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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in India, led by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey, has outlined various developmental schemes aimed at uplifting Scheduled Tribes (STs) across the country, including Tamil Nadu. The Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) is central to this effort, involving
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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 Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, addressed the Rajya Sabha about the framework and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives as established under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, and CSR Policy Rules, 2014. Companies surpassing specified financial benchmarks are mandated to allocate
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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 Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, discussed the implementation of the Forest Rights Act in Telangana in the Rajya Sabha. As of now, the state has granted a total of 231,456 forest rights titles, including both individual and community claims. However, there are still
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The Government of India, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, launched the DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on October 2, 2024. This ambitious initiative, involving 25 distinct interventions across 17 Ministries, seeks to uplift tribal communities by addressing infrastructural deficits in over 63,843 villages. The Abhiyan targets tribal-majority
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, via the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation, is broadening its Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships to benefit tribal communities, especially in the educational domain. Collaborations with major corporations like Coal India Ltd and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation aim to improve educational infrastructure and
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The Union Budget 2026-27 has been characterized by the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, as a progressive and inclusive budget that places tribal communities, particularly in Odisha, at the core of India's development. The budget strengthens initiatives to expand educational and livelihood opportunities for tribals,
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During a speech in Banswara, Rajasthan, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of electricity for development, announcing over ₹90,000 crores in new power projects across several states. He highlighted the government's efforts to provide electricity to every village and promote clean energy initiatives. Modi criticized the previous
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹1,22,100 crore in Banswara, Rajasthan. The initiatives include significant investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and welfare programs aimed at improving the lives of tribal communities and enhancing electricity access across the region. Modi
Scheduled Tribes
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) to enhance the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes in India. This initiative involves collaboration with 41 ministries and departments, allocating funds for various projects in education, health, agriculture, and more. An online monitoring system
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to pay homage to Shri Shibu Soren Ji. He expressed his condolences to Soren's family and acknowledged Soren's dedication to the welfare of the tribal community. Modi shared his thoughts on social media, emphasizing Soren's