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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, provided updates on the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) scheme during a Lok Sabha session, detailing the number of tribal beneficiaries across states and highlighting various monitoring and evaluation frameworks for effective implementation. Source: Original Link
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, announced in Lok Sabha that the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha AbhiyaN (PM JANMAN) was launched on 15th November 2023, focusing on the socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) across 18 states and one Union
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Shri Jual Oram, Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, led a meeting to assess the development of Eklavya Model Residential Schools nationwide. These schools aim to provide high-quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe students from Classes VI to XII. The session was attended by senior officials from various government
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has renamed the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) as the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) to enhance the development of Scheduled Tribes in India. The NITI Aayog revised guidelines to ensure proper allocation and monitoring of DAPST funds across various ministries. Key mechanisms include state-wise
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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, under the leadership of Union Minister of State Shri. Durgadas Uikey, has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission since 2021. This mission aims to promote tribal entrepreneurship and improve livelihood opportunities by supporting the establishment of over 4,172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras
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Union Minister of State Shri. Durgadas Uikey announced the ongoing expansion of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Scheme, aiming to improve educational resources for Scheduled Tribe students in remote regions. Initiated in the 2018-19 Union Budget, the scheme plans to set up schools in areas with a significant tribal
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, represented by Union Minister of State Shri Durgadas Uikey, has highlighted significant issues in the application of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) in Odisha. Despite the state incorporating PESA provisions into their State Panchayati Raj Act, challenges such as delayed rule
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs conducted a National-Level CSR Conclave themed "Empowering Tribals through CSR and Pledging Partnership for Tribal Upliftment" in New Delhi. Union Minister, Shri Jual Oram, highlighted the focus on CSR initiatives in resource-rich tribal areas, advocating for corporate accountability. The event unveiled a "
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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 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,
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India is spearheading efforts to empower Tribal communities through various initiatives like concessional loans and digital marketplaces. National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation is supporting income-generating activities through multiple schemes, benefiting thousands of tribal individuals. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation promotes tribal arts