Reports

The article presents the findings and recommendations of an Expert Group established by the Planning Commission to address the causes of discontent, unrest, and extremism in India. The group extensively analyzed issues such as displacement, forest concerns, insecure tenancies, and exploitation, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of rural violence spanning four decades. The article […]

Discover the second edition of the comprehensive “Statistical Profile of Scheduled Tribes in India 2013,” meticulously compiled by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This invaluable resource consolidates crucial socio-economic data, providing planners, policymakers, and researchers with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the Scheduled Tribe population. Gain insights into important schemes and programs

Read a case study highlighting the lack of comprehensive research and development interventions focused on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India. It critiques the romanticised portrayal of tribes and emphasises the need for a deeper understanding of the complex socio-political realities faced by tribal communities. The study aims to unmask the empirical realities of

This article highlights the impact of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh, India. The tribal population in India constitutes 8.6% of the total population, with 80% of them residing in the Central Indian Tribal Belt. These communities face social and economic backwardness, and their livelihoods largely

In India, the Schedule Tribes have remained on the fringes of growth, but less so in the majority tribal areas of the North East. This has increased the interest in the Sixth Schedule, the special constitutional provision relating to these areas, recognising the tribal communities’ rights of ownership and control over their land and natural