What is the percentage increase in the tribal welfare

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Union Budget 2025: Empowering Tribes Towards a Developed India Key Highlights of the Budget • Significant Budget Increase: The allocation for tribal development has surged by 45.79% to ₹14,925.81 Cr for 2025-26 from ₹10,237.33 Cr in the previous year. • Historic Growth in Funding: There has been a 231.83% increase in budget allocation from ₹4,497.96 Cr in 2014-15 to ₹14,925.81 Cr in 2025-26. • Major Initiatives: o Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA): Aimed at addressing infrastructural gaps in 63,843 villages with a total budget of ₹79,156 Cr over five years. o Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): Funding nearly doubled to ₹7,088.60 Cr to ensure quality education for tribal students. o Pradhan Mantri Jan Jatiya Vikas Mission: Increased to ₹380.40 Cr to support income-generating activities for tribal communities.