India moves towards inclusivity through tribal empowerment, budget tripled in 10 years

August 8, 2025 3:14 PM

India moves towards inclusivity through tribal empowerment, budget tripled in 10 years

The annual budget of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has nearly tripled, going from ₹4,497.96 crore to ₹13,000 crore, and total tribal spending across 42 ministries grew five-fold to ₹1,24,908 crore under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) both in the past decade. In 2013-14, the tribal spending across ministries was ₹21,525.36 crore. DAPST encompasses over 200 schemes across key sectors including education, health, agriculture, skill development, livelihoods and sa...

Cabinet approves Rs. 79,156 crore Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to uplift tribal communities

September 18, 2024 5:06 PM

Cabinet approves Rs. 79,156 crore Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to uplift tribal communities

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with a total outlay of Rs. 79,156 crore, aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. This initiative will focus on saturating tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts, covering approximately 63,000 villages and benefitting more than five crore tribal people across 30 states and union territories. Key interventions of the program include housing, health, education, and ...