Redefining Tribal Development in India: Need for Holistic and Participatory Approach

The paper tries to see if there can be alternative approaches to tribal development and how this can bring about the desired changes in the tribal communities and at the same time retain the rich cultural diversity and varied ways of their lives. The discussion and suggestions in the paper are the outcome of the engagement with the development policies and approaches in post-independence India that have in any way affected the tribal population.