Synopsis Health is man's natural condition.  It has become a major instrument of overall socio-economic development and creation of a new social order.  It is true that the applications of Anthropology in the field of health aspects, especially among tribal and rural populations are too vast.  But, it is realized that policy makers, health authorities non-govt. organizations and administrators are not aware of the potential of anthropology and its applications in the field of health and family welfare.  Thus a modest attempt has been made through this book to fulfil the objective.  This book is based on the proceedings of a national seminar entitled 'Role of Anthropology in Human Welfare.' It contains fifteen research papers.  The contents of the papers directly or indirectly are useful for the upliftment of health status, especially among tribal populations.  In view of its applicability and dynanism, the book, which is first of its kind, would be of immense help and useful to general readers, academicians, planners, social workers and anthropologists too.