In this volume, the editors have included papers presented by various scholars in the National Seminar on "Issues of Tribal Development in India" organised by the Department of Economics and Rural Development and Andhra Pradesh Economic Association on 5 December 2004 at AU Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Graduate Centre, Etcherla, Srikakulam. The papers contained in this volume clearly established the fact that the tribal development programmes are formulated and implemented in a compartmental manner. Comprehensive and holistic participatory approach is suggested in the formulation and implementation of tribal development programmes. The quality and contents of the volume are good. The volume, overall, is a welcome addition to the literature on tribal development. It will be useful to all those including social workers, extension workers, development activists, students, researcher scholars, teachers, policy makers, planners, administrators and the general public involved in empowerment 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.
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