Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
The Ministry has been implementing a 100% Central Sector Scheme viz., “Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups” for overall development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Under the Scheme, State Governments submit Conservation-cum-Development (CCD) Plans on the basis of requirement assessed through Baseline Survey. An Expert Committee in the Ministry examines CCD Plans and activities proposed for implementation and approves the Plan. However, funds are released to a State based on the availability of funds in a particular financial year, proportionate to PVTG population of the State vis-à-vis PVTG population of the country, receipt of requisite documents etc.
This information is given today by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Ministry Shri Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava in Rajya Sabha.
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MP:SS:rk (Development) 17.07.2014