🟩 Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through Minimum Support Price (MSP) & Development of Value Chain 🌱 What is the Core Idea? This scheme is a social safety net for tribal forest dwellers who collect Minor Forest Produce (MFP). The government ensures they get a fair price (Minimum Support Price – MSP)…
– A holistic scheme for tribal welfare What is PMVKY? Let us begin by understanding the basic idea. PMVKY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme — meaning that while the central government provides the major share of funding, states also participate in its implementation. This scheme is specifically designed for Scheduled Tribes (STs) — the tribal…
“Empowerment, not assistance. Saturation, not selection.”(A mission-mode scheme for total transformation of tribal villages) 🔷 Introduction: What is DAJUGA? Let’s suppose there is a village—remote, tribal-majority, often forgotten in India’s growth story.Now let’s say there is a government plan that says: “We will not just help one person or one family—we will transform the entire…
(Education with dignity and opportunity for Scheduled Tribe students) 🔷 Purpose: Why this Scheme? Let us begin with a basic observation: Most tribal children in remote areas lack access to quality education, infrastructure, and role models. EMRS was launched to bridge this developmental gap by providing: 🔷 Quick Overview Parameter Details Type Central Sector Scheme…
“Justice to the most vulnerable among the vulnerable.” 🔷 Introduction: Why this Scheme? Let’s begin with a basic question:Who are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)? These are the most marginalised among the Scheduled Tribes—with: So, PM-JANMAN is not just a welfare scheme, it’s a corrective measure. Aimed at bridging the developmental gaps for these…
Let us understand this scheme—of villages, tribals, development, and government intervention.This scheme is not just about money, but about social justice, inclusion, and dignity for a population that has historically remained on the margins—Scheduled Tribes (STs). 🔷 Purpose (Why this scheme?) The Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, or PMAAGY, is a centrally sponsored scheme…
Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) Aspect Details Type Nationwide Campaign Launched by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in December 2015 Objective Ensure universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Key Components 1. Built Environment Accessibility (govt buildings, infrastructure)2. Transportation Accessibility (airports, railways, buses)3. Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility (websites, documents, media)…
This is a scheme that goes beyond individual benefit delivery. PM-AJAY is a village-centric development programme, designed to uplift entire Scheduled Caste (SC) dominated communities, especially in rural India. Let’s explore this scheme from its vision to execution. 🧭 Introduction: Why PM-AJAY? We often hear about individual-centric welfare schemes — for scholarships, skilling, or housing….
Historically, Scheduled Castes (SCs) have been among the most educationally and socially disadvantaged communities in India. Despite numerous affirmative action policies, geographical and institutional gaps still exist — especially in service-deficient regions. The SHRESHTA scheme is a conscious attempt by the Government of India to correct this developmental imbalance, by placing meritorious SC students in…
India’s constitutional values — justice, equality, and dignity — demand that even the most marginalised citizen be provided the opportunity to live with honour. Yet, thousands of individuals, particularly from the transgender community or those forced into begging, often remain excluded from mainstream development narratives. Recognising this, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE)…
