Profile
Dr. Lalit Latta is a researcher, academician and senior government officer specializing in the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes in India, as well as human rights issues.
He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from JRN Rajasthan Vidhyapeeth University, Udaipur, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights from the Indian Institute of Human Rights, Delhi.
Currently serving as Deputy Director at NILERD/IAMR, Dr. Latta previously worked as a Director in the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), New Delhi, from September 2017 to March 2022.
He has authored major books including “Bhil Tribe: Identity and Development” and “Educational Development in Tribal of Rajasthan” and published research articles and evaluation reports on tribal governance, education, NREGS and social empowerment.
He contributes as a speaker in national seminars, advises state governments on tribal policy and budget planning, and holds leadership affiliations related to human rights.