Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Miscellaneous
- Launched: 28th October 2014
- It has been conceived as a comprehensive strategy to address the unique challenges faced by tribal communities in India, which constitute about 8.9% of the country's population
- It aims to empower tribal communities in India, recognizing their historical neglect.
- With a financial outlay of Rs 26,135.46 crores from 2021-22 to 2025-26, it focuses on the holistic development of tribal communities through integrated village development and capacity-building initiatives in education and livelihoods.
- It encompasses six steps aimed at different facets of tribal welfare -
- Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY)
- Revamps the existing Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Plan.
- Focuses on integrated village development in 36,428 villages with significant tribal populations.
- Targets critical sectors: road connectivity, telecom, education, health, and sanitation.
- Allocates ₹20.38 lakh per village, with a total expenditure of ₹7,276 crore planned by 2025-26.
- Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
- Aims to uplift marginalized tribal communities while preserving cultural heritage.
- Provides financial support to state governments for housing, health and education initiatives.
- Launch of the Pradhan Mantri PVTGs Development Mission with an allocation of ₹15,000 crore over three years.
- Awareness campaign underway in 100 districts to benefit every unreached PVTG household.
- Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRI)
- Facilitates research and documentation related to tribal communities.
- Financial assistance is provided to state governments and Union Territories based on proposals.
- Pre-Matric Scholarships
- Supports tribal students in grades IX and X.
- Available for families with a parental income of up to ₹2.50 lakhs.
- Funding: Government of India (75%), state government (25%), with higher contributions for Northeastern and hilly states (90%).
- Post-Matric Scholarships
- Similar terms as pre-matric but for Scheduled Tribe students studying beyond class 10.
- Aims to alleviate financial burdens and encourage continued academic advancement.
- Administrative Assistance for Project Management Units
- Funds allocated for establishing project management units in state governments.
- Ensures effective monitoring and implementation of schemes related to Scheduled Tribe welfare.
- Other Initiatives for Tribal Welfare
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools
- Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM)
- Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST)
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