Knowledge, Attitude and Utility about Government Schemes among Tribal Gypsies from Tamil Nadu

Objectives: The Government of India and the Tamil Nadu state government have launched various welfare schemes to improve the living conditions of marginalized tribal communities, focusing on areas like healthcare, education, financial inclusion, livelihood support and social security. However, tribal gypsies in Tamil Nadu face significant challenges in accessing these services due to issues such as geographical isolation, limited awareness, language barriers and cultural differences. The aim of the present study is to assess and evaluate the knowledge, attitude and utility about government schemes among tribals in Tamil Nadu. Methods: The study was conducted in a tribal pocket near Tindivanam,Tamil Nadu in June 2022. The sample size was calculated to be 550 and a pilot -validated questionnaire was used to collect the data. The results were analyzed by SPSS 25.0 version software. Results: In the study there were about 14.36% of the population who were not aware about the schemes,10.19% did not care about the schemes, 68.18% no one was there to guide them,7.27% officers were not accessible. Conclusion: Contrary to government claims, more than 90% of tribals in Tamil nadu lack about various tribal schemes in India.