Tribal development in Western India/

Tribal development in Western India/ Amita Shah and Jharna Pathak - New Delhi ; Abingdon : Routledge, 2014. - xxiv, 344 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Poverty and livelihood among tribals : status, opportunities and strategies Employment and income generation among the tribal population : some critical issues Schooling of tribal children : current scenario and challenges Health status of the tribal population Agroforestry in tribal areas : moving towards sustainable agriculture? Dairy farming as an option for strengthening livelihoods : a case of poor and landless tribal households Livelihoods and financial behaviour of tribal households : linking experience and strategies Fiscal financing for tribal development Land acquisition and displacement among tribals, 1947-2004 Governance

This book examines the processes and challenges of tribal communities in the high-growth economy of Gujarat. Through a comprehensive and varied account of tribal development in the state, it aims to understand the reasons that prevent economic prosperity and relatively good governance from reaching these communities.

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