Development of PVTGs in Jharkhand (India) and Annual Budget 2023-24

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are the smaller and most vulnerable segment of the tribal group. They are living a tranquil and homogeneous life in dispersed habitats. They are not having for access to proper education, health care, economy and social security. Currently India is having 75 such groups scattered in 18 states and 1 union territory. There are many schemes and plans being implemented by the developmental organisations of India under the aegis of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Those schemes are for socio-economic upliftment. Conservation-cum-Development (CCD), has focused on the holistic development of PVTGs by giving more emphasis on infrastructure and human development. The method of community organisations is being followed to achieve the major objectives of the plan so that the problems. These problems can be resolved on the basis of the true identification of needs by the concerned level of Gram Sabha. The recent budget 2023-24 has shown positive sign towards the upliftment of PVTGs of India. Three new schemes are launched here. They are Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission, National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission and Central Recruitment of Teachers for EMRSs by the allocation of around 15000 crore rupees to the ministry of tribal affairs. This paper will analyse the recent and past developmental programmes being implemented by the developmental organisations in India keeping in view of PVTGs of Jharkhand.