SOCIAL INCLUSION OF MARGINALISED IN INDIA: State Policies and Challenges

Book Details:

• Author: Yatindra Singh Sisodia and Tapas Kumar Dalapati (Eds.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2021

• ISBN: 9788131611661

• Pages: 270

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 30-08-2021

About the Book

Social Inclusion of Marginalised in India: State Policies and Challenges provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the multidimensional processes of exclusion and inclusion in Indian society. It delves into the mechanisms through which the state implements inclusive policies for the upliftment of marginalised groups, covering Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, and economically weaker sections.

The book is structured into five thematic sections:

1. Perspectives on Social Exclusion/Inclusion – Examines structural inequalities across region, caste, class, and gender. It includes case studies like child mortality in Madhya Pradesh and the non-implementation of PESA provisions.

2. Health and Nutrition Policies – Focuses on the caste-based disparities in access to healthcare and nutrition, with evaluations of ICDS, the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, and women's gynaecological health.

3. Livelihood Generation – Reviews state-led efforts in eradicating chronic poverty, promoting financial inclusion, and implementing tribal development programs in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

4. Educational Development – Assesses inclusivity in elementary and higher education, especially for SC/ST students, and evaluates the impact of fellowships on socio-economic mobility.

5. Political and Social Inclusion – Discusses representation in Panchayati Raj, tribal inclusion through constitutional amendments, and socio-economic upliftment among specific tribal communities like the Katkari and Bharias.

Edited by seasoned scholars, Dr. Yatindra Singh Sisodia and Dr. Tapas Kumar Dalapati, the volume presents a balance of macro perspectives and grassroots-level realities. It draws insights from policy evaluation, field research, and empirical studies conducted across Indian states.

This book will be an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, students of social sciences, and anyone committed to the social development of India’s marginalised communities.