THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL CONDITIONS OF MEDHA COMMUNITY

In Medha community there are no social cadres. Usually marriages take place with relatives from paternal and maternal side. These people are good craftsmen and artisans. They prepare baskets, mats, and hand fans with the help of bamboos which is a wonderful art. But unfortunately, their art is not recognized either by academies or by government. Objectives: To know their social, financial, cultural and literacy status. They need to be considered as schedule tribes and job opportunities be given to him. To draw the attention of the government for supply of sufficient raw material (bamboo) and suitable market for their products. They are homeless, reside at cottages and should be brought into main stream by giving education and employment. Summary: 1. Parents need to be persuaded to send their children to the schools compulsorily. 2. The children of Medha tribe need hostel facilities and scholar ship facilities from primary to higher Baghya jyoti facilities are needed. 3. They need basic facilities like shelter, water, toilets, community hall, library and other Bank-loan facilities for self-employment.