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Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan has been created based on the article “Union Budget 2024: In govt outreach to tribals, a new scheme for development of 63,000 villages” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024.
Why in the news?
The government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to enhance the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities.
About Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Aim- To provide saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts, covering 63,000 villages and benefiting 5 crore tribal people.
Other Important Tribal Welfare schemes of the Central Government
1) The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), established to provide quality education to ST students in residential schools, were allocated Rs 6,399 crore, a rise of Rs 456 crore over last year’s allocation.
2) The PM Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM), aimed at promoting livelihoods and entrepreneurship among ST communities, had its budget reduced by Rs 136.17 crore in this Budget.
3)The PM DAKSH scheme, focusing on skill development for SC and ST communities, saw its budget increase from Rs 92.47 crore to Rs 130 crore.
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