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    Question

    Which of the following statements is/are correct in

    regards to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)? 1.In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category 2.In 2015, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as PVTGs 3.Pradhan Mantri PVTG Mission was announced in Budget 2023-24
    A 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, which are less developed among the tribal groups. In 2006, the Government of India renamed the PTGs as PVTGs. On February 1, 2023, Government of India announced a Mission “Pradhan Mantri PVTG Mission” for the welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the Union Budget 2023-24. A fund of Rs 15,000 crore for the next three years has been allocated for the socio-economic development of the group.

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