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Socio-Economic Development and Welfare of Scheduled Tribes

The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about various schemes implemented by the Ministry for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes. Key initiatives include Eklavya Model Residential Schools and scholarships for education, PM-JANMAN and PMJVM for livelihood and basic facilities for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, and support for Tribal Research Institutes. The statement highlighted the objectives and progress of these schemes, emphasizing a holistic approach to tribal welfare.

The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about various schemes implemented by the Ministry for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes. Key initiatives include Eklavya Model Residential Schools and scholarships for education, PM-JANMAN and PMJVM for livelihood and basic facilities for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, and support for Tribal Research Institutes. The statement highlighted the objectives and progress of these schemes, emphasizing a holistic approach to tribal welfare.

Exam linkage

GS Paper II: Social Justice (Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation), Indian Constitution (Constitutional provisions for Scheduled Tribes).

Syllabus mapping

Social Justice & DevelopmentWelfare Schemes & Social PoliciesWelfare Schemes Vulnerable SectionsSocial Sector Health EducationPoverty HungerWomen Population UrbanizationSocial Empowerment Communalism

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