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Impact of Development Education on Quality of Life of Tribal Youths in Odisha

Author(s) Mr. Chintamani Majhi, Dr. Bikali Charan Das
Country India
Abstract Development education has been widely recognised as a transformative approach to addressing inequality and fostering sustainable development, particularly among historically marginalised groups such as tribal communities. This study evaluates the impact of development education on the perceived quality of life (QoL) of tribal youths in Odisha, a state with one of India’s highest concentrations of Scheduled Tribes. Employing a descriptive survey design, the research involved 217 respondents from four tribal groups: Bhatra, Gond, Kondh, and Santal. Data were collected using a standardised QoL scale and analysed through descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and independent samples t-tests. The findings indicate that the majority of respondents reported their QoL as “above average” or “high.” However, statistical analyses revealed no significant differences in QoL outcomes across types of development education (Short-term Skill Training, DDU-GKY, PMKVY, and Vocational Education), tribal identity, gender, and age groups. These results suggest that although development education programmes may enhance skills and provide livelihood opportunities, they do not independently produce measurable improvements in subjective well-being. The study underscores the limitations of current vocational and skill-based initiatives when implemented in isolation from broader socio-economic reforms.
Keywords Development Education, Tribal Communities, Quality of life, Vocational training, Odisha
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-09-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55748
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