The Government had set up a high-level Committee to look into the current socio-economic, health and educational status of tribals in the country. The committee was headed by Prof. Virginius Xaxa.
The objective of Committee was to prepare a position paper on the present socio-economic, health and educational status of Scheduled Tribes and suggest a way forward. The Committee’s objective was also to suggest policy initiative as well as effective outcome-oriented measures to improve development indicators and strengthen public service delivery to STs and other tribal population. The Committee had submitted its report on 29th May, 2014.
Key Findings
Tribals Displaced
Recommendations