Modi launches mission for most backward of the Scheduled Tribes
- The Prime Minister of India launched the ₹24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM-PVTG) Mission.
- This mission is for the holistic development of around 28 lakh PVTGs in the country.
Facts on the Launch of Mission
- The Prime Minister launched the mission from Birsa College ground in Jharkhand’s Khunti district.
- The mission was launched on the occasion of tribal icon Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary and the third ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’.
Features of the Mission
- Under the mission, basic facilities will be provided to PVTG habitations.
- These facilities include
- Road and telecom connectivity
- Electricity
- Safe housing
- Clean drinking water and sanitation
- Improved access to education
- Health and nutrition
- Sustainable livelihood opportunities
Tribal Welfare through PM Kisan Scheme
- The Prime Minister released ₹18,000 crore as the 15th instalment of the PM Kisan scheme which also helps tribal groups.
- The instalment will benefit more than eight crore beneficiary farmers across the country.
- The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is one of the world’s largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes
- The scheme aims to support farmers in meeting their agricultural and other incidental needs.
- Under the scheme, a financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year is transferred into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers through DBT in three equal instalments.
Visit to tribal legend Birsa Munda's birthplace
- The Prime Minister visited tribal icon Birsa Munda's birthplace Ulihatu in Jharkhand's Khunti district
- He paid floral tributes to him on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
- The Prime Minister was welcomed with locals dancing to the tunes of traditional instruments such as dhol and mandar.
Prelims Takeaway
- Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
- PM-KISAN