8 January 2025 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Year End Review 2024: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2090883®=3&lang=1 )
| Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives |
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Key Initiatives and Achievements of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Increased Budget Allocation:
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has seen a significant increase in its budget, particularly for the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST).
- This enhanced funding supports a variety of initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic status of tribal communities.
Key Programs Launched:
- Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan: Aimed at addressing gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, and livelihood in tribal villages.
- Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN): Focuses on improving the quality of life for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) through targeted support.
- Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY): Aims to provide essential infrastructure to villages with significant tribal populations.
- Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM): Promotes tribal entrepreneurship by supporting businesses focused on locally produced goods.
Other Initiatives:
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): The government has expanded the number of EMRS, which offer quality education to tribal students. Key achievements include:
- Inauguration of 40 new EMRS by the Prime Minister.
- Recruitment of teachers and support staff for these schools.
- Organization of cultural and literary festivals for students.
- Scholarships for Tribal Students: Various scholarship schemes are available to support tribal students across different educational levels, including:
- Pre-matric and post-matric scholarships.
- Overseas scholarships for higher education.
- Aadi Mahotsav: An annual tribal festival that celebrates and showcases the rich cultural heritage of tribal communities across India.
- Support to Tribal Research Institutes: Financial assistance is provided to Tribal Research Institutes for research activities aimed at preserving and promoting tribal languages and cultures.
- Forest Rights Act: Significant amounts of forest land have been distributed to tribal communities under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: November 15th is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to honor tribal freedom fighters and recognize their contributions to India’s independence.
- Focus on Healthcare: The government has launched the Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission to address the health challenges faced by tribal populations.
- Additional Initiatives:
- Training programs in semiconductor technology for tribal students.
- Support to voluntary organizations working for tribal welfare.
- Healthcare improvements aimed at enhancing the well-being of tribal communities.
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Practice Question: Examine the role of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in improving the quality of life for tribal communities in India through its key initiatives and programs. (250 Words /15 marks |
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