Lok Sabha Question No. 248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-24
Subject: Programmes in Tribal Areas of Rajasthan
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †248

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.06.2019

## PROGRAMMES IN TRIBAL AREAS OF RAJASTHAN

## †248. SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  various  programmes  being  implemented  in  tribal  areas  of  Rajasthan  with Central assistance;
- (b)  the  details  of  the  total  fund  provided  to  Rajasthan  under  these  programmes  by  the  Union Government during the last three years; and
- (c) the details of the funds utilised or receiving under these schemes by the State Government during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI ARJUN MUNDA)

(a) : Government has adopted a multi-pronged strategy for overall development of tribal people living  across  the  country  including  Rajasthan,  which  includes  support  for  education,  health, sanitation, water supply, skill development, livelihood etc. Major  part of infrastructure development and provision of basic amenities in tribal areas/regions in the country is carried out through various schemes/programmes of concerned Central Ministries and the State Governments  concerned,  while  the  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  provides  additive  to  these initiatives by way of plugging critical gaps. The brief of schemes / programmes of the Ministry of  Tribal Affairs being implemented in the country including Rajasthan is at Annexure-I.

(b)  &  (c)  :  The  details  of  funds  released  and  utilized  during  the  last  three  years  to  State Government of Rajasthan under certain schemes / programmes of the Ministry is at AnnexureII.

## Annexure  referred  in  reply  to  part(a)  of  Lok  Sabha  Unstarred  Quesiton  No.  †248  for answer on 24-06-2019 by SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA, MP regarding 'PROGRAMMES IN TRIBAL AREAS OF RAJASTHAN

## BRIEF OF SCHEMES / PROGRAMMES OF THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## I. SPECIAL CENTRAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBAL SUB SCHEME (SCA to TSS):

The  scheme  of  Special  Central  Assistance  to  Tribal  Sub-Scheme  (SCA  to  TSS)  which  is 100%  grant  from  Government  of  India.  Grants  are  released  to  States,  having  ST  population  for development  and  welfare  of  tribal  people.  Funds  are  released  to  States  based  upon  proposals received from the State Governments, and considered in the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), to bridge the gaps in sectors like education, health, agriculture, skill development, employment-cumincome generation, etc. 100% grants are provided to States. Major part of infrastructure development in tribal dominated areas and provision of basic amenities to tribal people in the country is carried out  through  various  schemes  /  programmes  of  concerned  Central  Ministries  and  the  State Governments concerned, while the Ministry of Tribal Affairs provides additive to these initiatives by way of plugging gaps under SCA to TSS.

## II. GRANTS UNDER ARTICLE 275(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA:

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs administers one programme named 'Grants under Article 275(1)  of  the  Constitution  of  India'  wherein  funds  are  released  to  27  States,  having  ST population.  Under  this  programme,  100%  funding  is  made  by  Government  of  India.  Funding under  this  programme  is  aimed  to  enable  the  States  to  meet  the  cost  of  such  schemes  of development  as  may  be  undertaken  by  the  State  for  the  purpose  of  promoting  the  welfare  of Scheduled Tribes in that State or raising the level of administration of Scheduled Areas therein to that of the administration of the rest of the areas of that State. Funds are released towards various sectors such as education, health, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, dairy and skill  development/other income  generating schemes. This intervention is aimed at augmenting tribal household economy and administrative structure/institutional framework.

## III.  SCHEME  OF  DEVELOPMENT  OF  PARTICULARLY  VULNERABLE  TRIBAL GROUPS (PVTGS):-

There are certain groups among Scheduled Tribes who have declining or stagnant population, low level of literacy, pre-agricultural level of technology and are economically backward. These groups are among the most vulnerable sections of our society as they are few in numbers, have not  attained  any  significant  level  of  social  and  economic  development  and  generally inhabit remote localities having poor infrastructure and a  dministrative support.  75 such groups  in  18  States  and  one  UT,  i.e.  UT  of  Andaman  &  Nicobar  Islands,  have  been identified and categorized as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

2. The scheme covers these 75 identified PVTGs. The scheme is very flexible and it enables every State to focus on  any  developmental  activity for PVTGs,  viz.,  housing, land distribution, land development, agricultural  growth,  cattle  development,  connectivity, installation of non-conventional sources of energy for lighting purpose, social security or any other innovative activity meant for the comprehensive socio-economic development of PVTGs.

