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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is advancing the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) and Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) initiatives to foster tribal enterprise. Union Minister Shri Durgadas Uikey revealed in the Rajya Sabha the approval of 4105 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) with 1.23
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The National Overseas Scholarship scheme awarded to Scheduled Caste students has benefitted 600 students over the past five years, with 133 recipients being women. The scheme, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, spans the period 2021-2026 and is currently under review for possible extension. This information was conveyed
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced plans focused on the development and empowerment of tribal women in Jharkhand through the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). This plan enlists the cooperation of 41 ministries, making specific budget accommodations for tribal development projects in various areas such as healthcare,
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development reports significant improvements in institutional deliveries and antenatal care in India, attributed to the adoption of digital platforms and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) systems in executing the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). According to the National Family Health Survey, institutional deliveries increased
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The Indian government has implemented a comprehensive strategy to enhance the educational, social, and economic empowerment of girl children through 'Mission Shakti,' an umbrella program comprising two key initiatives: 'Sambal' for safety and 'Samarthya' for empowerment. This scheme includes various policies and programs like
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the leadership of Union Minister of State Shri Durgadas Uikey, has unveiled the 'Dharti Aaba Janjati Utkarsh Abhiyan', a comprehensive initiative aimed at bridging infrastructural gaps for tribal communities across India. The program focuses on 270 tribal-majority villages in Himachal Pradesh, addressing
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development is distributing foodgrains such as wheat, fortified rice, and millets at subsidised rates under the Wheat Based Nutrition Programme and Scheme for Adolescent Girls. This initiative aims to provide Hot Cooked Meals and Take Home Rations at Anganwadi Centres in various states and
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As of December 2025, out of the 111 sanctioned Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in Odisha, 47 are operational while 64 are under various phases of construction. The delay in construction is attributed to issues such as lack of encumbrance-free land and inadequate road access. The National Education Society for
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, detailed the criteria used to identify communities as Scheduled Tribes during a session in Rajya Sabha. The criteria include indications of primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with the larger community, and backwardness. The government has
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The Indian government's One District One Product (ODOP) initiative aims to promote at least one local product from each district across the nation. Since its inception, the program has identified over 1,243 products from 775 districts in sectors such as textiles, agriculture, food processing, and handicrafts. Various
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The Swasthya Portal, launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs under the TRI ECE scheme, serves as a repository of tribal health data derived from secondary sources. It is hosted by the National Informatics Centre and can be accessed via https://swasthya.tribal.gov.in/home. While the portal does
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India has transformed its labour laws to include a broader definition of Audio-Visual workers, covering roles such as digital workers, journalists, dubbing artists, and stunt persons. The new unified Labour Codes, which consolidate 29 previous laws, enhance worker protection by ensuring universal minimum wages, formal employment contracts, and enforceable employee