Role of anthropology in tribal development 1-2

Anthropology is study of man in space and time. Holistic. Micro and macro view. Field work. Comparative perspective. Vast experience data knowledge and perspectives.

Holistic ecology language biology economy social cultural dimensions. Their linkages with one another.

Cultural relativism. From tribal perspective and do not impose. Avoid conflict and find solutions that work. 

Participant observation. long period of stay and in-depth understanding. Acceptance by tribals. 

L p Vidyarthi. Birhor South Bihar research program.

Professor bhowmik under to development of Lodha X criminal tribe of Midnapore.

HM Mathur - Anthropology and development in traditional societies Book has extensively dealt with the role of anthropology in poverty alleviation, public administration, improving agriculture, controlling population, rehabilitation and human development.

Anthropologists like vishvajit Pandya work in Andaman Islands to protect tribals.

SC Roy work in Oraon.  

Applied in tribal sub plan. Forest rights act. Fifth schedule sixth schedule.  Xaxa report. 

Sol tax action anthropology. Involving themselves in in planning Administration and implementation and monitoring. Entire financial and administrative powers to the anthropologist. 

Anthro approach. Bk Roy Burman. Scope and role. Activities. Basic needs resource control employment participation flexible. 

Limitations. Time consuming. Bureaucratic resistance. Lack of scholars. Quality of programs declining Srivastava.  Lack of resources. 

David moess. Bhil. Policy does not translate into practice therefore practice should influence policy.