## IV.  SCHEME  OF  GRANT-IN-AID  TO  VOLUNTARY  ORGANISATION  WORKING FOR THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED TRIBES:

The Scheme was launched in 1953-54 and was last revised w.e.f. 1 st April 2008.     The prime objective of the scheme is to enhance the reach of welfare schemes of Government and fill the gaps  in  service  deficient  tribal  areas,  in  the  sectors  such  as  education,  health,  drinking  water, agro-horticultural productivity, social security net etc. through the efforts of voluntary organizations, and to provide favourable environment for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs).  Any other innovative activity having direct positive impact  on  the  socio-economic  development  or  livelihood  generation  of  STs  may  also  be considered  through  voluntary  efforts.    The  scheme  is  Central  Sector  Scheme.    The  grants  are provided  to  the  non-governmental  organizations  on  application,  in  a  prescribed  format,  duly recommended  by  the multi-disciplinary State Level Committee  of the concerned State Government/UT  Administration.  Funds  are  generally  provided  to  the  extent  of  90%  by  the Government.  The voluntary organization is expected to bear the remaining 10% balance from its own resources.

## V.  SCHEME  OF  STRENGTHENING  EDUCATION  AMONG  ST  GIRLS  IN  LOW LITERACY DISTRICTS:

The primary objective of this Central Sector Scheme is promotion of education among tribal girls in the identified low literacy districts of the country.  The scheme, revised w.e.f. 1 st April 2008,      aims  to  improve  the  socio-economic  status  of  the  poor  and  illiterate  tribal  population through the education of women.  The Scheme has been revised with effect from 1.4.2008.  Now it  is  being  implemented  in  54  identified  low  literacy  districts  where  ST  Population  is  25%  or more and ST female literacy rate is below 35% as per 2001 census.  The Scheme aims to bridge the gap in literacy levels between the general female population and tribal women and is meant exclusively for ST Girls.  The educational complexes are established in rural areas of identified districts and have classes I to V with a provision for upgradation up to class XII, provided there is sufficient accommodation for classrooms, hostel, a kitchen, gardening and for sports facilities. The  educational  complexes  impart  not  only  formal  education  to  tribal  girls  but  also  train  the students in agriculture, animal husbandry, other vocations and crafts to make them economically strong.

## VI. PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO ST STUDENTS:

-  Applicable to students who are studying in Classes IX - X.
-  Parental income from all sources should be less than Rs.2.00 lakhs per annum, which is proposed to be increased to Rs.2.5 lakhs.
-  Scholarship of Rs.150/- per month for day scholars and Rs.350/- per month for hostellers is given for a period of 10 months in a year, Scholarships are paid @ Rs.150/- per month for Day Scholars and @ Rs.350/- per month for Hostellers, for a period of 10 months in a year.  This  is  proposed  to  be  revised    from  existing  Rs.150/-  to  Rs.225/-  p.m.  for  Day Scholars, and from Rs.350/- to  Rs.525/- p.m. for Hostellers.
-  Scholarship is disbursed through the State Government/UT Administration.
-  Funds  shared  at  the  ratio  of  75:25  between  the  Centre  and  State  Governments/UT Administrations  and 90:10 for NE and Specially Category States (Jammu  & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) from 2014-15 onwards.

## VII.  POST MATRIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO ST STUDENTS:

-  Applicable  to  students  who  are  studying  in  any  recognized  course  from  a  recognized institution for which qualification is Matriculation/Class X or above.
-  Parental income from all sources should be less than Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum.
-  Compulsory fees charged by educational institutions are reimbursed subject to the limit fixed by the concerned State Fee fixation committee and scholarship amount of Rs.230 to Rs.1200 per month, depending upon the course of study is paid.
-  Scholarship is distributed through the State Government/UT Administration.
-  Funds  shared  at  the  ratio  of  75:25  between  the  Centre  and  State  Governments/UT Administrations  and  90:10  for  NE  and  Specially  Category  States  (Jammu  &  Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand) from 2014-15 onwards.

