Education of Tribal Communities: Status, Innovations and Policy Implications

Ravindra Ramesh Patil, Professor and Head, Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, is a senior academic in social work and allied social sciences with 25 years of experience teaching at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. He has previously served as Director of the Field Work and Placement Cell of the department. He has contributed to several major research projects and has more than 30 publications, including research articles, policy papers and three books, at national and international levels. Apart from regularly presenting papers and delivering invited lectures at academic forums, Professor Patil has also held key administrative roles, including Chairman of the Equal Opportunity Cell, Nodal Officer of the SC/ST/OBC Cell, and Anti-Discrimination Officer. He served as Head and Dean at the Central University of Rajasthan (2012-2014). His research interests include Development Studies, Marginalisation Studies, Tribal Development, Environment and Disaster Management.