Synopsis Tribal societies differ in their culture, lifestyle and economic status. The level of socio-economic development depends upon their resource base, technology and degree of isolation. While some of the tribal communities have developed better by taking advantage of the development and empowerment programmes of the State, a number of them have lagged far behind due to various reasons. Such disadvantaged tribal to various reasons. Such disadvantaged tribal groups deserve special attention of the State and the society. This book is focused on these destitute tribal communities who have remained backward and continue to face problems and predicaments, which they cannot overcome without State intervention. She destitute tribal communities, namely the primitive tribes of Kharias and Mankidias, the ex-criminal tribes of Lodhas, the tribal children, the tribal women, the tribal people displaced by mega projects and the tribal families lliving below poverty line in Mayurbhanj, Orissa have