Problems Affecting the Education of Tribal Children in India
Main Article Content
Abstract
Tribal children in India face numerous challenges that hinder their educational attainment. These issues stem from socio-economic, cultural, and infrastructural barriers that persist despite various governmental and non-governmental efforts to promote inclusive education. This paper explores the major problems affecting the education of tribal children in India, including poverty, language barriers, inadequate infrastructure, and cultural alienation. It also discusses potential solutions and the need for tailored educational policies to bridge the educational gap between tribal and non-tribal populations.
Article Details
Section
How to Cite
References
Govinda, R., & Bandyopadhyay, M. (2010). Changing Framework of Local Governance and Community Participation in Elementary Education in India. CREATE Pathways to Access. Research Monograph No. 35.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs. (2020). Annual Report 2019-20. Government of India.
Mohanty, A. K. (2000). Perpetuating Inequality: The Disadvantage of Language, Minority Mother Tongues, and Related Issues. In Singh, A. K., & Mohanty, A. K. (Eds.), Multilingualism, Education, and Linguistic Human Rights in India.
National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). (2019). Key Indicators of Household Consumer Expenditure in India. Government of India.
National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA). (2016). School Education in India: Flash Statistics 2015-16. Government of India.
Pradhan, J., & Subramanian, L. (2021). School Infrastructure and the Learning Environment: Evidence from India. Journal of Educational Planning and Administration, 35(2), 157-176.
Xaxa, V. (2001). Protective Discrimination: Why Scheduled Tribes Lag Behind Scheduled Castes. Economic and Political Weekly, 36(29), 2765-2772