India has largest number of tribal groups in the world next to Africa. The total tribal population in our country is 69 million with 533 tribes. The Tribes, is the most socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged, marginalized and excluded groups in our country. In Jammu and Kashmir the Scheduled Tribes mostly resides on hill and mountainous region of the state and are still leading the nomadic life. They face a number of problems and one such problem is the education of their children. It is in this context an effort has been made to study the literacy and educational level of scheduled tribes especially Gujjars and Bakerwals. Few recommendations have also been made for improving the level of literacy and education for Gujjar and Bakerwals.
Keywords: Tribes • Tribal Population • Tribal Development • Scheduled Tribes • Jammu And Kashmir