Abstract: The establishment of Chhattisgarh as a separate state in November 2000 marked a new phase in regional planning, particularly for tribal-dominated districts like Korba. This study examines the implementation and impact of tribal development programmes in Korba district during the early phase of state formation, with special reference to the year 2001. These programmes were primarily executed under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), along with complementary schemes such as the Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) and Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP).

The research adopts a descriptive and analytical framework based on secondary data, including Census 2001 and government reports. The findings indicate that tribal development programmes contributed to improvements in education, healthcare, and rural infrastructure, but their effectiveness was limited by administrative inefficiencies, geographical isolation, and socio-cultural barriers. The study concludes that while these programmes laid the foundation for tribal upliftment, their impact remained partial and uneven, necessitating more inclusive and participatory development strategies.

Keywords: Development program, implementation,participatory.