Upliftment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

A parliamentary standing committee has asked the Tribal Affairs Ministry to issue directions to all states and union territories for starting a special drive to provide caste certificates to all Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

  • PVTGs constitute the most vulnerable section among tribals and inhabit isolated, remote and difficult areas in small and scattered hamlets/ habitats.
  • There are 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India across 18 states and the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • The criteria for identifying PVTGs are: - Pre-agricultural level of technology, Low level of literacy, Economic backwardness and ....
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