What are Scheduled Tribes?
- The term ‘Scheduled Tribe’ first appeared in the Constitution of India.
- Article 366(25) of the Constitution of India defines Scheduled Tribes as “such tribes or tribal communities or parts or groups of such tribes or tribal communities as are, for the purposes of this Constitution, recognized as Scheduled Tribes under Article 342; it is believed.”.
- Article 342 lays down the procedure to be followed in the case of the specification of Scheduled Tribes.
- Based on the 2011 census, Scheduled Tribes constitute 8.6% of India’s population, comprising 104 million individuals.
- Provisions related to the administration of tribal areas are made in the 5th and 6th schedules of the Constitution.
Scheduled Tribes & PVTGs
Scheduled Tribes & PVTGs: Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) are a group of people in the tribal community who need greater support and development. Out of 705 Scheduled Tribes in India, 75 Scheduled Tribes have been identified as PVTGs and are spread across 17 states and one Union Territory.
Let us learn in detail below!
Table of Content
- Who are PVTG?
- What are Scheduled Tribes?
- Criteria for Identifying PVTGs
- What are the Characteristics of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups?
- How many PVTGs are there in India?
- Issues faced by PVTGs in India
- Government schemes for PVTGs
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