Beyond Policies: Unveiling Obstacles in Educational Inclusion of Tribal Children in Central India

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Subhandu Patra

Subhandu Patra currently serves as a faculty member at the Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence (DACE), Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India. Concurrently, he also holds the position of scholar in the Department of Anthropology & Tribal Studies at SKB University in Purulia, West Bengal. Prior to these roles, he worked as a Scientist – B (Social Science) at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). His research focuses on the contemporary circumstances of Indian tribes, particularly exploring topics related to marginality, forest governance, education, livelihood vulnerability and local governance. He has conducted ethnographic fieldwork within the tribal regions of Central India. Mr. Patra’s research papers have been featured in publications such as the Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, Antrocom and the Journal of Social Sciences. Additionally, he has contributed book chapters to collections published by Springer, Singapore and Rawat Publications, New Delhi.