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Synopsis Though industrialisation in the tribal belts started in the pre-independence era, it took a dynamic turn only in the post-independent India when heavy industries like heavy engineering at Ranchi, iron and steel factories at Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur etc. were established in the tribal areas. In course of time, the tribal land which was free from environmental problems, is now full of industrial garbage and smoke. In spite of that the tribal people get almost nothing as a return. They are still working as unskilled labourers and have not been freed from their age-long poverty and backwardness. Moreover, sometimes, they have to alienate from not only from their land, but they have also to become homeless. This book studies the facts and figures of industrialisation in the tribal belts. It starts with the review of tribal economy in the context of industrialisation. It further deals with large, small and cottage industries established in the backward regions of the tribal people. In addition to these, it presents the study of industrial complexes in the tribal belts. Industrial planning in the tribal areas has also been a significant part of this work. Finally, the scope of modern industry has been the subject of our observations.