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This book examines the processes and challenges of tribal communities in the high-growth economy of Gujarat. Through a comprehensive and varied account of tribal development in the state, it aims to understand the reasons that prevent economic prosperity and relatively good governance from reaching these communities.
Sommario
List of Tables. List of Figures. List of Abbreviations. Preface. Foreword by Ghanshyam Shah. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction Amita Shah and Jharna Pathak 2. Poverty and Livelihood among Tribals: Status, Opportunities and Strategies Amita Shah and Sajitha O.G. 3. Employment and Income Generation among the Tribal Population: Some Critical Issues Indira Hirway 4. Schooling of Tribal Children: Current Scenario and Challenges Leela Visaria 5. Health Status of the Tribal Population Neha Shah 6. Agroforestry in Tribal Areas: Moving Towards Sustainable Agriculture? Jharna Pathak 7. Dairy Farming as an Option for Strengthening Livelihoods: A Case of Poor and Landless Tribal Households Rudra Narayan Mishra 8. Livelihoods and Financial Behaviour of Tribal Households: Linking Experience and Strategies Tara S. Nair and Bhavani Shankar 9. Fiscal Financing for Tribal Development Archana R. Dholakia and Yogesh T. Yadav 10. Land Acquisition and Displacement among Tribals, 1947–2004 Lancy Lobo 11. Governance Sudarshan Iyengar. About the Editors. Notes on Contributors. Index.
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Amita Shah is Director, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad.
Jharna Pathak is Assistant Professor of Economics, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad.
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This book examines the processes and challenges of tribal communities in the high-growth economy of Gujarat. Through a comprehensive and varied account of tribal development in the state, it aims to understand the reasons that prevent economic prosperity and relatively good governance from reaching these communities.
