Tribal Livelihood and Governance: Regional Concerns

Book Details

• Author: V. Srinivasa Rao (Editor)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2019

• ISBN: 9788131611654

• Pages: 1

• Cover: Paperback

• Release Date: 01-01-2019

About the Book

Tribal Livelihood and Governance: Regional Concerns offers a deep dive into the complex interrelationship between tribal livelihoods and systems of governance in India. With tribals facing immense pressure from legislative policies and socio-economic transformations, this book sheds light on how governance and livelihood are mutually reinforcing pillars essential for tribal sustenance.

The volume is organized into two parts:

Part I: Land, Livelihood and Forest – Regional Deliberations

This section presents region-specific studies from Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana, and more. Topics include:

• Biodiversity-based livelihood promotion

• Tribal women’s land rights

• Forest Rights Act implementation

• Livelihood vulnerabilities due to displacement and forced migration

• Skill erosion and cultural marginalization

Part II: PESA and Governance – Constitutional Perspectives

This part delves into the implementation of Fifth and Sixth Schedules and critically evaluates the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA). Key studies include:

• Self-autonomy debates in Northeast India

• PESA in Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha

• Political autonomy and tribal governance frameworks

By drawing on ethnographic insights and legal analyses, the book reveals how governance reforms impact tribal identity, culture, and survival strategies. It also critiques the performance of government welfare schemes in delivering sustainable solutions to tribal communities.

Edited by Dr. V. Srinivasa Rao, Associate Professor and Head, Centre for Regional Studies, University of Hyderabad, the book is an essential resource for academics, researchers, NGOs, development professionals, and policy makers engaged in tribal, rural, and constitutional governance studies.