First Citizens: Studies on Adivasis, Tribals, and Indigenous Peoples in India

Synopsis of First Citizens: Studies on Adivasis, Tribals, and Indigenous Peoples in India

Edited by Meena Radhakrishna, this volume engages with the political and historical processes that have shaped the identities of Adivasis, tribals, and indigenous peoples in India. Through a series of critical essays, the book explores the challenges faced by this vulnerable section of Indian society, including migration, the impact of development policies on their habitats, and their struggle to claim a common identity as Indian citizens.

The work examines key issues such as the theory and practice behind the Forest Rights Act, the interface between forest-dwelling communities and the Indian state, and their efforts to organize social movements against destructive economic policies. It is an essential read for understanding the contemporary reality of tribal communities in India from a sociological and anthropological perspective.