Abstract: Education is the cornerstone for the integral development of any society and it is the prime requesite for the empowerment of the disadvantaged sections of our society. So that in Indian constitution article 46 states that the state should promote with special care, the education and economic stability of the weaker sections of the people particularly the scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes. In this article deatl with the educational levels of Paniya tribe and their development as the impact of Oorukoottam,the tribal beneficiary group. As paniya tribe is one of the major tribal communities, the most vulnerable group in Wayanad needs a special care and recognition by the central and state governments through a systematic and scientific approach for their total empowerment. Oorukoottam the tribal grama sabha as a decentralized form of government in tribal hamlets can empower the tribal community to the mainstream only when it is to be restructured and redefined.
Keywords: adivasikal1-the original inhabitants, Oorukkoottam2- tribal beneficiary group, Balawadi3- play school, Gothravidya4-tribal education, Gothrasaradhi5-vehicle conveyance for the tribal children, Ooruvidhya padana kendrangal6- tribal education centres.
Title: The Effectiveness Of Oorukoottam In Education Of Paniya Tribe In Wayanad District
Author: Biju P V, Dr. M Rajesh
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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