A Review of Extension of Education among Tribal Communities in Dooars

A Review of Extension of Education among Tribal Communities in Dooars

Soumyadipta Sinha

Research Scholar RKDF University. Ranchi

Address- Merchant Road, Opposite Mukta Bhawan,

               P.O+ Dist – Jalpaiguri,

               West Bengal, PIN – 735101

Abstract-

The Presence of tribals can be observed throughout the Dooars. The presence of different communities of People can be observed throughout the Dooars The linguistic and ethnic diversity in Dooars that is not been much elsewhere in India. Despite ethnic and linguistic diversity, there has been little expansion of education among the tribals. The main reason is Socio- economic barriers. Added to this was the inaccessibility of the transport system. As a result, many obstacles to expansion of education can be observed. Many of the tribals are unable to attend School as they have migrated to cities for work. Not only that students from most of the families are not able to benefit from family benefits as a result of bring first learners. Despite the Obstacles several primary schools have been established in the tea-plantations, and hindi medium school can be seen to be established in them as Hindi is prevalent. Despite this. Superstitions are still prevalent and education is not yet fully developed. Despite the superstitions many tribals are now able to employ themselves in a number of fields

Keywords - Education, Retardation, Tribal Community, Dooars, Linguistic Problems