Displaced Lives: The Adivasi Struggle and What Follows

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The Adivasi Struggle and What Follows
Legal Frameworks and Realities of Tribal Displacement and Rehabilitation in India

For centuries, Adivasi communities in India have lived in harmony with nature, their lives deeply interwoven with forests, rivers, and hills. However, in the name of development—whether for dams, mining, industrial projects, or conservation—they have been repeatedly uprooted, often without adequate rehabilitation. “Displaced Lives: The Adivasi Struggle and What Follows” delves into the harsh realities of tribal displacement, examining the legal frameworks designed to protect them and the gaps in their implementation. Drawing from extensive **fieldwork and grassroots study**, Dr. Kailas Vasave presents a critical analysis of land acquisition laws, forest rights, and rehabilitation policies, juxtaposing them with real-life narratives of Adivasi resistance and resilience. This book not only explores the systemic failures but also envisions pathways for justice, inclusion, and sustainable development. It is an urgent call to policymakers, activists, and scholars to rethink displacement and recognize the fundamental rights of India’s first inhabitants.