{"id":42477,"date":"2025-11-27T16:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=42477"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:46:08","slug":"tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribal Welfare Initiatives 2025: Vice-President Reviews Ministry of Tribal Affairs Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Tribal_welfare_initiatives_2025_Vice-President_reviews_Ministry_of_Tribal_Affairs_schemes_including_EMRS_expansion_PM-JANMAN_Adi_Karmayogi_Abhiyan_health_education_and_tribal_development_programs\" >Tribal welfare initiatives 2025: Vice-President reviews Ministry of Tribal Affairs schemes including EMRS expansion, PM-JANMAN, Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, health, education, and tribal development programs.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Vice-President_Reviews_Major_Initiatives_of_the_Ministry_of_Tribal_Affairs_%E2%80%94_Empowerment_Push_for_Tribal_Communities_2025\" >Vice-President Reviews Major Initiatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs \u2014 Empowerment Push for Tribal Communities (2025)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Overview_of_the_Meeting\" >Overview of the Meeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Major_Budget_Boost_for_Tribal_Welfare\" >Major Budget Boost for Tribal Welfare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Education_%E2%80%94_Expanding_EMRS_Strengthening_School-to-University_Pathways\" >Education \u2014 Expanding EMRS &amp; Strengthening School-to-University Pathways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Holistic_Development_Key_Flagship_Schemes\" >Holistic Development: Key Flagship Schemes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Health_Initiatives_%E2%80%94_Addressing_Sickle_Cell_Anaemia_Tribal_Health\" >Health Initiatives \u2014 Addressing Sickle Cell Anaemia &amp; Tribal Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Livelihood_Culture_Tribal_Heritage_Preservation\" >Livelihood, Culture &amp; Tribal Heritage Preservation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Challenges_Way_Forward\" >Challenges &amp; Way Forward<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tribal_welfare_initiatives_2025_Vice-President_reviews_Ministry_of_Tribal_Affairs_schemes_including_EMRS_expansion_PM-JANMAN_Adi_Karmayogi_Abhiyan_health_education_and_tribal_development_programs\"><\/span>Tribal welfare initiatives 2025: Vice-President reviews Ministry of Tribal Affairs schemes including EMRS expansion, PM-JANMAN, Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, health, education, and tribal development programs.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vice-President_Reviews_Major_Initiatives_of_the_Ministry_of_Tribal_Affairs_%E2%80%94_Empowerment_Push_for_Tribal_Communities_2025\"><\/span>Vice-President Reviews Major Initiatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs \u2014 Empowerment Push for Tribal Communities (2025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Meeting\"><\/span>Overview of the Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, recently reviewed a comprehensive presentation by the Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and senior officials, detailing the key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) aimed at uplifting tribal communities across the country. The meeting \u2014 held at Parliament House \u2014 covered a wide spectrum of welfare programmes focused on education, health, livelihoods, cultural preservation, and tribal rights. The Vice-President welcomed the substantial growth in the Ministry\u2019s budget and urged enhanced academic support, robust linkages between schools and higher-education institutions, and urgent health interventions \u2014 particularly in tribal-dominated and remote areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Budget_Boost_for_Tribal_Welfare\"><\/span>Major Budget Boost for Tribal Welfare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most significant highlights shared during the briefing was the substantial increase in the Ministry\u2019s budget outlay over the last decade-plus. The allocation for 2025\u201326 has nearly tripled compared to 2014\u201315 \u2014 rising from roughly \u20b94,500 crore to almost \u20b915,000 crore. This sharp rise underscores the government\u2019s renewed commitment to intensify efforts related to tribal development, education, infrastructure, and wellbeing of vulnerable tribal communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education_%E2%80%94_Expanding_EMRS_Strengthening_School-to-University_Pathways\"><\/span>Education \u2014 Expanding EMRS &amp; Strengthening School-to-University Pathways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education remains central to the MoTA\u2019s tribal upliftment strategy. To this end, the network of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) has been significantly expanded. As of mid-2025, 728 EMRSs have been approved across tribal areas, out of which 479 are functional. Over 1.38 lakh tribal students are currently enrolled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, the Vice-President stressed the urgency of creating strong school-to-university linkages so that tribal students \u2014 once they complete schooling \u2014 can smoothly transition to higher education including universities and technical institutions. He called for continuous academic support and improved monitoring to reduce dropout rates among tribal youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holistic_Development_Key_Flagship_Schemes\"><\/span>Holistic Development: Key Flagship Schemes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry\u2019s welfare agenda spans multiple sectors and is driven by a set of flagship schemes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PM-JANMAN<\/strong> \u2014 Aimed at Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), this scheme ensures access to basic necessities like education, healthcare, housing, clean water, and other essential services. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan<\/strong> \u2014 This scheme seeks infrastructure saturation in tribal villages. Under this scheme, tribal habitations are to be provided roads, electricity, digital connectivity, schools, health centres, and other essential civic amenities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan<\/strong> \u2014 A unique initiative aiming to build institutional capacity and leadership within tribal communities. It seeks to empower tribal youth and officials with administrative, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills, facilitating better governance and community-led development. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Initiatives_%E2%80%94_Addressing_Sickle_Cell_Anaemia_Tribal_Health\"><\/span>Health Initiatives \u2014 Addressing Sickle Cell Anaemia &amp; Tribal Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A persistent health challenge in many tribal regions is the high prevalence of genetic disorders like sickle-cell anaemia. During the briefing, MoTA highlighted ongoing health campaigns focused on widespread screening, early diagnosis, improved access to treatment and counselling, and strengthening health infrastructure in remote tribal belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vice-President commended these efforts, emphasizing that closing the medical care access gap is critical for improving health outcomes among tribal populations. He urged sustained focus on such interventions and better delivery mechanisms in hard-to-reach areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Livelihood_Culture_Tribal_Heritage_Preservation\"><\/span>Livelihood, Culture &amp; Tribal Heritage Preservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welfare efforts under MoTA are not limited to education and health. The Ministry is also investing in preserving tribal art, culture, traditions, and heritage. It supports traditional skills such as handicrafts, forest-produce collection, tribal entrepreneurship, and small-scale enterprises through financial assistance, training, and market-linkage support. This dual approach aims to preserve tribal identity while boosting sustainable livelihoods and economic self-reliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Way_Forward\"><\/span>Challenges &amp; Way Forward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the significant progress, the Vice-President and the Ministry recognized persistent challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensuring that welfare schemes effectively reach every tribal household without leakages. