Ensuring Tribal Development

Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute approximately 8.6% of population of India numbering around 10.4 crores.

There are over 730 Scheduled Tribes notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India.

In keeping with the vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas,’ the Government of India has focused on development of tribes and conservation of their heritage and culture as a priority.

Challenges

• Health and education
• Loss of art and heritage
• Lack of access to finance
• Skill for entrepreneurship
• Livelihood, drinking water, sanitation, etc.

Government Initiatives

• President of India led the celebrations of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in November 2022 to ....