CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Government of India is also running a Central Sector scheme exclusively for the development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PTGs). In West Bengal, three tribes i.e. Lodha, Birhor and Toto have been declared as PTGs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Jiban Sampark Project undertaken in association with UNICEF aims to generate awareness among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) in Odisha on various development and welfare initiatives of State Government, especially on women and child welfare.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scheme for PVTGs The Scheme for Development of Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), came into effect from April 1, 2008. The Scheme defines PVTGs as the most vulnerable among the Scheduled Tribes and the Scheme therefore seeks to prioritise their protection and development. It identifies 75 PVTGs.