Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of Partic...
Statement 1:
PVTGs are present in all the states and Union Territories of India.
Statement 2:
Madhya Pradesh has the largest population of PVTGs in India.
Explanation:
Statement 1: PVTGs are present in all the states and Union Territories of India.
This statement is not correct. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are not present in all the states and Union Territories of India. PVTGs are a subset of Scheduled Tribes (STs) and are considered to be the most vulnerable tribal communities in India. They are characterized by their declining population, low literacy rates, and pre-agricultural level of technology. According to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, there are a total of 75 PVTGs in India. These groups are concentrated in specific regions and states, and not all states have PVTGs.
Statement 2: Madhya Pradesh has the largest population of PVTGs in India.
This statement is also not correct. While Madhya Pradesh is home to several PVTGs, it does not have the largest population of PVTGs in India. The state with the largest population of PVTGs is Odisha. Odisha is home to 13 PVTGs, which is the highest number compared to any other state in India. These PVTGs include groups like the Bondo, Didayi, and Hill Korwa.
Therefore, both statements are incorrect. The correct answer is option 'D' - Neither 1 nor 2.
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of Partic...
The Prime Minister will launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission in a bid to empower the tribals on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, which has been celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
Who are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
- PVTGs are a more vulnerable group among tribal groups in India.
- These groups have primitive traits, geographical isolation, low literacy, zero to negative population growth rate and backwardness.
- Moreover, they are largely dependent on hunting for food and a pre-agriculture level of technology.
- In 1973, the Dhebar Commission set up a separate category for Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs). In 1975, the Centre identified 52 tribal groups as PTGs. In 1993, 23 more groups were added to the list. Later, in 2006, these groups were named PVTGs.
- Currently, there are 2.8 million PVTGs belonging to 75 tribes across 22,544 villages in 220 districts across 18 states and Union Territories in India.
- According to the 2011 Census, Odisha has the largest population of PVTGs at 866,000. It is followed by Madhya Pradesh at 609,000 and Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana) at 539,000.
- The largest PVTG is Odisha's Saura community, numbering 535,000.
About PM-PVTG Development Mission:
- The Rs 24,000-crore project is aimed at the development of the PVTGs.
- It has been designed to bring critical infrastructure like power, water, road connectivity, housing, education, and healthcare to the PVTG communities living in remote villages.
- Under the scheme, about 11 interventions like the PM-Gram Sadak Yojana, PM-Gram Awaas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, and others will be taken to these target villages through the coordinated work of nine ministries.
- In addition, saturation will be ensured for schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna, Sickle Cell Disease Elimination, TB Elimination, 100 percent immunisation, PM Surakshit Matritva Yojana, PM Matru Vandana Yojana, PM Poshan, and PM Jan Dhan Yojana.
Hence both statements are not correct.
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