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As of January 1, 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned 723 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) throughout India, providing modern campuses and facilities to support academic and extracurricular activities for tribal students. The schools are designed to accommodate 480 students each, with separate facilities for boys and girls,
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through its agencies TRIFED and NSTFDC, is boosting tribal entrepreneurship and livelihoods in Assam. Since 2019, 495 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras have been set up with a budget of Rs. 7425 lakhs, engaging over 1.5 lakh members. TRIFED is fostering market access for tribal
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs shared progress on the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes And Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. Approximately 85.40% of claims have been settled across 20 states and 1 union territory, according to the latest reports. The Ministry emphasized the resolution
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with financial backing, supports the establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in Andhra Pradesh through TRIFED, under PMJVM and PM-JANMAN initiatives. As of now, 488 VDVKs have been sanctioned, with a significant portion already operational. Source: Original Link
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The Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs shared progress on Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in Telangana and Gujarat, aiming to provide quality education to tribal students. The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, stated that substantial funds were released to these states for school infrastructure and
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The Union Government, through the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has launched the 'DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' to support the implementation of the Forest Rights Act by setting up FRA Cells in various states and territories. These cells aim to expedite the recognition of tribal and forest dwellers'
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through TRIFED, is enhancing tribal entrepreneurship by implementing the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). This initiative provides financial support to State Governments for the establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) aimed at value addition of Minor Forest Produce and other non-farm produce. Under
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the Union Government, continues to offer financial aid through the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing higher education abroad. Addressed in a Lok Sabha session, Union Minister Shri Jual Oram affirmed that 20 scholarships are awarded annually for students aiming
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On December 18, 2025, in response to a Lok Sabha inquiry, Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, revealed that the infrastructure of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is continuously assessed with a special focus on Kerala. The ministry has allocated ₹5 crore for infrastructure upgrades in
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The Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a digital platform named 'Adi Sanskriti' to preserve and promote tribal art and culture. Debuting on September 10, 2025, the platform offers a marketplace called 'Adi Haat' and an educational section with courses on tribal art forms. Approved
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, reports on the implementation of provisions across 20 states and 1 union territory. The Jenukuruba families residing in the AtturKolli forest area under K. Badaga Gram Panchayat, which overlaps Nagarahole
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Jual Oram, reaffirmed the provisions of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, during a Lok Sabha session. This Act secures forest rights for tribal groups, ensuring no eviction from occupied forest lands