Bulletin Number XVI Year 2006

Abstract

This is the 16th Annual issue of the Bulletin of Assam Institute of Research for Tribals and Scheduled Castes, Guwahati. There are altogether 11 articles relates to various aspects of Scheduled Tribes as well as Scheduled Castes. It also comprises of a photo feature of some tribes. The Bulletin was edited by Mrs. N A Hazarika, who was also the then Director of the Institute. Contents of the Bulletin are as follows 1. Tribal Situation in Assam Since Pre Independence Period, 2. Tribal Development and Constraints, 3. The Tea and ex Tea Garden Tribes of Assam, 4. Development Projects threat to Tribal Livelihood A Case Study, 5. A Glimpse into the Ethnographic Museum of AIRTSC, 6. Economic Empowerment of Scheduled Tribes, 7. The Economic Problems of the Misings, 8. Photo Feature, 9. Problems Faced by Rural Youth of Matak Community in Winter Vegetable Cultivation Practices, 10. The Role of Karbi Women in their Economy, 11.Religious Beliefs and Practices of the Deoris, 12.Activities Through Pictures.