July 22, 2025 5:25 PM
Tribal development accelerates with 200% rise in budget over a decade
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has witnessed a decade of transformative growth, backed by a significant expansion in its financial allocation and outreach. From 2013-14 to 2025-26, the ministry’s budget surged by over 200%, rising from ₹4,296 crore to ₹14,926 crore. This rise in funding has enabled wide-ranging initiatives targeting the holistic development of tribal communities across India. Speaking at the Aadi Mahotsav in February 2025, President Droupadi Murmu praised the decade’s a...