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Tribal Rights and Social Justice in Contemporary India: A Sociological Perspective

Author(s) Mr. KOTRESHA P
Country India
Abstract Tribal communities constitute an integral part of India’s social and cultural diversity, yet they continue to face significant socio-economic, political and cultural marginalization. Despite constitutional safeguards, protective legislation and development programmes, tribal populations experience persistent challenges related to land alienation, displacement, poverty, livelihood insecurity, inadequate access to education and healthcare, environmental degradation and cultural erosion. This article examines tribal rights and social justice in contemporary India from a sociological perspective, with particular emphasis on social inequality, resource control, cultural identity, political participation and development. It analyses constitutional and legal safeguards, including the Fifth and Sixth Schedules, the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), and the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The study argues that tribal marginalization extends beyond economic deprivation and is closely associated with unequal access to natural resources, institutional exclusion, displacement and limited participation in decision-making. It emphasizes the need to shift from a welfare-oriented approach towards a rights-based, participatory and culturally sensitive model of development. Effective implementation of protective legislation, recognition of customary rights, strengthening of Gram Sabha institutions, sustainable livelihoods, quality education and healthcare, and preservation of tribal cultural heritage are essential for achieving social justice. The article concludes that empowering tribal communities as active participants in governance and development is fundamental to equality, dignity, cultural autonomy and inclusive social transformation in contemporary India.
Keywords Tribal Rights; Indigenous Communities; Land Rights; Forest Rights;Tribal Self-Governance;Education; Healthcare;Environmental Justice; Sociological Interpretation;
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-10-11
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