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What is the primary focus of the schemes by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
What is the primary focus of the schemes by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
- Building infrastructure for industrialization
- Funding for urban development projects
- Promoting sustainable agriculture techniques
- Employment-cum-income generation activities (correct)
Which of the following activities is included in the schemes for tribal communities?
Which of the following activities is included in the schemes for tribal communities?
- Training in traditional tribal arts and crafts (correct)
- Encouraging urban migration for job opportunities
- Development of high-tech manufacturing industries
- Establishing multinational corporations
What does the Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram focus on?
What does the Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram focus on?
- Training and developing value chain components for MFP (correct)
- Importing forest products from other states
- Creating reserves for endangered species
- Promoting commercial fishing practices
How does the government support activities related to Minor Forest Produce (MFP)?
How does the government support activities related to Minor Forest Produce (MFP)?
What is the goal of the Five Year Vision plan being formulated by the government?
What is the goal of the Five Year Vision plan being formulated by the government?
Which of the following models is used to ensure the market price for Minor Forest Produce does not fall below a certain level?
Which of the following models is used to ensure the market price for Minor Forest Produce does not fall below a certain level?
Which of these is NOT one of the activities included in the development of value chain for MFP?
Which of these is NOT one of the activities included in the development of value chain for MFP?
What is one of the sectors funded by the schemes for tribal affairs?
What is one of the sectors funded by the schemes for tribal affairs?
What is the aim of the Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST students?
What is the aim of the Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST students?
Which scheme is specifically aimed at ST students studying abroad?
Which scheme is specifically aimed at ST students studying abroad?
Which of the following schemes is focused on supporting particularly vulnerable tribal groups?
Which of the following schemes is focused on supporting particularly vulnerable tribal groups?
What is the purpose of the Grants under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution?
What is the purpose of the Grants under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution?
Which scheme promotes education for ST girls in areas with low literacy rates?
Which scheme promotes education for ST girls in areas with low literacy rates?
Which of the following schemes provides support for the development and marketing of tribal products?
Which of the following schemes provides support for the development and marketing of tribal products?
What is the focus of the Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Tribal Sub-Scheme (TSS)?
What is the focus of the Special Central Assistance (SCA) to Tribal Sub-Scheme (TSS)?
The Fellowship for Higher Education was previously known as what?
The Fellowship for Higher Education was previously known as what?
Study Notes
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Schemes
- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) funds various schemes related to tribal development.
- Schemes are demand-driven and cover areas like employment, income generation, and skill development.
- MoTA supports the establishment of micro and village industries for tribals.
- Skill development in traditional tribal culture areas like jewelry, painting, dance, music, culinary art, village tourism, and eco-tourism is also funded.
Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram
- This scheme focuses on value chain development under the Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through Minimum Support Price (MSP).
- The program aims to improve the market price of MFPs, expand storage facilities, and provide training for sustainable collection and value addition.
- The MoTA covers 100% of the expenditure for knowledge expansion, sustainable collection, and value addition training.
Other MoTA Schemes
- The MoTA implements various schemes for the overall development and welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs).
- These schemes include pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for ST students.
- The schemes also include funding for higher education of ST students, grants to voluntary organizations working for the welfare of STs, strengthening education among ST girls in low literacy districts, developing particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs), grants under Article 275(1) of the Indian Constitution, special central assistance to tribal sub-schemes, grants to tribal research institutes, and support for the marketing of tribal products.
MFP Scheme
- The MoTA's scheme for marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) through MSP includes activities like procuring MFPs when their market price falls below the MSP and setting up storage facilities.
Research and Awareness
- MoTA also supports research, information dissemination, mass education, tribal festivals, and other initiatives related to tribal development.
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This quiz covers the various schemes funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) aimed at tribal development. It includes details on employment, skill development, and the Van Dhan Vikas Karyakram focusing on minor forest produce. Test your knowledge on the initiatives that support tribal culture and economic growth.
