Forgotten Communities of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: A Story of De-notified Tribes

Description

The book discusses the socio-cultural-historical, occupational, educational, employment and discriminatory status of one of the most neglected and marginalised communities: the de-notified tribes or ex-criminal tribes of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Based on primary data collected from 14 communities in 11 districts in these states, it discusses the current state of affairs concerning de-notified tribes. There is no accurate and comprehensive information available on the present socio-economic status of these communities, either in the literature or with government agencies. This book provides valuable information on how they are faring in post-independence India since their de-notification from the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiv Introduction (Vijay Korra)....Pages 1-16 Impact of Commissions and Committees on DNTs in Pre- and Post-Colonial India (Vijay Korra)....Pages 17-37 Socio-Cultural and Historical Background (Vijay Korra)....Pages 39-55 Socio-Economic Conditions: Assets, Income and Migration Among the DNTs (Vijay Korra)....Pages 57-97 State of Education: Status, Level and Withered Opportunities (Vijay Korra)....Pages 99-119 Parental Motivation and Support System for Education in Telugu States: Participation, Priority and Predispositions (Vijay Korra)....Pages 121-148 Chronicles of Stigma, Discrimination and Leadership Among the DNTs (Vijay Korra)....Pages 149-166 Concluding Remarks and Policy Recommendations (Vijay Korra)....Pages 167-172 Back Matter ....Pages 173-183