The Evolution and Status of Tribal Sub Plan Through Local Self Government Institutions: Reflections from Kerala’s Experience
Vidya J Mathew
Abstract
This paper aims at comprehending the history of Tribal Development programmes in pre and post independent India with special reference to Tribal Sub Plan programmes in Kerala state. The focus of this paper is to trace the changes in Tribal Sub Plan through Local Self Government Institutions after the historic 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts. The observations made in the paper point towards the declining role of Local Self Government Institutions in comparison with Scheduled Tribes Development Department with respect to Tribal Sub Plan programmes in the state of Kerala during the period of 2007-2024.