This compendium of 57 papers seeks to examine the different dimensions of tribal development in India. Taking a close look at the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities, it discusses at length the status of literacy and education among them, their economic empowerment, the role of ITDA in the promotion of tribal education, status of tribal women education, and the issues of poverty and employment among the tribals.

Focusing on the issues of health care of tribal women in the country, it analyses the problem of malnutrition among the tribal children, health facilities in tribal areas, and the status of health infrastructure. It also deals with tribal agriculture and related issues, development strategies and programmes for tribal welfare, and demographic, cultural and traditional facets of tribal societies.