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Advancement Of The Adivasis: The Effect Of Development On The Culture Of The Adivasis, Jantrania Akta
Advancement Of The Adivasis: The Effect Of Development On The Culture Of The Adivasis, Jantrania Akta
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Laws and policies have created a legal context aimed at allowing the adivasis to develop socioeconomically while retaining the aspects of their culture that they value the most. While the adivasis still face numerous challenges, it is evident that many have achieved successful economical advancement as a result of the legal framework established upon independence in 1947. Yet, it has also been acknowledged that economic advancement can undermine aspects of culture that are essential to the identity and dignity of the adivasis. Such a loss can result from exogenous factors such as government policy and the actions and beliefs of …