Change and Development in Lambani Society
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Foreword
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The Lambanis, named differently in different parts of India, have been leading a unique and almost an antediluvian life. But of late they are exposed to the natural as well as the planned forces as a result of which they are experiencing, at times, dramatic and paradigmatic changes. Dr. C.R. Gopal has made an indepth study of the Lambanis inhabiting Bellary District of Karnataka to show- case the impact .of Special Component Plan (SCP), implemented by the Government, on the various areas of their life. It is an 'after effect study' as it is made after a couple of years of launching of SCPo In the words of the author, the study "intends to find out the areas of change, mode and speed of change in their economic, social, religious, cultural and political aspects of their (i.e. Lambani's) life, in addition to the emergence of leadership in the community." The author's intention is almost fulfilled, one would agree,' if one goes through this piece of research carefully.
Dr. Gopal has capsulized his findings withiin the diagnostic descriptive frame graphically the structural changes that have taken shape in the Lambani tribal society to set in developmental processes. The author fully well knows that the SCP is not alone in causing changes as there are several other forces that have been in operation. The Lambanis in general and their leaders in particular have marched ahead of the other segments of the lower strata. The scholar has successfully tried to indicate that how the other developmental programmes designed for the general public as also global forces have redounded to the lambanis advantages. It is interesting to note that though the Lambanis are categorized as scheduled caste (SC) in Karnataka they do not suffer from the stigma of traditional 'untouchability' as the other SCs do. The second important factor is that the Lambani's have their own independent homogeneous habitat called 'thanda', while the other SCs are parts of the communities inhabited by the upper and other backward castes as well, of course, having separate colonies for themselves. Dr. Gopal notices that the Lambani's orqanised collective ethnicism contain certain implosive elements that helped them to be ebullient and compete successfully even with the upper echelon of the main stream of the Indian society.
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Though it is social work oriented sociological study it contains minutest details of the Lambani's living pattern such as culinary habits, housing, garments, amusements, rituals and other religious practices as the investigator used anthropological techniques as well.
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Dr. Gopal has tried to peep into mythical history of the Lambanis which helps the readers discern the root causes of their problems and the inbuilt resources of support to overcome them.
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Dr. Gopal has given important and analytical account of the most chequered life of Lambanis of Karnataka in ambundance which is so far not available in this measure in the sociological literature in English for the ardent students of human society. This study, in addition, has provided basic materials for social workers particularly those who are committedly involved in tribal-rural community welfare and development programmes. I congratulate Dr. Gopal for his significant contributions to the social work literature. I thank him for giving me this opportunity to record my appreciation for his scholarly work.
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H.M. Marulasiddaiah
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Contents
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Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter I : Introduction
Chapter II :
           Part I : Brief History of Bellary District
           Part II : The Universe -Thandas
Chapter III :
           Part I : The Beneficiaries and the SCP
           Part II : The Leaders and the SCP
           Part III : The Functionaries and the SCP
           Part IV : The Bankers and the Development Process
           Part V : The Secondary Functionaries and the SCP
Chapter IV : The Findings, Conclusions and Suggestions
Bibliography
Acronyms
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The Lambanis, named differently in different parts of India, have been leading a unique and almost an antediluvian life. But of late they are exposed to the natural as well as the planned forces as a result of which they are experiencing, at times, dramatic and paradigmatic changes. Dr. C.R. Gopal has made an indepth study of the Lambanis inhabiting Bellary District of Karnataka to show- case the impact .of Special Component Plan (SCP), implemented by the Government, on the various areas of their life. It is an 'after effect study' as it is made after a couple of years of launching of SCPo In the words of the author, the study "intends to find out the areas of change, mode and speed of change in their economic, social, religious, cultural and political aspects of their (i.e. Lambani's) life, in addition to the emergence of leadership in the community." The author's intention is almost fulfilled, one would agree,' if one goes through this piece of research carefully.
Dr. Gopal has capsulized his findings withiin the diagnostic descriptive frame graphically the structural changes that have taken shape in the Lambani tribal society to set in developmental processes. The author fully well knows that the SCP is not alone in causing changes as there are several other forces that have been in operation. The Lambanis in general and their leaders in particular have marched ahead of the other segments of the lower strata. The scholar has successfully tried to indicate that how the other developmental programmes designed for the general public as also global forces have redounded to the lambanis advantages. It is interesting to note that though the Lambanis are categorized as scheduled caste (SC) in Karnataka they do not suffer from the stigma of traditional 'untouchability' as the other SCs do. The second important factor is that the Lambani's have their own independent homogeneous habitat called 'thanda', while the other SCs are parts of the communities inhabited by the upper and other backward castes as well, of course, having separate colonies for themselves. Dr. Gopal notices that the Lambani's orqanised collective ethnicism contain certain implosive elements that helped them to be ebullient and compete successfully even with the upper echelon of the main stream of the Indian society.
​
Though it is social work oriented sociological study it contains minutest details of the Lambani's living pattern such as culinary habits, housing, garments, amusements, rituals and other religious practices as the investigator used anthropological techniques as well.
​
Dr. Gopal has tried to peep into mythical history of the Lambanis which helps the readers discern the root causes of their problems and the inbuilt resources of support to overcome them.
​Â
Dr. Gopal has given important and analytical account of the most chequered life of Lambanis of Karnataka in ambundance which is so far not available in this measure in the sociological literature in English for the ardent students of human society. This study, in addition, has provided basic materials for social workers particularly those who are committedly involved in tribal-rural community welfare and development programmes. I congratulate Dr. Gopal for his significant contributions to the social work literature. I thank him for giving me this opportunity to record my appreciation for his scholarly work.
Â
H.M. Marulasiddaiah
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Contents
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Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter I : Introduction
Chapter II :
           Part I : Brief History of Bellary District
           Part II : The Universe -Thandas
Chapter III :
           Part I : The Beneficiaries and the SCP
           Part II : The Leaders and the SCP
           Part III : The Functionaries and the SCP
           Part IV : The Bankers and the Development Process
           Part V : The Secondary Functionaries and the SCP
Chapter IV : The Findings, Conclusions and Suggestions
Bibliography
Acronyms
