(a) the details of the schemes being implemented by the Government for development of primitive tribes including Adiya and Paniya tribes in the country;
(b) whether the State Government of Odisha has submitted a proposal for comprehensive development of Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) including Adiya and Paniya tribes;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the action being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI JASWANTSINH BHABHOR)
(a)& (b): The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Scheme of ‘Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)’ for the development of PVTGs. Grants are provided to 18 States and 1 Union Territory where 75 PVTGs are identified for undertaking various activities for the development of these tribes. This scheme is implemented through the State Government in accordance with their Community-cum-Development (CCD) Plan. Brief of the scheme is given at Annexure-I. The State of Government of Odisha has submitted CCD Plan proposal for the year 2017-18 for the overall development of PVTGs recognized in the State of Odisha. However, the tribes of Adiya and Paniya tribes are not included in the list of PVTGs which are identified in the State of Odisha. The list of 75 identified PVTGs in various States/UTs is given at Annexure-II.
(c)&(d): The State Government of Odisha had submitted annual plan proposal for 2017-18, under the above mentioned scheme, for undertaking various activities for the comprehensive development of PVTGs, which was considered by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, headed by the Secretary, Tribal Affairs. An amount of Rs.1022.00 lakhs has been approved by the PAC for activities in the sector of Education, Health, connectivity, Irrigation, Income Generation Activities, Land Development, Electrification, Social Security, Conversation of Culture, etc. under the Annual CCD Plan for 2017-18.
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Annexure-I
Annexure referred to in reply to part(a) & (b), Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 2344 for reply on 31.07.2017
Brief of the Scheme of Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Since PVTGs are the most vulnerable tribal community, it becomes necessary to allocate adequate funds from Central Sector/ Centrally Sponsored and State Plan schemes for the socio-economic development of PVTGs. In 1998-99, a separate 100% Central Sector Scheme for exclusive development of PVTGs was started, and the scheme was revised w.e.f. 1st April, 2015. The scheme covers 75 identified Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups among Scheduled Tribes in 18 States/ UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The scheme is flexible as it enables the States to focus on areas that they consider is relevant to PVTGs and their socio-cultural environment. Activities under it include housing, land distribution, land development, agricultural development, animal husbandry, construction of link roads, installation of non-conventional sources of energy for lighting purpose, social security including Janshree Beema Yojana or any other innovative activity meant for the comprehensive socio-economic development of PVTGs. Most of the State Governments and the UT of A&N Islands have formulated a “Conservation-cum-Development (CCD) Plan” for the Twelfth Plan period keeping habitat/hamlet development approach in view and in the format prescribed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The CCD Plans indicate the annual provisions for each financial year and also the agency involved in implementation of that activity. The State Government/UT Administration have been asked to ensure proportionate flow of financial resource for all PVTGs found in their State and the activities to be taken with a proper mix of interventions through the State/UT of A&N Islands. The funds are released to States/UT in accordance with the annual programme proposed for a particular financial year in the CCD Plan.
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Annexure-II
Annexure referred to in reply to part(a) & (b), Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 2344 for reply on 31.07.2017
Names of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) - State / UT wise
SN Name of States/UT Name of PVTGs
1 Andhra Pradesh ( including Telangana) 1. Bodo Gadaba
2. Bondo Poroja
3. Chenchu
4. Dongria Khond
5. Gutob Gadaba
6. Khond Poroja
7. Kolam
8. Kondareddis
9. Konda Savaras
10. Kutia Khond
11. Parengi Poroja
12. Thoti
2 Bihar (including Jharkhand) 13. Asurs
14. Birhor
15. Birjia
16. Hill Kharia
17. Korwas
18. Mal Paharia
19. Parhaiyas
20. Sauria Paharia
21. Sava
3 Gujarat 22. Kathodi
23. Kotwalia
24. Padhar
25. Siddi
26. Kolgha
4 Karnataka 27. Jenu Kuruba
28. Koraga
5 Kerala 29. Cholanaikayan (a section of Kattunaickans)
30. Kadar
31. Kattunayakan
32. Kurumbas
33. Koraga
6 Madhya Pradesh (including Chhattisgarh) 34. Abujh Marias
35. Baigas
36. Bharias
37. Hill Korwas
38. Kamars
39. Saharias
40. Birhor
7 Maharashtra 41. Katkaria (Kathodia) 42. Kolam
43. Maria Gond
8 Manipur 44. Morram Nagas
9 Orissa 45. Birhor
46. Bondo
47. Didayi
48. Dongria-Khond
49. Juangs
50. Kharias
51. Kutia Kondh
52. Lanjia Sauras
53. Lodhas
54. Mankidias
55. Paudi Bhuyans
56. Soura
57. Chuktia Bhunjia
10 Rajasthan 58. Seharias
11 Tamil Nadu 59. Kattu Nayakans
60. Kotas
61. Kurumbas
62. Irulas
63. Paniyans
64. Todas
12 Tripura 65. Reangs
13 Uttar Pradesh (including Uttarakhand) 66. Buxas
67. Rajis
14 West Bengal 68. Birhor
69. Lodhas
70. Totos
15 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 71. Great Andamanese 72. Jarawas
73. Onges
74. Sentinelese
75. Shom Pens