An Analytical Study on Rural Development Prospects through Reservation Schemes with Special Reference to Tribal Tea Labourers of the Nilgiris District

Abstract

Tribal communities are considered to be one of the most vulnerable classes in the global scenario. Despite of the geographical locations, they have common issues that affect their socio economic status in the society. Political and cultural constraints are addressed as the bigger setbacks such vulnerable groups. The study focuses on the awareness and perception of the tribal tea labourers of the Nilgiris district, Tamilnadu. The data gathered through interviews and questionnaires has been analyzed to obtain the results that shows the awareness level of the tribal tea lavourers towards the government beneficial schemes.