This book is a collection of 13 articles on little-known tribal movements in India, featuring case studies covering all the major issues concerning tribal populations, including
Political autonomy, the struggle for resources, minimal social opportunities and basic social responsibilities.
The specific movements discussed include:
- Dalitism in Jharkhand;
- the Kamatpur separatist movement in North Bengal;
- land struggles in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala;
- Overall discrimination in schooling, heath and poverty alleviation programmes.
