Land alienation of tribals in the Jharkhand region of Bihar: Process and pattern

Autor: Sx. Batra, Amar Kumar Singh, Ramesh Sharan
Rok vydání: 1999
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Zdroj: Social Change. 29:146-170
ISSN: 0976-3538
0049-0857
Popis: Tribal land alienation happens to be one of the most important issues in Jharkhand which has also attracted considerable attention in the past. The tribals in general and in Jharkhand particularly have witnessed continued alienation and encroachment on their resources both individual and community. The present paper discusses in brief the process, pattern and causes of land alienation in the post-Independence period. This is based oh a sample study conducted in Ranchi and Dumka districts of Jharkhand. The paper outlines the mode and typology of land alienation in the two districts. The paper points out the alienation of land both for public projects and to individuals has continued inspite of various legislations. However, the process of alienation has slowed down since 1980s and the pattern of alienation has also changed.
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