Tribes Of Uttaranchal : A Study Of Education, Health, Hygiene And Nutrition

Education, Health, Hygience and Nutrition are the prime concern of Human Resource Development. These are the attributes which make differnce between haman beings and the animals. The book is an endeavour to present a vivide picture of education, health, hygiene and nutritional status of the tribal communities of Uttaranchal, particularly in the context of the various development policies and programmes meant for the tribal communities in general and the tribal communities of Uttranchal in Particular.
About Author :
B.S. Bisht obtained his Post-Graduate Degree (1977), Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (1982) and Degree of Doctor of Letters (1995) from the University of Kurnaun, Nainital. Since 1978 he has actively been involved in teaching (postgraduate course), research and extension activities. As a pioneer social scientist. Dr. Bisht is known for his contribution in the field of research of the tribal communities like, Rajis(the cave dwellers of Uttaranchal), Tharus and Buxas (the agriculturist tribes of Uttarancahl Tarai), the Bhotyas (the traditional traders of Indo-Tibetan Border of Uttaranchal) and the Jaunsari-Khasas (the polyandrous tribal community of Jaunsar Bavar) of Uttranchal Himalaya.
Contents :
Preface Introduction Conceptual Analysis Methodological Perspective Demography, Habitat and Ethnography of the Tribes of Uttarakhand Area and Sample Profile Education, Health, Hygiene and Nutritional Status of Tribals The Conclusion Constraints of Education, Health, Hydiene and Nutrition in Triabl Areas and Expected Suggestions, Solutions and Remedical Measures Annexure Bibliography Index