Context:
Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) completes 10 years.
Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY):
- Launch Year – 2014
- Type – Central sector scheme
- Objectives –
- To improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal populations.
- To preserve their cultural heritage and identity.
- Implementation – Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA)
Key initiatives under PMVKY:
- Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana – Focuses on critical sectors such as road and telecom connectivity, education, and health services.
- Pradhan Mantri PVTGs Development Mission – Launched in 2023-24 to provide essential amenities like secure housing, clean drinking water, sanitation, education, health, and nutrition.
- Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRI) – Facilitates research and documentation efforts related to tribal communities.
- Pre-Matric Scholarships – Financial support for tribal students before they enter matriculation.
- Post-Matric Scholarships – Financial support for tribal students pursuing higher education.
- Administrative Assistance for Project Management Units – Ensures effective implementation and management of various projects under PMVKY.
Read more about: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) Third Schedule
(b) Fifth Schedule
(c) Ninth Schedule
(d) Twelfth Schedule
Answer: (b)