## VIII. NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ST CANDIDATES FOR STUDYING ABROAD:

-  The  Scheme  provides  for  financial  assistance  to  selected  students  to  pursue  Post Graduation, Ph.D & Post-Doctoral study abroad.
-  A total  of  20  awards  are  given  every  year.  Of  these,  17  awards  are  for  STs  and  3 awards for students belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
-  Parental/family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum.
-  Disbursement  of  scholarships  through  the  Ministry  of  External  Affairs/  Indian Missions abroad.

## IX. NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP & SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OF ST STUDENTS:

## (i) SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (earlier known as Top Class Education For St Students):

-  Scholarship is given to ST students for pursuing studies in prescribed courses in any of  the  246  institutions  of  excellence  across  the  country  like  IITs,  AIIMS,  IIMs, NIITs, etc. identified by the Ministry.
-  Total number of scholarships is 1000 per year.
-  Family income from all sources should not exceed Rs.6.00 lakhs per annum.
-  Scholarship amount includes tuition fees, living expenses and allowances for books and computer.

## (ii) FELLOWSHIP  (earlier known as Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship SCHEME FOR ST STUDENTS):

-  750 fellowships are provided to ST students each year for pursing higher studies in India for M.Phil and PhD.
-  Fellowship  for  M.Phil  is  provided  @  Rs.25000/-  per  month  and  for  Ph.D  @ Rs.28000/- per month.
- o Contingency  for  Fellows  in  Humanities  and  Social  Science  is  provided  @ Rs.10000/- per annum for two year and Rs. 20500/- per annum for the rest of the period.
- o Contingency  for  Fellows  in  Science,  Engineering  Technology    is  provided  @ Rs.12000/- per annum for two years and @ 25000/- per annum for the rest of the period.
- o Escorts/Reader  assistance  @  Rs.2000/-  per  month  is  provided  in  case  of physically and visually handicapped candidates.
- o HRA as per rules of University / Institution / Colleges.
-  The maximum duration for which the scholarships are available  is given below:

```
a. M.Phil - 2 years b. Ph.D exclusively - 5 years c. M.Phil + Ph.D -
```

2 years (M.Phil) and 3 years (Ph.D).

## X.  INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING OF TRIBAL PRODUCTS / PRODUCE (CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME):-

Under the scheme, Grants-in-aid are released to State Tribal Development Cooperative Corporations  (STDCCs)  and  Tribal  Cooperative  Marketing  Development  Federation  of  India Ltd. (TRIFED) which is a multi-State Cooperative under Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

## The scope of the Scheme: -

- 1) To give comprehensive support for people belonging to various tribes in the entire range of  production, product development, preservation of traditional heritage, support to both forest and agricultural produce of tribal people, support to Institutions to carry the above activities,  provisions  of  better  infrastructure,  development  of  designs,  dissemination  of information  about  price  and  the  agencies  which  are  buying  the  products,  support  to Government  agencies  for  sustainable  marketing  and  thereby  ensure  a  reasonable  price regime.
- 2) Sharing of information with Gram Panchayats and Gram Sabhas
- 3) Skill upgradation, development of utilitarian products for increase in value in market.

## Objective of the Scheme :-

The  objective  of  the  Scheme  is  to  create  institutions  for  the  Scheduled  Tribes  to  support marketing and development of activities they depend on for their livelihood.  These are sought to be achieved by specific measures like (i) market intervention; (ii) training  and skill  up-gradation of tribal  Artisans,  Craftsmen,  MFP  gatherers  etc.;  (iii)  R&D/IPR  activity;  and  (iv)  Supply  chain infrastructure development.

## XI.  'MECHANISM  FOR  MARKETING  OF  MINOR  FOREST  PRODUCE  (MFP) THROUGH  MINIMUM  SUPPORT  PRICE    (MSP)  AND  DEVELOPMENT  OF VALUE  CHAIN  FOR  MFP  AS  A  MEASURE  OF  SOCIALSAFETY  FOR  MFP GATHERERS (CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEME):-

This  Ministry  has  introduced  from  the  year  2013-14,  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme  of 'Mechanism  for  marketing  of  Minor  Forest  Produce  (MFP)  through  Minimum  Support  Price (MSP)  and  Development  of  Value  Chain  for  MFP'  as  a  measure  of  social  safety  for  MFP gatherers who are primarily member of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers whose very livelihood depends on collection and selling of MFP.

