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Central Government's Priority, Launch of PM-Vishwakarma
Tribal Child's Education Scheme for Traditional Artisans

n More than 3 thousand Van Dhan Vikas Kendras have
n 5 times increase in the number of Eklavya been established in the country. Now there is about 90
Model Residential Schools. In the 10 years minor forest produce on which the government is giving
between 2004 and 2014, only 90 Eklavya MSP. Lakhs of tribal people are getting benefited through
residential schools were opened. From 2014 more than 50 thousand Vanadhan self-help groups.
to January 2023, 690 Eklavya model
residential schools were approved in tribal n At present, there are more than 1.25 crore tribal
areas, of which 401 have started. members in more than 80 lakh self-help groups in
n More than 1 lakh tribal students have started different states, women are getting huge benefits.
studying in these schools. In this year's n In this budget, it has been announced to start the
budget, the recruitment of about 40 thousand PM-Vishwakarma scheme for traditional artisans.
teachers and employees in these schools has Financial assistance will be given to the tribal
also been announced. community under the PM-Vishwakarma yojana. Skill

n Scholarship to scheduled tribe youth has also training and support in Marketing their products will
been increased by more than two times. 30 be provided. New tribal research institutes are also
lakh students are getting its benefit. being opened in the country.
n According to the All India Survey on Higher n Tribal products should reach the maximum market, and
Education 2020-21, 24.10 lakh tribal students their recognition and demand should increase, and the
have enrolled in higher education institutions government is continuously working in this direction.
in the country. Bamboo was brought under the grass category and all
restrictions on it were removed.

Aadi Mahotsav, a powerful platform to connect tribal entrepreneurs with the market

n Exhibition and sale of handloom and n Cultural programs showcasing the rich
handicraft products of tribal artisans tribal diversity and vibrancy.
from across the country.
n Delicious tribal dishes from across the country.
n Special focus on Shree Anna and other forest n About 1000 tribal artisans participated
produce produced by tribal communities.
in the festival.

the central government is leaving no stone unturned areas, tourism and income opportunities are also
for their development. The government has given the increasing. Thousands of villages in the country
option of studying in the mother tongue in the new that were once affected by Left Wing Extremism are
National Education Policy which provides our tribal now being connected with 4G connectivity.
children and youth an opportunity to study in their own Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “Aadi
language and progress. Mahotsav is giving a new height to our ‘Unity in
As a result of several initiatives by the Central Diversity’. It is making the idea of ‘Development
Government, the number of Eklavya Model and Heritage’ more lively. Aadi Mahotsav is like the
Residential Schools in the country has increased infinite sky of India, in which its diversity emerges
by 5 times. In this budget, it has been announced to like the colours of a rainbow." It is an attempt to
start the PM-Vishwakarma scheme for traditional showcase the tribal culture on a national platform.
artisans. In this year's budget, the budget for The event celebrates the spirit of tribal culture,
Scheduled Tribes has also been increased by 5 crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional arts. This
times as compared to 2014. With better modern program is an annual initiative of TRIFED under the
infrastructure and increased connectivity in tribal Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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