FAILURE OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL STATE TO DELIVER JUSTICE TO THE MARGINALISEDLODHATRIBE

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to narrate the findings of the anthropological field experiences of the authoraround the story of development of the Lodhas who were designated as a‘criminal tribe’ by the British colonialists. The second related aim of this research is to advance some recommendations about how a better implementation of the governmental schemes could be made to bring confidence among the community for the improvement in their living conditions.