- 2 The scheme seeks to establish a system to ensure fair monetary returns for their efforts in collection, primary processing, storage, packaging, transportation etc. It also seeks to get them a share of revenue from the sales proceeds with cost deducted. It also aims to address other issues for sustainability of process.
- 3     The scheme envisages fixation and declaration of Minimum Support Price for the selected MFP.  Procurement  &  Marketing  operation  at  pre  fixed  MSP  will  be  undertaken  by  the designated State Agencies. Simultaneously, other medium & long term issues like sustainable collection,  value  addition,  infrastructure  development,  knowledge  base  expansion  of  MFP, market  intelligence development,  strengthening the bargaining  power  of  Gram  Sabha  / Panchayat will also be addressed.

## XII. SUPPORT TO NATIONAL SCHEDULED TRIBES FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT  CORPORATION  (NSTFDC) / STATE SCHEDULED TRIBES FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (STFDCs):-

NSTFDC a fully owned Public Sector Enterprise of Government of India, is provided with 100% equity share capital contribution by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.  The authorized share capital of the Corporation is Rs 750.00 crore.  The paid up Share capital is Rs 570.00 crore (as on 15.03.2017).  The main objectives of NSTFDC are:-

-  To identify economic activities of importance to the Scheduled Tribes so as to generate self-employment and raise their income level.
-  To upgrade their skills and processes through both institutional and on the job training.
-  To  make  existing  State/  UT  Scheduled  Tribes  Finance  and  Development  Corporations (SCAs)  and  other  developmental  agencies  engaged  in  economic  development  of  the Scheduled Tribes more effective.
-  To assist SCAs in project formulation, implementation of NSTFDC assisted schemes and in imparting training to their personnel.
-  To monitor implementation of NSFDC assisted schemes in order to assess their impact.

The STFDCs are catering to STs in various States and are provided assistance in the form of contribution towards share capital by this Ministry.  The ratio of its contribution is in the share of 51:49 between State and Government and Central Government.  The main objectives of the scheme are :-

-  Identification  of  eligible  ST  families  and  motivating  them  to  undertake  economic development schemes.
-  Sponsoring those schemes to financial institutions for credit support.
-  Providing financial assistance in form of margin money on low rate of interest; and
-  Providing necessary linkage/ tie-up with other poverty alleviation programmes.

## XIII. THE SCHEME  'SUPPORT TO TRIBAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE(TRI)':

This is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding by the Central Government to the TRIs directly or through State Government on need basis with the approval of APEX Committee of  the  Ministry.  The  continuation  of  the  scheme  has  already  been  approved  and  revised guidelines  issued  (2017).  Annual  proposal  is  appraised  and  approved  by  APEX  Committee usually  in  the  1 st Quarter/  FY.  Mid-term  Review  of  the  projects  sanctioned  to  the  State  TRIs under  the  Scheme  'Support  to  TRIs'  is  done  in  the  month  of  September.  Tribal  Research Institutes  (TRIs)  have  been  set  up  by  various  State  Governments.  TRIs  are  established  and administratively supported by concerned State Governments.

The basic objective of the scheme is to strengthen the Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) in their  infrastructural  needs,  Research  &  Documentation  activities  and  Training  &  Capacity Building  programmes,  etc.  Focus  of  the  scheme  is  to  establish  TRIs  in  each  of  the  Tribal dominated States. It is envisaged that TRIs should work as body of knowledge & research more or less as a think tank for tribal development, preservation  of  tribal  cultural  heritage, providing inputs to States for evidence based planning and appropriate legislations, capacity building of tribals and persons / institutions associated with tribal affairs, dissemination of information and creation of awareness. To recognize the heroic deeds of tribals, Government has resolved to set up Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums in the States.

## XIV.  THE  SCHEME   'TRIBAL  FESTIVAL,  RESEARCH  INFORMATION AND MASS EDUCATION)':

The basic objective of the scheme to identify  and recognize institutes/organizations as Centre of Excellence (CoE) to undertaking various research studies/publication of books/documentation including audio visual documentaries to fill the gap of research studies on tribal issues and Promotion of rich tribal cultural heritage as well as capacity building of tribal persons/institutions associated with tribal affairs, dissemination of information and creation of awareness.

