Multidimensional Poverty Among Adivasis in India: A Bottom-Line Perspective

Bys: B Suresh Lal and Valya Lunavath

Multidimensional Poverty Among Adivasis in India: A Bottom-Line Perspective discusses the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to assess deprivation in health, education, and living conditions, particularly for Adivasis in India, focusing on 75 tribes designated as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). It highlights severe poverty in regions like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand, examining health deprivation, educational challenges, and poor living standards. The book evaluates the effectiveness of interventions by governmental and non-governmental organisations. The conclusion advocates for participatory development, culturally relevant education, improved healthcare, legal empowerment, and comprehensive strategies to address multidimensional poverty among Adivasis.

About the Author:

B. Suresh Lal is a Professor of Economics and Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences at Kakatiya University, Warangal. He is a scholar in Development Economics, Health Economics, and the Economics of Tribal. Prof. Lal was elected Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society UK, the International Academy of Social Sciences USA, and the International Society for Development and Sustainability Japan. He has received multiple awards, including the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Indira Gandhi NSS Award and the Best Teacher Award.

Valya Lunavath is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Government Degree College, Thorrur, Mahabubabad District. He has published several research papers in national and international journals. Dr Valya is serving as an NSS Programme Officer and received the Best Programme Officer Award.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8168132211
• ISBN13: 9788168132214
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Qurate Books
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"