Tribal Population in India: Regional Dimensions & Imperatives

Tattwamasi Paltasingh () and Gayatri Paliwal
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Tattwamasi Paltasingh: Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research, Postal: Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research (SPIESR), Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Gayatri Paliwal: Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research, Postal: Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research (SPIESR), Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Journal of Regional Development and Planning, 2014, vol. 3, issue 2, 27-36

Abstract: Scheduled Tribe (ST) population represents a heterogeneous group scattered in different regions of India. The differences are noticed in language, cultural practices, socio-economic status and pattern of livelihood. The STs are confronted with problems like forced migration, exploitation, displacement due to industrialization, debt traps and poverty. Based on the regional classification with diverse socio-cultural issues, the present paper focuses on the profile of tribal population through an analysis of the socio-economic indicators like literacy, work participation, livelihood, occupational pattern, health, poverty and migration. The impact of industrialization and urbanization on ST population residing in different regions has been highlighted. The paper has been concluded with relevant suggestions with implications for policies with a focus on region specific issues.

Keywords: Tribal Population; Social Discrimination; Poverty; Regional Disparity; Migration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I00 I31 I38 O20 R10 R23 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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