{"id":116513,"date":"2026-08-01T15:16:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T09:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=116513"},"modified":"2026-08-01T15:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T09:49:29","slug":"tribes-of-chhattisgarh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-chhattisgarh\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Chhattisgarh, List, Culture, PVTGs, Government Schemes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhattisgarh is one of India&#8217;s most tribal-dominated states, with <\/span><b>42 recognized Scheduled Tribes (STs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> constituting nearly <\/span><b>30.6% of the state&#8217;s population<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Census 2011). The tribal communities are primarily concentrated in the <\/span><b>Bastar division<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in southern Chhattisgarh and the <\/span><b>Surguja division<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the north. These indigenous groups have preserved their unique languages, customs, traditional governance systems, and forest-based lifestyles for centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Major Tribes of Chhattisgarh<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhattisgarh is home to several indigenous tribal communities, each with its own language, customs, traditions, and livelihood practices. These tribes have played a significant role in preserving the state&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, biodiversity, and traditional knowledge systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Gond Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Gond<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the largest and most populous tribal community in Chhattisgarh and one of the largest tribal groups in India. They are primarily concentrated in Bastar, Kanker, Rajnandgaon, Kabirdham, Kondagaon, and Dantewada districts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largest Scheduled Tribe in Chhattisgarh, accounting for a significant share of the state&#8217;s tribal population.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak the <\/span><b>Gondi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> language along with Chhattisgarhi and Hindi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally engaged in settled agriculture, animal husbandry, and collection of forest produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worship <\/span><b>Bada Dev (Persa Pen)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and several village deities associated with nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for <\/span><b>Gond paintings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, wood carving, traditional folklore, and rich oral mythology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice clan-based social organization with well-defined customary laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate festivals such as <\/span><b>Madai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Nawakhani<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and local harvest festivals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their traditional houses are built using mud, bamboo, and thatched roofs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for their deep understanding of forests, wildlife, and medicinal plants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Abhuj Maria Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Abhuj Maria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a primitive sub-group of the Gond tribe living mainly in the remote <\/span><b>Abujhmad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> forests of Narayanpur district. Due to their geographical isolation, they have preserved many traditional customs and indigenous practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classified as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-pvtgs\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhabit the dense forests and hilly terrain of the Abujhmad region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice <\/span><b>Penda (shifting cultivation)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and depend heavily on forest resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to follow traditional community governance systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live in small, scattered settlements with minimal outside influence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect honey, fruits, medicinal herbs, bamboo, and other forest products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow animistic beliefs and worship natural forces and ancestral spirits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional lifestyle remains largely self-sufficient and nature-oriented.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government initiatives focus on healthcare, education, and livelihood development while preserving their cultural identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">3. Bison Horn Maria Tribe<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bison Horn Maria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are another important sub-group of the Gond tribe, mainly found in Bastar and Dantewada. They are internationally known for their colourful festivals and unique cultural performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named after the ceremonial headgear made from wild bison horns worn during dances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best known for performing the famous <\/span><b>Gaur Dance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symbolizing bravery and unity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depend on agriculture, fishing, and collection of minor forest produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled in making traditional musical instruments and bamboo crafts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community festivals are accompanied by drums, flutes, and folk songs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow traditional village councils for resolving disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worship local deities and sacred groves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their colourful attire and ornaments are an important feature of Bastar&#8217;s tribal culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Baiga Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Baiga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among India&#8217;s oldest tribal communities and are revered for their exceptional knowledge of forests, biodiversity, and herbal medicine. They are mainly found in Kabirdham, Bilaspur, and surrounding forest regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized as a <\/span><b>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally avoided plough cultivation, considering the earth sacred.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depend on forest produce, medicinal plants, and subsistence farming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned for their expertise in traditional herbal healing practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are known for distinctive tattoo art (Godna), considered culturally significant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worship forests, hills, rivers, and ancestral spirits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice sustainable use of natural resources without disturbing ecological balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to preserve traditional songs, dances, and rituals despite modernization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government welfare programmes aim to improve health, nutrition, and education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">5. Halba Tribe<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Halba (Halbi)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tribe is one of the relatively advanced tribal communities in Chhattisgarh, with greater participation in agriculture, education, and trade. They are mainly concentrated in Bastar, Kanker, Durg, and Raipur districts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily engaged in settled agriculture and cultivation of paddy and other crops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak the <\/span><b>Halbi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> language, widely used in the Bastar region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered economically better off than many other tribal communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actively participate in local markets and commercial farming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate traditional festivals along with regional Hindu festivals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled in weaving, bamboo work, and traditional handicrafts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain strong community institutions and social customs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing participation in higher education and government employment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 29px; font-style: inherit;\">6. Korva Tribe<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Korva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tribe mainly inhabits the northern districts of Surguja, Balrampur, and Jashpur. They have traditionally depended on forests for their livelihood.