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The Ministry of Women and Child Development operates 14.03 lakh Anganwadi Centres under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, benefiting nearly 8.98 crore registered beneficiaries. With the aid of the digital Poshan Tracker application for real-time activity monitoring and a tiered training program 'Poshan Bhi Padhai
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development is undertaking extensive schemes for women's safety, security, and empowerment under Mission Shakti, which includes the Sambal and Samarthya sub-schemes. Programs such as Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 and Mission Vatsalya aim to improve children's nutrition and protection.
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has provided an update on the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes, revealing application outcomes and financial disbursements since inception. A total of 38 applications have been processed so far. The Ministry plans to expand the fund pending appraisal by the Expenditure Finance Committee. Source:
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, presented details in Lok Sabha on the governance of Scheduled Areas under Article 244 of the Indian Constitution. The Fifth Schedule articulates the powers of Governors in these states to regulate peace and good governance, including forming Tribes Advisory
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The Government of India has been implementing a range of tribal welfare schemes in Beed District, Maharashtra, which is classified as an Outside Tribal Sub Plan (OTSP) district. Despite the lack of infrastructure-based tribal schemes, individual beneficiary-oriented schemes under various plans are in place, overseen by Tribal Inspectors. The Government
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has reported that students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have shown excellent performance in national competitive exams, including JEE and NEET, during the 2024-25 academic year. Initiatives such as bridge courses, remedial classes, and specialized coaching contribute to this achievement. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), has launched initiatives to enhance the infrastructure and living conditions for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. Through the PM Gati Shakti application, data collection efforts aim to identify population figures and infrastructural
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs reported on the efforts to address infrastructural deficiencies in tribal areas through the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, an initiative launched by the Prime Minister in 2024. This program is set to improve health, education, and livelihood opportunities across underdeveloped regions in India. Despite
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has not recognized any organizations in the North Eastern Region as Centres of Excellence (CoEs) over the past five years. Despite no ongoing CoE projects in Assam, a report by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati, on traditional healthcare practices was approved.
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, announced the expansion of Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells as part of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA). The plan includes setting up 20 State-level and 443 District-level FRA Cells across 30 Indian States and Union Territories.
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Durgadas Uikey, has launched several schemes aimed at improving the welfare of Scheduled Tribes in India. Major initiatives include Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan, and the enhancement of Eklavya Model Residential Schools
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey informed the Lok Sabha about the status of the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. Over the past five years, 11,35,699 claims have been filed, with 5,