CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Poor physical facilities, expensive schooling, lack of teaching staff and punitive practices were some of the factors, which added to the prob-lems faced by the tribal students. and females) perceived low, medium and high levels of constraints with respect to physical facilities at the school.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Committee recommended five criteria for identification, namely, primitive traits, distinct culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with the community at large, and backwardness.

Detailed explanation-3: -The educational needs of tribal children are primarily addressed through residential schools called ashram schools. There are 892 centrally-sanctioned ashram schools spread across the country. These provide boarding and lodging facilities to children in tribal areas until they complete their secondary education.