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The Evolution of Tribal Communities in Post Independence India

Debajyoti Gupta
Research Scholar, Department of Philosophy, Tripura University.
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Published online: 27th May, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/bhstiid.2024.e01.012

Keywords: Evolution, Tribal Communities, Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), Tribal Development.

Abstract:

Since its independence, India has actively focused on addressing the challenges faced by its scheduled tribes, making significant strides towards their resolution. Unlike the British colonial regime, which largely limited its interaction with these communities to discussion without action, often isolating tribal peoples to keep them apart from ‘civilized’ society under the guise of protection through indirect governance, post-independence India has taken a markedly different approach. The British period is noted for keeping tribal communities segregated from the broader societal developments, effectively sidelining them from the nation’s evolving narrative.
In contrast, the period following independence has seen a concerted effort by both the Central and State Governments to enhance the socio-economic status of tribal populations and to ensure the preservation of their constitutional rights. This has been part of a broader policy aimed at integrating tribal communities into the national mainstream, fostering a harmonious adjustment between tribal and non-tribal populations. Such a policy of integration, or progressive acculturation, seeks not only to safeguard tribal interests and heritage but also to involve these communities actively in the national development process. The government’s initiatives in this direction have laid a solid foundation for the tribes’ seamless progression towards a future marked by inclusive growth and equal opportunity.

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Debajyoti Gupta (2024). The Evolution of Tribal Communities in Post Independence India© International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Dr. Suman Adhikari, Dr. Manik Bhattacharya and Dr. Ankan Sinha, A Basic Handbook of Science, Technology and Innovation for Inclusive Development [Volume: 1],pp. 155-166. ISBN: 978-81-969828-4-3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/bhstiid.2024.e01.012

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