Chandigarh February 28, 2023
The Department of Anthropology, Panjab University Chandigarh today organised a special lecture on “An Overview of Tribal Development in India: Status, Challenges, New Initiatives and Way Forward” under the aegis of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) today on Google Meet. Professor A. B. Ota, IAS (Rtd.), Former Director and Special Secretary, SCSTRTI & Odisha State Tribal Museum, Bhubaneswar, Government of Odisha, was the esteemed speaker. He discussed about the various development interventions and policies related to tribal welfare and their impact on the tribal communities. He shared his experience with the tribal communities and gave practically viable solutions for their problems. He further elaborated on the problems related to funds, pace of development and awareness amongst the tribal communities. He shared the various domains of tribal development where research can be focussed. The lecture concluded with interaction between the speaker and the participants.
