DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL STUDIES AND RURAL TECHNOLOGY

Department of Tribal studies and Rural Technology

The intention of this departement is to provide an open and frank account nomadic and semi nomadic communities, recognized tribes and rural ho populations of our country The approaches and methods used in the departmen field research based that varies across disciplines Field research involves à g well-defined, although variable methods informal interviews direct observ participation in the life of the group, collective discussions, analyses of petion documents produced within the group, self-analysis, results from activities undertake off of on-line, and life histories Although the method generally is characterized qualitative research, it may (and often does) include quantitative dimensións.

The Programme of the institute is ideally suited for both working officials as we as fresh graduares It aims to enhance managerial skills, research competence and self development amongst the participants In view of rapid changes in communication and technology and increasing need of massive trained manpower in rural developmem, AIHSD has established it to initiate a number of programmes for capacity building of development personnel of Governmental Organizations, elected representatives and educated youth to function as change managers.

The department offers a range of courses that addresses key policy and management issues in rural development It provides students with core development and management insights and imparts analytical skills for planning and managing Rural Development Programmes. It develops students' capacities and infuses right attitudes. values and ethics. It has the objective of providing more focused approach on the integrated socio-economic development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs), the most underprivileged of the Indian Society, in a coordinated and planned manner.