Year End Review 2023: Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Source-This post is based on the article “Year End Review 2023: Ministry of Tribal Affairs” published in “PIB” on 10th January 2024.

Why in the News?

This article discusses the major accomplishments of the Ministry of tribal affairs in 2023.

What are the major accomplishments of Ministry of Tribal Affairs during 2023?

Budget outlay for Ministry of Tribal Affairs in FY 2023-24 increased by 70.69% to Rs. 12461.88 cr. compared to FY 2022-23. The following announcements were made in the Budget 2023-24 for the betterment of tribals:

1) Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission– The mission aims to provide essential facilities like road and telecom connectivity, electricity, safe housing, clean water, sanitation, improved education, health, nutrition, and sustainable livelihood to PVTG areas.

2) National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission:
a. To address the pressing health challenges posed by sickle cell disease, particularly among the tribal population.
b. To be implemented jointly by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with ICMR and States concerned.

3) Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN):
a. It was launched on the occasion of the Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas (15th November, 2023).
b. The mission will be implemented through the convergence of 11 interventions from nine Ministries.
c. These schemes include Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana, National Sickle Cell Disease Elimination Mission among others.

4) Ekalavya Model Residential Schools – Over the next few years, 38,000 teachers and support staff will be hired for Ekalavya Model Residential Schools, benefiting 3.5 lakh tribal students.

Note- India has 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 States and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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