Who are PVTG?
- Spread across 17 states and one Union Territory, the 75 PVTGs inhabit diverse ecological landscapes ranging from serene plains and lush forests to rugged hills and remote, inaccessible areas. These groups also differ from each other culturally.
- Their development is of utmost importance through social, economic, and educational development, which is characterized by limited access to development resources and infrastructure. For example, some PVTGs, such as the Sentinelese of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, are grappling with the challenges of a declining population.
- The Government of India has been instrumental in meeting the development needs of PVTG communities by implementing dedicated schemes since the 1990s. The Prime Minister’s Specially Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) Development Mission, introduced in the Union Budget 2023–24, is an important step forward. The mission is designed to improve the socio-economic status of PVTGs and bridge the gap in health, education, livelihood, and infrastructure. Collaborating closely with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, UNDP is actively strengthening the implementation of tribal development programs and policies at both the central and state levels.
Scheduled Tribes & PVTGs
Scheduled Tribes & PVTGs: Particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) are a group of people in the tribal community who need greater support and development. Out of 705 Scheduled Tribes in India, 75 Scheduled Tribes have been identified as PVTGs and are spread across 17 states and one Union Territory.
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Table of Content
- Who are PVTG?
- What are Scheduled Tribes?
- Criteria for Identifying PVTGs
- What are the Characteristics of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups?
- How many PVTGs are there in India?
- Issues faced by PVTGs in India
- Government schemes for PVTGs