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classified as a <\/span><b>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally practiced hunting, gathering, and collection of forest produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually shifting towards settled agriculture through government assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect tendu leaves, mahua flowers, lac, and medicinal herbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live in small villages surrounded by forests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow indigenous religious beliefs and ancestral worship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face socio-economic challenges due to geographical isolation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government schemes focus on housing, education, healthcare, and livelihood support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>7. Kamar Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Kamar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tribe is a small tribal community mainly found in Gariaband, Dhamtari, and adjoining forest areas. They have traditionally lived close to forests and relied on natural resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized as a <\/span><b>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically depended on hunting, fishing, and gathering forest produce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled in bamboo weaving, basket making, and wooden handicrafts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice small-scale agriculture alongside forest-based occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worship nature, village deities, and ancestral spirits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain unique folk traditions, songs, and dances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government programmes aim to improve literacy, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efforts are being made to preserve their language and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>8. Oraon Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Oraon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tribe is mainly found in northern Chhattisgarh, especially in Jashpur and Surguja districts. They are known for their agricultural skills and vibrant cultural traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily engaged in agriculture and livestock rearing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak <\/span><b>Kurukh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with Hindi and regional languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate festivals such as <\/span><b>Karma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Sarhul<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with traditional dances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for strong community institutions and social organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worship nature and ancestral deities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserve rich traditions of folk music, dance, and handicrafts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing literacy has improved their participation in education and public services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>9. Kanwar Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Kanwar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tribe is widely distributed across central and northern Chhattisgarh and is primarily dependent on agriculture.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major agricultural tribal communities in the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivate paddy, maize, pulses, and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect forest produce to supplement household income.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate harvest festivals with traditional music and dance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow customary village administration systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain rich oral traditions and folklore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit from government schemes for irrigation, education, and rural development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Culture and Traditions of Chhattisgarh Tribes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tribal communities of Chhattisgarh possess a rich cultural heritage rooted in nature, community living, and centuries-old customs that continue to shape their identity and way of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nature Worship:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most tribes worship forests, rivers, hills, trees, and ancestral spirits, considering nature sacred and central to their spiritual beliefs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional Attire:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Men and women wear colourful traditional clothing adorned with bead necklaces, silver ornaments, bangles, and distinctive headgear during festivals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Folk Music and Dance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dances such as <\/span><b>Gaur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Karma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Saila<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Raut Nacha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, accompanied by traditional instruments like the mandhar and dhol, are integral to celebrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Festivals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tribal festivals such as <\/span><b>Madai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Bastar Dussehra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Hareli<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Goncha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Nawakhani<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrate harvests, local deities, and community unity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional Art and Crafts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tribes are renowned for <\/span><b>Dhokra metal casting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bamboo crafts, wood carving, terracotta work, and Gond paintings, reflecting their close relationship with nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language and Oral Traditions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Languages such as <\/span><b>Gondi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Halbi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Kurukh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are widely spoken, while folk tales, legends, songs, and myths are passed down through generations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community Life:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tribal societies follow collective decision-making through village councils and emphasize cooperation, mutual support, and social harmony.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marriage and Social Customs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marriages are conducted according to customary tribal traditions, with elaborate rituals, music, dancing, and community participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional Knowledge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indigenous knowledge of herbal medicine, forest conservation, sustainable farming, and biodiversity has been preserved for generations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Government Schemes for Tribal Welfare in Chhattisgarh<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Central and Chhattisgarh Governments have introduced several welfare schemes to promote the socio-economic development of tribal communities through improved education, healthcare, livelihoods, infrastructure, and protection of tribal rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focuses on the holistic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) by providing housing, roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, education, and digital connectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aims to improve infrastructure and essential services in tribal villages through better schools, healthcare facilities, roads, sanitation, drinking water, and livelihood opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/ekalavya-model-residential-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides free, quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe students from Class VI to XII in tribal-dominated areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/forest-rights-act\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recognizes the individual and community rights of Scheduled Tribes over forest land and minor forest produce while promoting sustainable forest management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Van Dhan Vikas Yojana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encourages tribal self-help groups to process, add value to, and market Minor Forest Produce (MFP), thereby increasing household incomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/minimum-support-price-msp\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Minimum Support Price (MSP)<\/b><\/a><b> for Minor Forest Produce:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensures remunerative prices for forest products such as tendu leaves, mahua flowers, sal seeds, tamarind, and lac collected by tribal communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Aadi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Supports integrated development of villages with a significant Scheduled Tribe population by improving basic infrastructure and public services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Earmarks dedicated financial resources for tribal welfare in sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, irrigation, skill development, and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offers concessional loans, entrepreneurship support, and skill development programmes to promote self-employment among tribal communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDPs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Implements area-specific development programmes in tribal regions focusing on agriculture, irrigation, healthcare, education, housing, and livelihood enhancement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chhattisgarh Tribes include Gond, Baiga, Abhuj Maria, Halba, Korva and other communities known for their distinct culture, traditions, languages, festivals and forest-based 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