Dynamics of Tribal Economy Under Globalization in Andhra Pradesh State in India.

Primitive conditions of the tribal life, ignorance, illiteracy their vulnerability to economic exploitation, the existing socio - psychological barriers due to isolation, necessitated a cautious and phased approach for the development of tribals. More than three decades have passed in implementing the new economic policy by the Government. This was done on the name of globalizing Indian economy and integrating it to the world economy. It was thought that the policy would not only end the economic deadlock but would also bring prosperity to all including weaker and marginalized sections of society. However, the studies in India and elsewhere abroad have empirically proved that these policies have worked against the poor and well off in the society have been benefited. The tribes are one of the marginalized communities in India. They are very much exploited and excluded population. The policy of globalization has reversed the earlier policies of the government which are bound to have long-term implications for the welfare and future of tribes as they are the most vulnerable group-socially and economically. The process of globalization has made disastrous changes in the lives of indigenous people across the world, though the degree of exploitation and marginalization vary from state to state and tribal group to group. The various academicians, researchers, intellectuals and grass root level activists have expressed concern and apprehensions about the potential adverse impact of globalization on the marginalized and socially underprivileged and neglected community of the tribes. The researcher had therefore decided to make a field based inquiry about the problem and study the present socio-economic status of tribes and its associations with the impact of globalization.