Mahadalits of Bihar and their inclusive development practices
- Bihar Journal of Public Administration
- 17(2), Jul-Dec, 2020: p.666-673
Bihar, a populous state of over 100 million, is India’s poorest state with one third per capita income of India as a whole and one fifth that of India’s most prosperous states. Bihar has registered lowest literacy levels and the lowest human development index ranking among Indian states. Dalits representing 15% of overall population of Bihar has remained disadvantaged across many social indicators. The poorest amongst those are identified Mahadalits by the Government of Bihar. This paper examines demographic profile of Mahadalits & their literacy trends in Bihar state. It also attempts to focus upon inclusive development practices launched by Bihar Government under Mahadalit Vikas Misson Schemes. Data have been collected from Census report (2011) published by Registrar General of India, Annual report (2017-18), SC &ST Welfare Department, Bihar Government. – Reproduced