Synopsis This encyclopaedia has been compiled and edited to include different aspects of Indian tribes. This includes comprehensive account of the socio-cultural profile and development programme of tribes of India. An attempt has been made to include most of the tribes from the different states of India. Unlike the tribes of North, Central and South America who were distinct population groups in terms of culture, race and religion than the invading white communities of European nations, Indian tribes were no different than the other communities of the same geographic regions of the subcontinent. However, Indian tribes are comparatively small in number, economically extremely backward, scattered and isolated but culturally they are in no way inferior to any one possessing high traditions, honesty, solidarity and self-lessness. In fact the Hindu culture owes greatly of the tribal culture of India.This encyclopaedia will be much useful to students, teachers and scholars studying Indian tribes in India and abroad.