PRADHAN MANTRI PVTG DEVELOPMENT MISSION
Why in the News?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the PM PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) Development Mission on January 15, celebrated as JanJaatiya Gaurav Divas.
Source: Wikipedia
Key Objectives:
- The mission focuses on targeted schemes to uplift socially and economically disadvantaged Scheduled tribes.
- It aims to empower PVTGs by providing them with essential amenities and opportunities.
Improving Living Conditions:
- Saturate PVTG families with essentials: safe housing, clean water, and sanitation.
- Prioritize quality education, healthcare, and nutrition.
- Improve road and telecom connectivity in PVTG areas.
Economic Empowerment:
- Focus on sustainable livelihoods for PVTGs.
- Create income-generation avenues for self-reliance.
Financial Support:
- Anticipated 24,000 crore allocation from the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes.
- Budget spans three years, driving positive changes for PVTGs.
Integrated Schemes:
The Mission extends its reach to various existing schemes such as
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna,
- Sickle Cell Disease Elimination,
- TB Elimination,
- 100% immunization,
- PM Surakshit Matritva Yojana,
- PM Matru Vandana Yojana,
- PM Poshan, and
- PM Jan Dhan Yojana.
What are PVTGs:
In 1975, the Indian government established the PVTG category on recommendation of Dhebar commission
There are tribal communities who have declining or stagnant population, low level of literacy, pre-agricultural level of technology and are economically backward and have been identified and categorized as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
PVTGs Demographics:
- Initially, 52 groups were recognized, and in 1993, 23 more were added, totaling 75 PVTGs.
- These PVTGs are part of the 705 Scheduled Tribes in India.
- As per the 2011 census, they are dispersed across 18 states and one Union Territory , emphasizing their unique and marginalized status.
- Collective population is of approximately 28 lakhs.