The work is a comprehensive survey of the development of primitive tribal groups in India with main thrust on Lodhas of West Bengal and Orissa, Chenchus of Andhra Pradesh and Totos of West Bengal. Detailed in well-written sixteen chapters with a Bibliography, the author has given very minute data regarding several welfare programmes in these regions. Dr. Mohantys painstaking work also, includes a rare map showing tribal population, literacy rates in India, sex ratio, displacement of tribals, bonded labour and tribes in below poverty line. All this information would be useful for readers of this book.

About the Author
Dr. P.K. Mohanty, is a senior level officer in Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Table of Contents
Introduction The Totos The Lodhas The Chenchus Tribal Development : Programme and Strategy in Historical Perspective Welfare Programme P.T.Gs (Primitive Tribals Groups) Conclusion : Transformation and Change Suggestions and Recommendations Present Programmes and Policies: Identified Primitive Tribals Groups in India Crucial Areas for Urgent Action Primitive Tribal Groups in States/UTs) Primitive Tribals of Jharkhand: A Brief Note U.P. and Uttaranchal Primitive Tribals of Manipur Kerala Tamil Nadu Bibliogrphy Index.