A STUDY ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL GROUPS IN TIRUPATTUR DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU

Social progress amongst tribal groups generally lower than that of other sections in the society. Tribal communities are mostly located in hilly and forest surrounded regions having very less access to health services and educational development. There are many variations found in the society among the different caste groups with regarding lifestyle, employment and living standards. Tribal people are mostly vulnerable and prone to limited scope of socio- economic development. In spite of number of efforts and keen focus has been drawn towards wellbeing of tribal communities, still there exists a long way for achieving the development to the fullest. A systematic strategy and plan which aims at fuller utilization of resources to enhance and strengthen the tribal society is very essential. There is a need to improve the quality of life through improved system of health and education. More priority to given for bringing awareness among the tribal groups. Food habits, the way of communicating to non- tribal groups, adaptive measures to the growing technology is very significant concern to look into.