{"id":42284,"date":"2024-06-10T10:37:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T10:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=42284"},"modified":"2024-06-10T10:37:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T10:37:24","slug":"identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying areas covered under tribal sum-plan, discuss the programmers initiated to address to their problems &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"47045\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bannner-1600-x-1600-2400-x-1392-px-1280-x-300-px-1024x300.png\" alt=\"PSP 2025\" class=\"wp-image-47045\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying areas covered under the tribal sub-plan (TSP) involves recognizing regions with significant tribal populations that require targeted development efforts. The TSP areas are primarily located in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand, where tribal communities form a substantial part of the population. These regions often face challenges like poverty, lack of access to education, healthcare, and basic infrastructure. To address these issues, several programs have been initiated. The Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana focuses on improving the quality of life for tribal people through better education, health services, and employment opportunities. Similarly, the Eklavya Model Residential Schools provide quality education to tribal children. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) aims to ensure housing for all, including tribal families. Other initiatives like the Tribal Health Care Research Program and the PESA Act (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) work towards enhancing healthcare facilities and ensuring self-governance in tribal areas, respectively. These programs collectively aim to bridge the development gap and uplift the socio-economic status of tribal communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f3da1309847\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f3da1309847\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction:\">Introduction:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Body\" title=\"Body:\">Body:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Programs_under_TSP\" title=\"Programs under TSP\">Programs under TSP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Addressing_challenges\" title=\"Addressing challenges:\">Addressing challenges:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\">Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/identifying-areas-covered-under-tribal-sum-plan-discuss-the-programmers-initiated-to-address-to-their-problems-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2020\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) strategy in India aims to ensure the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through targeted allocation of resources. The concept of Tribal Sub-Plans was introduced in the Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-1979) and implementation commenced in 17 states and 2 union territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Areas under Tribal Sub-Plans were gradually increased, at the end of the Ninth Five Year Plan (2002), 23 states or union territories were covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The areas covered under the TSP include regions with significant tribal populations, primarily in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and several northeastern states like<br>Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Areas included in the Tribal Sub-Plan are blocks or tehsils with 50 percent or more tribal population. The process of TSP development is led by the tribal welfare departments of the respective states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Programs_under_TSP\"><\/span>Programs under TSP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Education Initiatives:<br>\u25cb Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): These schools provide quality education to tribal students in remote areas, with a focus on holistic development.<br>\u25cb Post Matric Scholarships: Financial aid for ST students pursuing higher education to reduce dropout rates.<br>\u25cb Ashram Schools: Residential schools providing primary and secondary education to tribal children.<\/li><li>Healthcare Programs:<br>\u25cb Special Central Assistance (SCA) to TSP: Funds allocated for health infrastructure, mobile health units, and telemedicine services in tribal areas.<br>\u25cb Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY): Aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality by encouraging institutional deliveries among tribal women.<\/li><li>Livelihood and Employment:<br>\u25cb Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana: Focuses on the comprehensive development of tribal areas by improving infrastructure, creating employment opportunities, and enhancing quality of life.<br>\u25cb Skill Development Programs: Initiatives like the Skill India Mission, providing vocational training and employment opportunities to tribal youth.<\/li><li>Agriculture and Allied Activities:<br>\u25cb Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA): Supports agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and irrigation projects tailored to the needs of tribal farmers.<br>\u25cb Minor Forest Produce (MFP) Development: Encourages sustainable harvesting and value addition of minor forest products, which are a significant source of income for many tribal communities.<\/li><li>Infrastructure Development:<br>\u25cb Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): Enhances rural connectivity in tribal areas, improving access to markets, healthcare, and education.<br>\u25cb National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP): Provides safe drinking water in tribal regions.<\/li><li>Housing and Basic Amenities:<br>\u25cb Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): Affordable housing for tribal families under various schemes tailored to rural and urban settings.<br>\u25cb Saubhagya Scheme: Ensures household electrification in tribal areas.<\/li><li>Social and Cultural Development:<br>\u25cb Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs): Document and promote tribal culture, traditions, and knowledge systems.<br>\u25cb Special Central Assistance (SCA) for tribal festivals and fairs: Financial support for the preservation and celebration of tribal heritage.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_challenges\"><\/span>Addressing challenges:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These programs are designed to address various challenges faced by tribal communities, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Education and Literacy: High dropout rates and lack of access to quality education.<\/li><li>Healthcare: High maternal and infant mortality rates, malnutrition, and limited access to healthcare facilities.<\/li><li>Economic Development: Unemployment, underemployment, and dependency on traditional agriculture and forest produce.<\/li><li>Infrastructure: Poor connectivity, inadequate housing, and lack of basic amenities like water and electricity.<\/li><li>Cultural Preservation: Erosion of traditional knowledge, languages, and cultural practices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tribal Sub-Plan strategy ensures that a proportionate amount of funds from various sectors are earmarked for tribal development, promoting inclusive growth and helping to bridge the socio-economic gap between tribal and non-tribal populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; 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