Q. With reference to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. One of the criteria for identification of PVTGs is low level of literacy.
2. ‘Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups’ scheme is being implemented in all states for development of PVTGs in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. Some tribal groups have some specific features such as dependency on hunting, gathering for food, having Premative agriculture, zero or negative growth of population and extremely low level of literacy. These groups are called Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
Statement 2 is incorrect. A scheme named ‘Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)’ is implemented by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented in 18 states (not all) and Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands where 75 communities identified as PVTGs reside. The scheme of Development of PVTGs aims at socio-economic development of PVTGs in a comprehensive manner, while retaining their culture and heritage.
| Important Tips Government of India follows the following criteria for identification of PVTGs. • Pre-agricultural level of technology • Low level of literacy • Economic backwardness • A declining or stagnant population |
