Synopsis Schedule tribes have been kept aloof of the development process in the country. Their socio-economic status, education and lack of communication did not permit them to reach the better life and fruits of development. Post independence scenario suggest that many steps taken by national and state governments by spending corers of rupees and several schemes were launched for the betterment of tribals and their proper upliftment. This book is an effort to present an assessment and panorama of political development of tribals with education and age as deciding factors. This book will be indeed of immense use to teachers, policy makers of the country, researchers and students of various disciplines in India and abroad.