An impact of tribal sub-plan scheme on tribal community: a sociological study

The Welfare State is enshrined in the Indian Constitution with a view to ensure social justice to the most deprived society, especially the Scheduled tribes. Tribal administration has gained momentum since the fifth five year plan and to ensure a coordinated and integrated approach for the amelioration of the tribal people, area development approach known as Tribal Sub-plan area approach in Gujarat has been adopted. The present article entitled ‘An Impact of Tribal Sub-Plan Scheme on Tribal Community: A Sociological Study’ is a case study of Gujarat in specially Dang Disrict. Which is an important area in the Tribal Sub-plan Area. It is a pioneer study in the field and the study is based on empirical work some broad conclusions have been drawn and suggestions given, which if acted upon, may go a long way in improving in the administrative, and management for tribal development. This article is likely to interest policy makers, sociologist and social anthropologist, development planning and the intelligent and aware laymen concerned about the developmental issues