Road map for sustainable development of tribal: A case study of Hazaribag district of Jharkhand

Background: It is paradox that while highlighting achievements in science and technology it is spoken high about space, nuclear and digital programme but on the other hand a sizable number of population is still fighting hunger, malnutrition and basic health problems. Hence it was of great interest to think and act for equitable and sustainable development of those who are lacking behind i.e the Tribal population of Hazaribag district Objectives 1.To assess the socioeconomic status of the study group/Tribal population. 2.To find out the reason behind the backwardness of the Tribal population. 3.To know the aspirations of the Tribal population. 4.To find out way to overcome the situation. Sample size: It comprised of 648 males and 412 females of age group 18 to 60,some were students, some were unemployed and some worked in unorganized sectors. Universe: The total tribal population of Hazaribag i.e.121768 as per the last census. Material and Methods: Localities having tribal population were regularly visited and interacted. Direct interview as well as group discussion was adopted to assess the situation. Questions were asked following the structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed statistically using student ‘t’test. Results: Development of Tribal population was not as par to mainstream society although a large no of governmental schemes are available but it hardly reach to the actual beneficiary. Advantage of these schemes are taken away by middlemen. Tribal specially women are more egourous to have their development. They are highly concerned about their educational status, Health benefits, sanitation, water availability and other parameters of sustainable develop