Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय (इग्नू)
Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Studies (PGDTRBS) is an innovative programme offered through ODL mode utilizing multiple media such as self-instructional print materials, information and communication technologies and personal contact sessions. PGDTRBS programme is located in and launched by the School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS) in IGNOU. The programme aims at promoting professional development and capacity building in the area of Tribal Studies and their issues and challenges.
This programme has been designed with the help of Tribal experts from the various National Research Institutes and Universities. It will be useful for the grass level Social work, Development functionaries, and medical and other community health workers at various levels. It is also helpful to graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in Tribal population and Tribal health related development sectors. Some of important content of the programme are History of tribal community, Tribes of India, Transformation of tribes, Anthropology and methods of research, Thoughts on tribes, Tribal movement, Tribal Freedom Fighters, Tribal Society and Culture, Neo-Tribalism, Ecology/Traditional Knowledge System, Tribal Demography, Tribal issues and challenges, Tribal Economy, Tribal polity and governance, natural resource management, tribal entrepreneurship/skill development and policies and programme for Tribals.
