Problem Statement and Prospects of Tribal Girls’ Education A Study of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

 “Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world.” (Nelson Mandela) The development of a nation depends upon its ability to create skilled human resource through the promotion of quality education among its citizens. It is with this objective that the educational programmes had been initiated to promote education in unserved habitation envisaging special interventions for children belonging to these tribal areas. But, not much success could be achieved, due to some major problems. However, the government has continued its efforts and diverts more grants for the uplift of the tribals’ education in various tribal areas. The present paper shows that inspite of the persistent efforts, the tribal communities lag behind the general population in education. It must be admitted that tribal girls’ education still has low achievement levels and falls way behind the expected levels. The present paper aims to investigate the actual condition of the tribal girls’ education in the district and the different obstacles in the path of the girls’ education. The paper also tries to explore the measures taken by the government to improve the present situation and attitudes of the family members towards their girls’ education in tribal areas of Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. The inputs and interaction from the tribal girls, parents, and teachers of the schools in the study areas are brought out in this description. Tribal education is still a matter of great concern in Madhya Pradesh. Therefore, there is a need to pay more attention to tribal education in general and girls’ education in particular, as only this can motivate them to better their future life.