Research  Institutes  and  Organizations  have  been  receiving  financial  support  from  the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for carrying out short-term research and extension work among tribal communities in the country. Ministry of Tribal Affairs have been funding to them on the basis of the proposals received in the first instance and studies approved.  The scheme aims at supporting and strengthening active research in Universities and reputed Institutions as well as Institutions with potential, including NGOs, Registered Professional Organizations and Autonomous Bodies working in the fields of tribal development and research. Renowned NGOs, Research Institutes and Organizations, where expertise exist and which have already made a mark by carrying out pioneering research in the field of study of tribal cultures and their development and extension work in particular subject areas.

The  Institutes/Organizations  declared  as  Centre  of  Excellence  will  be  provided  100% Grants-in-aid  by  the  Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs.  The  installment  will  be  released  only  after submission of draft report of the research study/documentation done by a particular institute/organization on the work approved by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Ministry of Tribal Affairs  shall  have  the  right  to  review  the  draft  report  and  any  modification  asked  for  by  the Ministry will have to be carried out by the concerned Institute/Organization.  The duration of research studies/documentation work report will be within a period of 8- 12 months from the date of sanction of grants-in-aid under the Scheme of Centre of Excellence.

The  grant-in-aid  is  released  under  this  scheme  for  various  field  like  documentation  of tribal  cultures,  which  includes  dance,  music,  songs,  languages,  dialects,  tribal  arts,  traditional medicines and sports, customary laws and religions. Research on Tribal Minor Forest Produce (MFP)  Rights,  Women  rights  in  the  Vth  Scheduled  Areas  and  the  VIth  Scheduled  Areas. Research studies on migration, displacement, resettlement and rehabilitation of minor and major project affected Tribal families/ tribal areas. Dissemination of various enactments/ regulations on money  lending  /  debt  redemption  meant  for  STs.    Documentation  of  Particularly  Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in respect of their population, customary laws and culture. Organization of awareness campaign amongst STs about basic minimum needs like primary health including pre-natal and post-natal health for women & children, drinking water and primary education; etc. Publication of issues related to research and documentation of the Scheduled Tribes. Organization of seminars / workshop on matters related to tribal issues etc. Documentation of tribal artifacts.

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## Annexure referred in reply to part(b) & (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Quesiton No. †248 for answer on  24-06-2019  by  SHRI  KANAKMAL KATARA, MP regarding 'PROGRAMMES IN TRIBAL AREAS OF RAJASTHAN

## The details of funds released and utilized during the last three years to State Government of Rajasthan under various schemes / programmes of the Ministry.

(Rs. in Lakh)

| Sl. No.   | Name of the Scheme /                                                           | 2016-17       | 2016-17   | 2017-18       | 2017-18   | 2018-19       | 2018-19   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------|
| Sl. No.   | Programme                                                                      | Fund Released | Utilized  | Fund Released | Utilized  | Fund Released | Utilized  |
| 1.        | Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students.                                        | 0.00          | 0.00      | 3284.79       | 3284.79   | 1716.12       | 1716.12   |
| 2.        | Post Matric Scholarship for ST students.                                       | 9800.00       | 9800.00   | 19912.49      | 19912.49  | 13598.95      | 13598.95  |
| 3.        | Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution                                | 10341.39      | 10341.39  | 10240.58*     | 2048.12   | 13769.23*     | 10467.53  |
| 4.        | Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)                   | 1331.00       | 1331.00   | 1038.00       | 1038.00   | 1008.00       | 0.00      |
| 5.        | Institutional Support for Development and Marketing of Tribal Products/Produce | 43.43         | 43.43     | 0.00          | 0.00      | 0.00          | 0.00      |
| 6.        | Support to Tribal Reserch Institure                                            | 0.00          | 0.00      | 169.25        | #         | 214.00        | #         |
| 7.        | Special Central Assistance(SCA) to Tribal Sub- Scheme(TSS)                     | 11702.90      | 11702.90  | 10051.83      | 10051.83  | 10327.93      | 2093.58   |
| 8.        | Grants-in-aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for welfare of STs            | 67.83         | **        | 14.50         | **        | 126.02        | **        |
| 9.        | Strengthening Education among ST Girls in Low Literacy Districts               | 148.78        | **        | 25.13         | **        | 168.17        | **        |