PM JANMAN
On November 15, 2023, Prime Minister launched the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) aimed at the socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) across 18 states and one Union Territory. The initiative focuses on providing essential facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water,
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
As of June 2025, 51 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) are operational in Jharkhand, with 7,550 students enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year. The Government of India has sanctioned 38,480 teaching and non-teaching posts for EMRSs nationwide, with 9,075 posting orders issued, including 147 in Jharkhand. A
Tribal Affairs
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, addressed the Rajya Sabha regarding the reclassification of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic communities as Scheduled Tribes. He outlined the government's established modalities for inclusion and exclusion from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lists, emphasizing that proposals must
Valmiki community
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, confirmed in a Rajya Sabha reply that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has received a proposal for the inclusion of the Valmiki community in the Scheduled Tribes list of Tamil Nadu. The process for inclusion follows specific modalities established
Tribal Affairs
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, highlighted the initiatives under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aimed at promoting self-employment among tribal communities in Himachal Pradesh. Key programs include the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) which supports tribal entrepreneurship and the National Scheduled Tribes Finance
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing various scholarship schemes to enhance education among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. These include Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships, National Fellowship, National Scholarship for Higher Education, and National Overseas Scholarship. For FY 2024-25, Rs. 163.69 Crore has been allocated for Pre-Matric and Rs. 2598.
Aadi Karmayogi
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 2nd Regional Process Lab (RPL) of the Aadi Karmayogi initiative in Bhopal, aiming to create 2 million grassroots leaders for inclusive development in tribal areas. This 7-day program focuses on capacity building and convergence among various government schemes to enhance service delivery and
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organized the Delhi Chapter of 'Adi ShaPaTH', an interactive session aimed at enhancing partnerships for the welfare of tribal communities. The event, held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, saw participation from over 20 stakeholders, including public sector units, private companies, and donor
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Coal India Ltd have signed a landmark MoU to improve education for tribal students in Chhattisgarh. CIL will invest ₹10 crores to support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), benefiting over 28,000 students. The initiative includes promoting digital education, improving health hygiene for
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has disbursed ₹62.40 lakh under the President’s Discretionary Grant to 832 meritorious Class XII students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across India. Each selected student, two from each stream (Science, Commerce, Humanities), received a one-time grant of ₹7,500 to encourage academic
Aadi Karmayogi
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the first Regional Process Lab (RPL) of the Aadi KARMAYOGI initiative in Bengaluru, aiming to create 2 million tribal change leaders to enhance governance and service delivery in tribal areas. This initiative, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, focuses on grassroots
Adi Karmyogi
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the 'Adi Karmyogi Beta Version' during the 'Adi Anveshan' conference, emphasizing sustainable development through community engagement and responsive governance. The initiative aims to empower 1 lakh tribal villages and train 20 lakh stakeholders, focusing on grassroots transformation and health improvements,