Tribes of Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal

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The tribes of India are facing numerous problems today. Tribal population of the country is suffering from economic and social backwardness. Especially Scheduled Tribes are the poorest of the poor. An attempt has been made to document the literature on Scheduled Tribes of Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal so that the policy makers, planners, administrators, researchers etc. can delve deeper into several aspects of the tribals and can plan effective policies for improving their standard of life. The present work is perhaps the first of its kind. It presents not only a comprehensive view of the literature but also enhances the knowledge of researchers etc. who are keen to know the different aspects of the Scheduled Tribes. The book gives an important ethnographic information on the tribes along with brief description of the state. It includes latest statistical figures and also highlights the tribal distribution of the country both through text and maps. Useful data has been provided in the form of numerous tables through which one can get a glimpse of the Indian Tribal situation. This document is of immense value as an indispensable reference tool. It covers almost all the facets of Scheduled Tribes of Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sumedha Naswa

Sumedha Naswa (b. 1957) had been associated with Anthropological Survey of India for more than 21 Years. Educated at Chandigarh, Delhi and Dehradun, she holds a masters degree in Sociology, Diploma in Library Science, Rural Development and certificate in Environmental Studies. She has contributed some articles in various journals of national repute, both in English and Hindi. She is a life member of IASLIC, AGLIS and UPLA.

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Title
Tribes of Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal
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Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8170997674
Length
xiv+162p., Tables; Plates; Maps; References; Index; 23cm.
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