Consider the following statements regarding Particularly Vulnerable Tr...
Criteria for Identification of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
• Pre-agricultural level of technology is one of the criteria for the identification of PVTGs.
• They usually live in remote and isolated areas, have a stagnant or declining population, and have a subsistence level of economy.
• They have distinctive culture, language, and practices that are different from the mainstream population.
• They are highly dependent on the forest and other natural resources for their livelihood.
Classification of Tribal Groups in India
• As per the Constitution of India, Scheduled Tribes (STs) are those tribes or tribal communities who are scheduled in the Constitution of India.
• More than 40 per cent of all the tribal groups in India are classified as PVTGs.
• Currently, there are 75 PVTGs in India, which are spread across 18 states.
• PVTGs are identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, based on the recommendations of State Governments and Union Territories.
Conclusion
Both statements are given in the question are correct. Pre-agricultural level of technology is one of the criteria for the identification of PVTGs. More than 40 per cent of all the tribal groups in India are classified as PVTGs. PVTGs are highly dependent on the forest and other natural resources for their livelihood, and they have a subsistence level of economy. They have distinctive culture, language, and practices that are different from the mainstream population. They usually live in remote and isolated areas, have a stagnant or declining population. There are 75 PVTGs in India, which are spread across 18 states.
Consider the following statements regarding Particularly Vulnerable Tr...
Union Finance Minister recently announced a mission for the welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the 2023-24 Union Budget.
Who are PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups)?
- PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups who are in need of greater support and development.
- Out of the 705 Scheduled Tribes in India, 75 have been identified as PVTGs and are spread across 17 states and one Union Territory.
- Government of India follows the following criteria for identification of PVTGs
- Pre-agricultural level of technology
- Low level of literacy
- Economic backwardness
- A declining or stagnant population.
- In 1975, the Government of India initiated to identify the most vulnerable tribal groups as a separate category called PVTGs and declared 52 such groups.
- An additional 23 groups were added to the category in 1993.
- Some Examples: Cholanaikayan (Kerala), Kathodi (Gujarat), Jarawas (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), Koraga (Karnataka)
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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