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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is actively working to close the development gaps in tribal regions by implementing various schemes and collecting socio-economic data. Significant efforts have been made to improve health, education, and economic indicators among Scheduled Tribes through targeted programs such as the Development Action Plan for Scheduled
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The Indian government is actively implementing the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes to enhance the welfare and development of tribal communities across the country, including Himachal Pradesh. This initiative involves 41 Ministries allocating portions of their budgets toward programs under the Tribal Sub-Plan aimed at bridging the gap between
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, India, led by Union Minister Shri. Durgadas Uikey, is actively working to improve the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through initiatives such as Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan and Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. These programs focus on providing essential services like
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, highlighted in Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of Law & Justice needs to review the applicability of the Hindu Succession Act to Scheduled Tribes. This follows a Supreme Court judgement in the case Kamla Neti (Dead) through LRs Vs.
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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 Ministry of Tribal Affairs reported to the Rajya Sabha that implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 is underway in 20 states and one Union Territory, with a high claim settlement rate of 85.40% as of December 2025. Efforts include establishing dedicated FRA cells and conducting multiple consultations
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Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, shared updates on two critical proposals: the inclusion of the Jhodia community in Odisha's Scheduled Tribes list as a synonym of Paroja, and the recognition of the Soura language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The Jhodia
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The Government of India, led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has implemented numerous schemes aimed at the holistic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs). These initiatives, like the Eklavya Model Residential Schools, are designed to improve education, livelihood, and infrastructure among tribal communities, bridging the socio-economic gaps between STs and
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The Indian government, through the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), has established 132 Village Legal Care & Support Centres in Odisha to aid marginalized communities including Scheduled Tribes. These centers, developed under the guidelines of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, aim to provide free legal aid and ensure justice
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The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has initiated district-level committees in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to expedite Forest Rights Act land patta claims. This initiative has successfully resolved thousands of pending cases. The NCST was allocated ₹19.68 crore for the current financial year and has completed 19
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The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in response to a Lok Sabha query, detailed the ongoing Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) aimed at uplifting Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Tamil Nadu. The initiative involves allocating budgets across 41 Ministries/Departments to close developmental disparities between STs and non-STs. Key
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized a workshop on September 16, 2025, to address development gaps for Scheduled Tribes through the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). The workshop emphasized the importance of outcome-oriented dialogue in fund allocation and introduced the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyaan, aimed at transforming tribal governance.