Established in the year 1989, the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Development is one of the oldest departments of the University. The establishment of the department bears great significance in view of the fact that the State harbors a substantial number of tribal populations with diverse cultures and Anthropology as the science of the people has a strong commitment to the welfare and all-round development of the weaker sections of the society of the State as well as of the country. The department aims to generate qualified, skillful, and committed anthropologists to play a catalytic role as social advisers to policymakers in matters relating to various issues on tribal development. The department also emphasizes the study and suggests remedial measures with respect to the eradication of hunger and malnutrition, mortality, and morbidity incidences among the tribal and non-tribal population of Chhattisgarh. The department since its inception has been imparting M.A./M.Sc. course in Anthropology with a specialization in Social Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Human Genetics. The Department was also providing M.Phil (discontinued since 2009) course in Anthropology. It started offering admission to students both an Integrated Master's Programme (10 Semesters) (with exit option for B.A./B.Sc. students at the end of 3 years (Six Semesters) + M.A./M.Sc. 2 years) with effect from 2009-10 as well as two-years Master's Programme in Anthropology for entry of students directly. The department has introduced the coursework for doctoral program. The department has maintained a departmental library consisting of more than 700 books and upgraded the department laboratory infrastructure such as anthropometric, Osteometric, Serological, Dermatoglyphic, and human osteological materials. The department is having an ethnographic museum containing material cultures of distinct tribes, collection of tool types belonging to prehistoric cultures, and various types of rock specimens. The department has been undertaking students field studies among tribal groups of Chhattisgarh and Central India on several aspects of tribal life, culture, and development such as Material Culture, Social 2 Institution, Tribal development, Tribal Health and Nutrition, assess the impact of progressive Acts like PESA, MGNREGA, RTI, RTE, FRA, etc. Department has also completed a number of research projects like Rehabilitation and Displacement, Nutritional status of the Korbas, Tribal Indebtedness, Tribal Monographs, and village studies. The Department is in close collaboration with the local NGOs, for productive research and development. Department has also organized a Refresher course in Anthropology and Sociology, memorial lectures, workshops, and seminars. The department has published a number of research articles, papers, and books covering different areas of tribal communities in India.
Vision of Department
To become a world-class department in teaching, learning, research, and extension by using the holistic exploration of human society. Our vision aligns with shifts in the global economy, society, and environment, which animates our mission and our values.
Mission of Department
To facilitate students while providing quality education, research guidance, and training of global standards at Under Graduate, Master, and Doctoral levels in Anthropology.
Achievements of Department
1. National Virtual Webinar on Facts of Indigenous People & Identity in India (21st September 2021, 11.00 AM)
2. National Virtual Webinar on "Prospects of Census Data Use for the Research" (24th September 2021, 3.00 PM)
3. Prof. P.K. Das Memorial Lecture (1st) on topic "Anthropometry Based Nutritional Status of Adult Tribal Populations in India: Past, Present and Future" (25th October 2021, 3:00 PM)
4. One day Virtual National Seminar to Celebrate Jayantiya Gaurav Divas on the "Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda" (15th November 2021)
5. One day Virtual National Seminar on "स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के अनसुने जनजातीय नायक" (25th November 2021, 11:30AM)
6. Shatruhan Singh Shyam, qualified UGC-NET-JRF exam (June -2014)
7. Manisha Ghritlahre, qualified UGC-NET-JRF exam (June -2014)
8. Varsha Sandilya, qualified UGC-NET exam (June -2014)
9. Aman Parkar, qualified UGC-NET (June 2017 and December 2017)
10. Krishnakant Manas, qualified UGC-NET exam (June -2019)
11. Dhansay Tandon, qualified UGC NET exam (June - 2019)
12. Ms. Gladis M. Mathew (MA), participated and secured the second rank in Summer Internship Programme – 2017 in National Human Rights Commission.
13. Ms. Gladis M. Mathew (MA), selected as Gender Champion in 2017-18, organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Human Resource Development.
14. Ms. Mahisharma, selected as Gender Champion, in 2019, organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
15. Ms. Deepanjali Shukla selected as Gender Champion, in 2019 organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Human Resource Development.
16. Ms. Priyanka Mishra, participated in the 14th youth Parliament competition (National Level) in 2018 organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya supported by the Ministry of Parliament Affairs, Govt. Of India, New Delhi.
17. Ms. Toshima Pradhan, participated in the 14th youth Parliament competition (National Level) in 2018 organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya supported by the Ministry of Parliament Affairs, Govt. Of India, New Delhi.
18. Ms. Tejaswini Sharma (B.Sc.), selected as Gender Champion in 2020-21, organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Human Resource Development.
19. Shilpi Das (B.Sc.), Participated in seven days NSS Camp organized by Pudu of Kota Tehsil from 23/03/22 to 30/03/22.
20. Drishti Chandra (B.Sc.) Participated in seven days NSS Camp organized by Pudu of Kota Tehsil from 23/03/22 to 30/03/22.
21. Nisha Sahu (B.Sc.), Participated in seven days NSS Camp organized by Pudu of Kota Tehsil from 23/03/22 to 30/03/22.
22. Nisha Sahu (B.Sc.), selected as Gender Champion in 2021-22, organized by Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Education.
23. Nisha Sahu (B.Sc.), participated in CARC-XXVI conducted by 7 CG Battalion NCC, Bilaspur From 22 to 31 July 2022 at Dr. CV Rama University, Kota, Bilaspur (CG).
24. Dharna Shrivas,(B.Sc.), Participated in three days training program on Approaches to sustainable farming jointly organized by the Department of Rural Technology and Social Development and Skill Development CELL, GGV from 05-08March 2022.
25. Dharna Shrivas (B.Sc.), Participated in International Yoga Day, Speech on Yoga for Joyful Life and secured 2nd Rank, organized by the Department of Physical Education, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavdiyalaya, Bilaspur, C.G. on 13 May 2022.
26. Dharna Shrivas (B.Sc.), Participated in National Seminar on Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery and secured third rank in the Quiz competition held on 20 July at GGV, Bilaspur.
27. Under Officer Navpreet Singh, BA ANTHRO GGV with Director General India, NCC, Mini of Defence, Lt General Gurbirpal Singh at Republic Day Ceremony, New Delhi.
28. Shivam Sharma, (B.Sc.) represented Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, in the all India inter-university Rope Skipping (Speed Hop) Tournament and secured third rank, held at Poornima University, Jaipur, from 11th to 13 July 2022.
29. Shivam Sharma, (B.Sc.), has represented the university in Rope Skipping (Men) Team for session 2021-2022 in the Inter-University Tournament (All India Basis) and secured third place position, held at Poornima University, Jaipur.
30. Shivam Sharma, (B.Sc.), participated in National Seminar, on Identification of Abusive Relationships and Prevention from domestic violence held on 10th March 2022, organized by the Department of Social Work, Guru GhsidasVishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, (C.G.).