The Institute for Tribal Development Studies (ITDS) is an autonomous, apolitical, non-profit, research institute registered under AP Societies Registration Act 2001, working on the issues relating to Adivasi communities and other weaker sections. It was recognized as an autonomous academic research institute by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh (G.O.Rt.No.292, dt.23.11.2020), and it entered into an MoU with AP Tribal Welfare Department (TWD), to serve the departmental research needs such as: planning, monitoring, evaluating, and capacity building (dt.19.01.2022).
Read MoreAll india Scheduled Tribe Population 8.60%; Institute is present concentrating on Andhra Pradesh & Telangana ; Andhra Pradesh Total Scheduled Tribe Population: 59.18 Lakhs (Male:29.70, Female:29.49) ; Telangana Total Scheduled Tribe Population: 37.78 Lakhs (Male:16.08, Female:15.70)
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Click HereOur mission is to make evidence-based policy research studies on various problems currently faced by the Adivasi communities such as:socio-economic, political, health and educational, culture and environmental, etc.
Our vision is to work for the comprehensive and holistic advancement of Adivasi communities by undertaking evidence based research activities on their socio-economic, political, health and educational, culture and environmental conditions and to advise the governments on the same.
Human Resource Development (HRD) for Scheduled Tribes (STs) aims to empower these communities through education, skill development, and employment opportunities. The goal is to enhance their socio-economic status and integrate them into mainstream society.
Effective planning and research are crucial for the development and implementation of policies aimed at improving the lives of Scheduled Tribes. This involves data-driven decision-making, rigorous evaluation of programs, and continuous monitoring.
The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) is a strategy for the socio-economic development of STs, ensuring that a proportionate amount of funds from the central and state budgets are allocated for their development.
The comprehensive development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) requires a multifaceted approach, focusing on the critical areas of education, health, nutrition, and infrastructure. These areas are foundational to improving the quality of life and ensuring the socio-economic empowerment of tribal communities.
Video Documantion of functioning PESA Grama Sabhas under PESA Act, to enable the planner, policy makers, and policy implementers, to clearly observe and understand the processes and to rectify the deficiencies if any. The documentation was done in the selected best villages one from each of the Six ITDA districts of Chintoor, K R Puram, Paderu, Seethampeta, Parvathipuram, R C Varam, - It is a Film by ITDS supported by TWD, TCR & TM, Govt.of AP.