn they preserved the forest as it was their life support system. Many Indian villagers have engaged themselves in various non agricultural occupations in the recent years. This book will be of interest to all those who work in development and who have a particular concern for minorities indigenous peoples and culturally marginalised groups.
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