Initiatives for Tribal Groups

 

Context

The Prime Minister has launched three initiatives to ensure last-mile welfare scheme delivery and protection for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (15th November).

• The Prime Minister initiated the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra', the Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Development Mission, and Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan.

What are these Key Initiatives?

1. PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN):

• About: PM JANMAN aims to safeguard and nurture tribal groups, particularly those nearing extinction, by offering necessary support, development, and connectivity to mainstream services and opportunities.
• Coverage: The initiative targets 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in 18 states and union territories, covering 22,544 villages in 220 districts. Approximately 28 lakh people belong to these identified tribal groups.

• Significance: 

• PM Janman emphasizes the government's dedication to preserving tribal communities' cultural heritage, promoting their inclusion in mainstream development processes.
• The text emphasizes the need to bridge the gap between tribal populations and essential services, ensuring their socio-economic empowerment.

2. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra:

• The Yatra aims to raise awareness and provide welfare schemes like sanitation, financial services, electricity, housing, food security, nutrition, healthcare, and clean drinking water to the people.
• Potential beneficiaries will be enrolled using the information gathered during the Yatra.
• The Yatra will initially begin in districts where there is a substantial tribal population and go to all districts in the nation.

3. PM PVTG Mission:

• The PM-PVTG Development Mission program aims to enhance the socio-economic status of Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• The Union Budget has proposed a provision of Rs 24000 Crore for Scheduled Tribes.
• The mission aims to provide essential facilities such as safe housing, clean water, sanitation, education, health, nutrition, and improved road access for backward scheduled tribes.

Q.2 Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: (2019)

1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 4

(d) 1, 3 and 4

Ans: (c)

 

 

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