Document Type : Primary Research paper
Authors
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PGT(Political Science), Laluk H.S. School, Lakhimpur, Assam(India)
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PGT(Economics), Khoirabari H.S. School, Udalguri, Assam(India)
Abstract
Tribal of Assam are mainly the Kirata people of Sino-Tibatan linguistic family of Tibeto-Burmese branch. These consist of Boro & Boro kachari, Miri(Mishing), Karbi, Rabha, Sonowal Kachari, Lalung(Tiwa), Garo, Dimasa Kachari, Deori, Hajong, Kuki Tribes, Naga Tribes, Khasi, Jaintia, Synteng, Pnar, War, Bhoi, Lyngngam etc. To understand the part of population of our country, especially the backward section or a part, it is imperative to know their detail scenario, causes, consequences and circumstances of existing socio-economic condition. A successful study on them can enhance the efficiency of policy measures to carry out interventional as well as welfare measurement. The socio-economic status is based on qualitative as well as quantitative approach to make some inference regarding life standard of tribal community. To examine the socio-economic status of tribal and nontribal, their population should be investigate under the head of demographic, education, health, poverty and employment. This paper attempt to analyze the socio-economic status of tribal communities of Assam(India) based on NSSO and census data .
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