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Land distribution for Kol tribals in Uttar Pradesh

does civil society matter? : governance in contemporary indiaNew Delhi • Published In 2003 • Pages: 315-359

By: Joshi, B. K..

Abstract
This is a study of the distribution of land, or [n]pattas[/n], to Kol tribal people in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India. A local civil society organization, called the Akhil Bharatiya Samaj Sewa Sansthan (ABSSS), played an important role in implementing the government's program in providing land to the poor and disadvantaged individuals in the society. This article focuses on the role of the ABSSS and its contribution to carrying out this government program.
Subjects
Real property
Serfdom and peonage
Ingroup antagonisms
Private welfare agencies
Castes
Legal norms
Poverty
culture
Kol
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2012
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1950-1999
Coverage Place
Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, India
Notes
B.K. Joshi
Includes bibliographical references (p. 352-359)
LCCN
2003006732
LCSH
Munda (Indic people)