This book is on a group of ostracized people that still live on the fringes of society and it is a product of long time commitment and intellectual spadework. While there are important issues of assessment and evaluation of this nomadic group, the primary focus of this book is to give greater conscientization and proactive approach to their problems. Effectiveness of governmental action can take a back seat as long as there is vote bank politics which is typical of Indian society. This book is an eye-opener in every sense of the word as it touches on every facet of their daily drudgery that goes on without whine or whimper.