{"id":118390,"date":"2026-08-10T17:34:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=118390"},"modified":"2026-08-10T17:34:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:04:05","slug":"tribes-of-jammu-and-kashmir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-jammu-and-kashmir\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Jammu and Kashmir, Culture, List, Lifestyle, Schemes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Tribes of Jammu and Kashmir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form an important part of the region\u2019s identity, as it is home to a variety of <\/span><b>tribal communities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> living across <\/span><b>mountains, valleys, and high-altitude regions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, contributing to its rich <\/span><b>cultural diversity, traditions, and heritage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many of these tribes follow a <\/span><b>nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mainly engaged in <\/span><b>animal rearing and pastoral activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Major tribes such as <\/span><b>Gujjar, Bakarwal, Gaddi, Sippi, Balti, Changpa, and Brokpa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have their own distinct <\/span><b>language, customs, and way of life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and are recognized as <\/span><b>Scheduled Tribes (STs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, playing an important role in the <\/span><b>social and economic structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tribes of Jammu and Kashmir<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jammu and Kashmir are a land inhabited by various <\/span><b>Tribal groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, spread across the <\/span><b>Hill State<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making its <\/span><b>culture and tradition richer and colourful<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eight communities &#8211; <\/span><b>Balti, Beda, Bot, Brookpa, Changpa, Garra, Mon, Purigpa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Bakarwals, Gujjars, Gaddis, Sippis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were notified as <\/span><b>Scheduled Tribes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the <\/span><b>Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 1991<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the <\/span><b>twelve (12) Scheduled Tribes (STs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were first enumerated in the <\/span><b>2001 Census<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with population <\/span><b>1,105,979<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, forming <\/span><b>10.9% of the State population<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>1.3% of the country\u2019s tribal population<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major tribes: <\/span><b>Balti, Beda, Bot\/Boto, Brokpa\/Drokpa\/Dard\/Shin, Changpa, Garra, Mon, Purigpa, Gujjar, Bakarwal, Gaddi, Sippi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Bakarwal Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bakarwal Tribe is a <\/span><b>nomadic pastoral community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mainly found in the <\/span><b>Pir Panjal Range<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and nearby Himalayan regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are widely distributed across <\/span><b>Jammu, Kashmir Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing a strong pattern of <\/span><b>seasonal movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term <\/span><b>\u201cBakarwal\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes from <\/span><b>\u201cBakri\/Bakar\u201d (goat)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>\u201cWal\u201d (caretaker)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning <\/span><b>\u201cgoat herder\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which reflects their traditional identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main occupation is <\/span><b>animal husbandry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially rearing <\/span><b>sheep and goats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for milk, wool, and meat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They practice <\/span><b>transhumance (seasonal migration)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, moving to <\/span><b>high-altitude pastures in summer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and returning to <\/span><b>lowlands in winter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their lifestyle is <\/span><b>simple, mobile, and isolated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as they live in <\/span><b>temporary shelters or tents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during migration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They usually travel in <\/span><b>small family groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with their livestock, ensuring survival in harsh conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their culture, language, and dress show strong similarities with the <\/span><b>Gujjar community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, indicating close ethnic connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bakarwal men are often identified by their <\/span><b>long beards and traditional attire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting their cultural identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Balti Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Balti Tribe is a <\/span><b>Scheduled Tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mainly settled in the <\/span><b>Suru Valley of Ladakh and Kargil region<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are believed to have a mixed origin of <\/span><b>Dardic and Tibetan (Mongoloid) ancestry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making their identity culturally unique.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of Baltis follow <\/span><b>Shia Islam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with the <\/span><b>Noorbakshi Sufi order<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which plays an important role in their spiritual life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They speak the <\/span><b>Balti language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has strong roots in the <\/span><b>Tibetan linguistic family<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their primary occupation is <\/span><b>animal husbandry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with <\/span><b>horticulture, trade, and labor work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their culture reflects a rich blend of <\/span><b>Tibetan, Islamic, and Indian influences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, visible in daily life and traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their traditional houses are <\/span><b>flat-roofed, white-painted, and inward sloping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing strong <\/span><b>Tibetan architectural influence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also follow <\/span><b>Muta (temporary marriage)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and participate in <\/span><b>Sufi spiritual practices in Khankahs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Baltis are known for being <\/span><b>hospitable, culturally rich, and deeply rooted in tradition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while still preserving elements of <\/span><b>pre-Islamic beliefs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Dogra Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dogra Tribe mainly inhabits the <\/span><b>Jammu region<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and forms a significant cultural group of the area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are believed to be descendants of <\/span><b>Aryan settlers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who migrated and settled in the <\/span><b>southern hills of Kashmir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The community includes both <\/span><b>Hindu and Muslim Dogras<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting <\/span><b>religious diversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the same cultural group.