Social Transformation and Periphery: Contextualizing Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Odisha
Abstract
Despite significant outlays, a sizable segment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) is still highly susceptible. Ulrich Beck reveals that the current development programs are merely embraced with “reflexive modernity.” The implementation’s apathetic nature has made it difficult to bring about sustainable development in tribal society, thereby echoing the inherent “risk” involved rather than bringing in pertinent benefits. The article has tried to address the context of their exposure to such dangers and critically analyze related developmental policies’ efficacy. This article is a research study conducted among four PVTGs—Juang, Lodha, Hill Kharia, and Mankirdia—of Odisha, based on a sample of 360, to understand the livelihood pattern and key challenges in the study areas.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social and Economic Development in India
Indigenous Cultures and History
South Asian Studies and Conflicts
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Oriental Anthropologist A Bi-annual International Journal of the Science of Man
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 220–236
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN