Development and mental well being in a tribal village in rural West Bengal: A preliminary study

Abstract

Background

While strides have indeed been made in advancing development, the path to progress remains strewn with hurdles for tribal communities. Over the years, development initiatives and government interventions have ushered in positive changes in their lives. Nevertheless, enduring economic vulnerabilities and limited technological access persist as stark realities.

Government welfare schemes, such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and housing grants, have played pivotal roles in elevating tribal communities by creating avenues for employment, fostering infrastructure development, and enhancing living conditions.