Tribal Situation in India

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Vidyut Joshi

• Language: English

• Edition: 2

• ISBN: 9788131608654

• Pages: 302

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches

About the Book
The second edition of Tribal Situation in India has been thoroughly revised and updated based on valuable feedback from readers. Following a significant shift in the tribal situation post-1980, this book captures the evolving trends in tribal development. In recent years, elite tribal groups have begun to actively raise their voices, advocating for greater participation in development programs while also emphasizing the preservation of tribal culture and identity. This marks a departure from traditional ethnographic studies to a more contemporary focus on development studies and identity concerns.

The book stems from a seminar on the "Issues and Development of Tribal Community of Western India," held at the Tribal Research and Training Institute, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. The contributions primarily focus on the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, yet they collectively offer an all-India perspective on tribal development issues. The volume explores key aspects such as tribal land rights, the impact of legal frameworks like PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) and FRA (Forest Rights Act), health and nutrition, education, tribal identity, and the role of civil society in supporting tribal development.

This edition is a crucial resource for anyone interested in understanding the ongoing issues and changes in the lives of tribal communities, particularly in Western India, and provides important insights into the shifts in tribal studies and development approaches over time.

Contents

1. Introduction – Vidyut Joshi

2. The Changing Nature of Tribal Studies in Western India – Vidyut Joshi

3. Tribal Situation in Rajasthan – Madhusudan Trivedi

4. Tribal Situation in Gujarat – Chandrakant Upadhyaya

5. Tribal Situation in Madhya Pradesh – Ganesh Patel

6. Tribal Situations in Maharashtra – Sarbeswara Sahoo

7. Tribes, Land, and Forests: Emerging Legal Implications with Reference to PESA and FRA – Satyakam Joshi

8. Land and Tribals of Gujarat – Vidyut Joshi

9. Scheduled Tribes and Their Health Situation: An Analysis of Gujarat – Binod C. Agrawal

10. A Comparative Study of Health and Nutrition: Status of Kolgha, Varli, and Kamar Tribes – T.K. Vaishnav

11. Educated Society vs. Dowry Custom in Meena Tribes of Rajasthan: A Case Study – Suman Meena

12. Tribal Education in Western India: Issues and Implications – Tattwamasi Paltasingh

13. Attitudes of Parents of Scheduled Tribes and Non-Scheduled Tribes towards the Education of their Children: With Reference to Gujarat State in India – J.C. Patel

14. Tribal Identity Issues in Western India – Ashok Chaudhari

15. Role of Civil Society in Tribal Development – Kanubhai Vasava

16. Issues and Development of Tribal Communities of Tribal Sub Plan: Legislation Can Do Away Historic Injustices – Mahender Jethmalani

17. Making Sense of Implementation of PESA in Gujarat: Some Observations – Binoy Acharya

About the Author
Vidyut Joshi is a distinguished sociologist, with expertise in tribal studies and development. He has served as the Director of the Centre for Social Studies in Surat and as Vice Chancellor of MK Bhavnagar University. Joshi has also held the position of Emeritus Professor at Gujarat Vidyapith and Nirma University. His extensive work focuses on tribal rehabilitation, migrant labor, tribal education, and issues related to bonded labor. He has authored or edited 32 books and is a well-known columnist in regional media, contributing to public discourse on tribal rights and development.

Chandrakant Upadhyay, a social anthropologist, has extensive experience with tribal communities. He is the former Director of the Tribal Research and Training Institute and has authored 10 books and 25 research papers. Upadhyay is involved in various tribal development initiatives and has contributed to numerous government committees on tribal issues.