Tribal Development Programmes: Critical Appraisal

The Govt. of India and state governments have introduced a large-number of programmes to-wards all round welfare of the people living in tribal in tribal areas. This book is an endeavour to analyse these programmes along with the various agencies and institutions involved in their implementation as also the impact of these programmes on the life of the people in these areas. The book presented an evaluation of the methods of implementations and impact of these programmes on tribal life. Te book also analyse the approaches and various strategies of tribal development adopted by the central and state government so far. The book presents a systematic account and evolution of the various tribal development programmes in the various sectors and critically assesses the overall performance of the administration system vis-?-vis the development plans for tribal areas. The book will be more useful for policy makers, planners, administrators, NGOs and political leaders who are interested in better management of tribal development programmes.