An Analytical Study of Educational Schemes for Scheduled Tribes

The book highlights the long-standing challenges faced by tribal communities and argues that outdated methods cannot solve these issues. Although government schemes provide financial and educational support, they often encourage skill-based employment over quality education, leading many tribal students to seek degrees rather than knowledge. First-generation learners struggle due to poor educational environments, lack of parental guidance, irrelevant curricula, and weak academic support. Many accept social and economic backwardness as their fate. The absence of role models and educational reformers further limits progress. The book emphasizes the need for holistic development through counselling, exposure visits, study circles, digital awareness, entrepreneurship, and motivational support. It advocates accountable teachers, responsible parenting, stronger academic systems, and policies combining financial aid with psychological and cognitive support to improve educational outcomes and empower tribal communities.

Pages: 624, Paperback, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing