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EMPOWERMENT OF

SCHEDULED TRIBES

75 years of independence have
been completed. But not much
effort was made till 8-9 years
ago to bring the tribal society
into the mainstream, which made
unforgettable contributions
and sacrifices in the freedom
movement. A separate ministry
was created in the government of
Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, but

with the vision of 'Sabka Saath,
Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and
Sabka Prayas', the government led
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
has made serious efforts in this
direction.

n A tribal woman has assumed
charge of the country's highest
constitutional post of President.
Droupadi Murmu, who reached
Raisina Hill from a remote Social justice means that every section of society
forest area, belongs to the tribal should get equal opportunities. No one should be
community. deprived of the basic necessities of life. When Dalit,
For the welfare of scheduled tribe
n Backward, Adivasi, women, Divyang, come forward,
people and the development of only then the country will go ahead.
tribal areas, in 2022-2023, 41 -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
ministries and departments were
allocated Rs 87,584 crore in the
budget. n Foundation stone was laid for 50 new Eklavya model
n November 15, the birth anniversary residential schools in 27 districts, 740 will be built by 2026.
of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, was n TRIBES India – Aadi Mahotsav showcases a miniature
declared Tribal Pride Day. India, where the exquisite craft traditions of tribal artisans,

n Tribal freedom fighter museums weavers, potters, puppet makers, and embroiderers all
will be constructed across the converge in one place.
country including Bhagwan Birsa n TRIFED portal www.tribesindia.com promotes the sale of
Munda Tribal Freedom Fighter tribal products through e-commerce.
Museum in Jharkhand. National
Tribal Museum will be established n Emphasis has been laid on development under Act East
at Garudeshwar in the Narmada policy in the last 8 years in the North East region having a
district. large tribal population.

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