Lok Sabha Question No. 2960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-07
Subject: Development of Tribal Areas
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2960

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 07/08/2023

## DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL AREAS

## 2960.     SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to develop the tribal areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of schemes along with their present status; and
- (d) the details of the funds allocated in this regard, scheme-wise and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS

(SMT. RENUKA SINGH SARUTA)

(a) to (d): Union Government is implementing various schemes through sectoral Ministries wherein dedicated funds are earmarked as Scheduled Tribe Component (STC) [Development Action Plan for Scheduled  Tribes  (DAPST)]  for  tribal  welfare  and  development  across  the  country.  This  includes support  for  education,  health,  sanitation,  water  supply,  livelihood  etc.  As  on  date,  42  Ministries  / Departments including Ministry of Tribal Affairs are allocating certain percentage of their total scheme budget  for  tribal  development  under  STC  for  various  tribal  development  projects.  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 (MoTA) provides additive to these initiatives by way of plugging gaps. Scheme-wise details of funds allocated by different Central Ministries / Departments under their schemes are reflected in the Union Budget as Statement 10B which is laid on the table of the House and is also available at https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/stat10b.pdf. Prominent  schemes  implemented by Ministry  of Tribal Affairs for welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes is at Annexure.

Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2960 for answer on 7-8-2023

## Prominent schemes implemented by Ministry of Tribal Affairs for welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes.

- (i) Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Youjana (PMAAGY): The scheme of aims to provide  basic services and facilities in 36,428 villages having at least 50% tribal population and 500 STs across States /  UTs with  notified  STs  have  been  identified  for  undertaking  development  programmes  /  activities through  convergence  approach  to  bridge  gaps  prominently  in  8  sectors  of  development  viz.  Road connectivity  (Internal  and  Inter  village  /block),  Telecom  connectivity  (Mobile  /internet),  School, Anganwadi Centres, Health Sub-Centre, Drinking water facility, Drainage and solid waste management.
- (ii)  and  (iii) Pre-Matric and Post Matric Scholarship: These  are  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes implemented through respective State/UT administrations. This are open-ended Scheme covering all ST students studying in Std. IXth & Xth, (Pre Matric) and class XII and above (Post Matric) whose parental annual income is up to Rs. 2.50 lakhs. The contribution from Government of India is 75% and the state contribution is 25%. In respect of North East states and hilly states, the contribution from Government of India is 90% and the state contribution is 10%. In case of UTs like Andaman & Nicobar without Legislative Assembly and own grants, Govt. of India's contribution is 100%.
- (iv)   Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribes (PVTGs): The Scheme of Development of PVTGs aims  at  planning  for  their  socio-economic  development  in  a  comprehensive  manner  while retaining  the  culture  and  heritage  of  the  communities  by  adopting  habitat  level  development approach.  Under the scheme   funds are provided to the State governments / UTs to carry out various development activities for PVTGs.
- (v) Support  to  Tribal  Research  Institute  (TRI): Under  the  schemes  Support  to  TRIs  funds  are provided to the State governments / UTs research, documentation etc. based on their proposal.
- (vi)Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): It is a central sector scheme wherein every block with 50% or more ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, is to have an EMRS. There is target of establishing 740 EMRSs across the country. As on date, 690 schools have been sanctioned by the Ministry, out of which 401 are functional.
- (vi) Grants under Proviso to Article 275(1) of the Constitution: Under Proviso to Article 275(1) of the Constitution, grants are provided to state governments for various development projects undertaken by state for welfare of tribals and tribal areas.
- (viii) ' Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) ': The scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas  Mission  (PMJVM)'aimed  to  facilitate  livelihood  opportunities  by  promoting  more  efficient, equitable, self-managed, optimum use of natural resources, Agri / NTFP / Non-farm enterprises. Under the scheme funds are given for procurement of Minor Forest produce, Development of Value Chain through Vandhan Vikas Kendra and 'Institutional Support for Development and Marketing of Tribal Products / Produce'. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) is the nodal agency for implementation of the Scheme.
- (ix) 'Grant  -in-aid to Voluntary  Organizations  working  for the welfare of  Scheduled Tribes' :  The scheme is meant to enhance the reach of welfare schemes of the Government and fill gaps in the sectors such as education and health in service deficient tribal areas through the efforts of voluntary organizations.

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