Dimensions of Social Exclusion

Social Exclusion of Dalits and Women

01Dalits form nearly 12 per cent population in Chhattisgarh and suffer from very low socio-economic status.


Tribals and Discrimination

02The political segments in India walk with the interests of the business houses to which tribals are the first targets.


Dalits, Tribals and Land Rights

03Most of dalits and tribals are either marginal farmers, or landless, agricultural labourers, with land disputes abounding.


Dalit Women

04Women in Chhattisgarh and particularly dalit women are haunted by triple edged sword gender, caste and poverty.


Dalits, Tribals and Education

05In general terms educational level of dalits and tribals is too low as their children are discriminated in schools.


Corruption in Government Schemes

06Corruption is a major factor that practically denies dalits and tribals benefits of government programmes and schemes.


Exclusion in Panchayati Raj Institutions

07Dalits and tribals are kept away from the panchayat proceedings and elected representatives are targeted by upper castes.


Employment

08Generally only during the time of agriculture the people get regular employment for four or five months.