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing dropout rates and facilitating better access to higher education among tribal youth. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridging gaps in health infrastructure and extending medical services to remote tribal regions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging active community participation to ensure better implementation and sustainability of initiatives. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his concluding remarks, the Vice-President emphasized that the vision of a \u201cViksit Bharat\u201d (Developed India) can only be realized when tribal communities are fully included in the nation\u2019s development story \u2014 socially, economically, and culturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Tribal-welfare-initiatives-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Tribal welfare initiatives 2025\" title=\"Tribal welfare initiatives 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tribal welfare initiatives 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This update on tribal welfare initiatives is crucial for government-exam aspirants \u2014 especially those preparing for civil services, public administration, or social-sector recruitment \u2014 because it underscores the evolving role of the government in ensuring inclusive development. The substantial increase in budget allocation signals that tribal development is a high priority, which may influence future policies, legislation, and welfare schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the details of schemes such as EMRS expansion, PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Abhiyan, and Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan provides aspirants with key information that might appear in general studies or current affairs sections of exams. It reflects India\u2019s socio-economic policy focus, welfare governance model, and government\u2019s approach toward marginalized communities \u2014 often themes in civil service interviews, mains answers, and essay writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, the health and livelihood interventions \u2014 especially concerning tribal health issues like sickle-cell anaemia \u2014 highlight public health, social justice, and rural development priorities of the government. For officers in policing, civil administration, social welfare, or rural development roles, knowing about such government strategies is vital for informed decision-making, inclusive governance, and field-level implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the emphasis on preserving tribal culture and heritage alongside economic upliftment reflects a holistic and integrated development model. For aspirants aiming for social-sector roles such as teachers, civil servants, or NGOs, this knowledge is pivotal to understand India\u2019s diversity-centric welfare governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has been the nodal agency for formulating and implementing policies, programmes, and legislation for the socio-economic development, protection of rights, and welfare of tribal communities in India. Over decades, it has introduced schemes related to education, health, livelihood, forest rights, and more. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The concept of residential schools for tribal children \u2014 now institutionalised through EMRS \u2014 dates back to earlier efforts to provide quality education to remote tribal areas lacking infrastructure. EMRS aims to bridge educational disparities and integrate tribal youth into mainstream education. The 2025 expansion (728 approved schools) reflects a major scaling-up compared to earlier years. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In recent years, increasing recognition of tribal health challenges \u2014 especially genetic disorders like sickle cell anaemia \u2014 has led to special health drives and targeted campaigns. The 2025 meeting\u2019s emphasis on health interventions shows that tribal health is a growing priority under national welfare planning. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The adoption of schemes like the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan reflects a shift from welfare-only approach to capacity-building and self-reliance \u2014 enabling tribal youth to become stakeholders in governance, entrepreneurship, and social service. This marks a new chapter in tribal policy \u2014 from aid-based to empowerment-based framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Ministry of Tribal Affairs\u2019 budget has nearly trebled from ~\u20b94,500 crore in 2014\u201315 to around \u20b915,000 crore in 2025\u201326, showing renewed commitment to tribal welfare.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): 728 approved, 479 functional, enrolling over 1.38 lakh tribal students \u2014 aiming to improve access to quality education in remote tribal regions. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Flagship schemes such as PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Abhiyan, and Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan are central to the Ministry\u2019s holistic development plan, covering infrastructure, livelihood, capacity-building and rights.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Health has emerged as a priority, with targeted campaigns against sickle cell anaemia and efforts to strengthen healthcare access and services in tribal regions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>For sustainable and inclusive growth, the government aims not only to provide welfare but also to build tribal leadership, preserve cultural heritage, support traditional livelihoods and facilitate transition to higher education and entrepreneurship.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tribal welfare initiatives 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Who recently reviewed the Ministry of Tribal Affairs\u2019 initiatives?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, reviewed the Ministry\u2019s major initiatives along with the Tribal Affairs Minister and officials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. How much has the Ministry of Tribal Affairs\u2019 budget increased in 2025\u201326 compared to 2014\u201315?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The budget has nearly tripled, rising from approximately \u20b94,500 crore in 2014\u201315 to around \u20b915,000 crore in 2025\u201326.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. What are Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EMRS are residential schools established in tribal areas to provide quality education and reduce educational disparities among tribal students. As of 2025, 728 EMRS have been approved, with 479 functional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Name some flagship schemes of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan are key schemes aimed at welfare, capacity-building, and sustainable development of tribal communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. What health initiatives are being prioritized for tribal populations?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screening and treatment for sickle cell anaemia, improved healthcare access, and strengthening health infrastructure in remote tribal areas are the focus of MoTA\u2019s health interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. How does the Ministry preserve tribal culture while promoting development?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By supporting traditional skills, handicrafts, entrepreneurship, and market linkages, the Ministry ensures cultural preservation along with economic upliftment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Why is this news relevant for government exams?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowledge of government schemes, budget allocations, tribal development policies, and welfare initiatives is crucial for exams like UPSC, PSCs, banking, railways, defence, and teaching roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a 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