CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Naveen Patnaik government has expanded the jurisdiction of the Special Development Council (SDC), a unique targeted intervention in tribal areas, from nine to 23 districts intending to directly touch the lives of 84 lakh indigenous people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Faced with challenges on account of relative exclu sion, a steadily depleting livelihood base, illiteracy, poor access to rights and entitlements, and living in a subsistence economy, the tribal community has remained vulnerable to exploitation, distress migration and debt traps.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under this Scheme provides Land development activities, Improvement of Roof houses, Road work, Improvement of infrastructure in GTR schools, Drinking water, Economic development Schemes and training skills to the Tribal people living below poverty line.