Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Tribal communities in India represent one of the most ancient and culturally distinct sections of society, marked by their close relationship with nature, unique traditions, and social systems. Despite their rich heritage, they continue to face significant socio-economic challenges, particularly in areas of health, education, and livelihoods. This paper aims to critically examine the conditions of tribal life with a specific focus on health and welfare, while also exploring the government interventions introduced for their development. Adopting a review of literature approach, the study draws upon secondary sources including academic writings, policy documents, and government reports. The discussion is structured across key thematic areas: development policies and welfare schemes, land and forest rights, education and human development, health and nutrition, gender and empowerment, and the changing patterns of livelihoods shaped by migration and urbanization.
Author: Georgia Thinakaran
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4417505690