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their primary language is <\/span><b>Dogri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has a rich tradition of <\/span><b>folk literature, songs, and oral storytelling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogri folk songs express themes of <\/span><b>love, bravery, sacrifice, and family relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, forming an important part of their culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage customs include practices like <\/span><b>Dohry (exchange marriage)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Chadar Pana (widow remarriage)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with <\/span><b>clan exogamy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their traditional dress includes <\/span><b>kurta-pajama and turban for men<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>pheran and headgear for women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, suited to the climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dogras are known for their <\/span><b>strong social structure, martial traditions, and rich cultural heritage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Changpa Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Changpa Tribe is a <\/span><b>nomadic tribal community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> living in the <\/span><b>Changthang Plateau of Ladakh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the harshest regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They survive in <\/span><b>extreme climatic conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where temperatures can drop to <\/span><b>-50\u00b0C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and altitude ranges between <\/span><b>3600-4500 meters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main occupation is <\/span><b>animal husbandry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially rearing <\/span><b>Pashmina goats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which produce valuable <\/span><b>Pashmina wool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also practice <\/span><b>barley cultivation, salt collection, and small trade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support their livelihood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They live in <\/span><b>portable tents made of yak hair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which help them adapt to their <\/span><b>mobile lifestyle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their society is divided into <\/span><b>regional groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each with its own <\/span><b>grazing land and leadership system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Changpas follow <\/span><b>Tibetan Buddhism (Drukpa sect)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while some have adopted <\/span><b>Islam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They strongly believe in a <\/span><b>three-tier cosmic system (heaven, earth, and underworld)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connected with colors and spiritual meaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals are treated as <\/span><b>sacred beings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and special animals are <\/span><b>blessed and never harmed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting deep spiritual beliefs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their wealth and social status are measured in terms of <\/span><b>livestock ownership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially sheep, goats, and yaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Brokpa Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Brokpa Tribe is mainly found in the <\/span><b>Dras Valley and Dah-Hanu region of Ladakh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are believed to be descendants of the <\/span><b>Dardic (Indo-Aryan) people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, giving them a distinct historical identity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Brokpa are known for their <\/span><b>unique physical features, preserved traditions, and cultural isolation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their language is <\/span><b>Shina<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which belongs to the <\/span><b>Indo-European language family<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and some also speak Balti.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main occupations include <\/span><b>agriculture, animal husbandry, and allied activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are famous for their <\/span><b>colorful traditional dress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially the <\/span><b>floral headgear worn by women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their culture includes <\/span><b>festivals, ornaments, music, and strong community traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They follow both<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/buddhism\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <b>Buddhism<\/b><\/a><b> and Islam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with <\/span><b>local customs and spiritual beliefs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Brokpa tribe is considered one of the most <\/span><b>culturally distinct and well-preserved tribal communities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Constitutional Safeguards for the Tribes of Jammu and Kashmir<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recognition under Scheduled Tribe framework:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tribal communities in Jammu and Kashmir are recognized through the <\/span><b>Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which formally identifies them as Scheduled Tribes and enables access to constitutional protections and welfare measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equality and protective discrimination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Articles <\/span><b>14, 15, and 16<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Indian Constitution guarantee <\/span><b>equality before law<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while allowing the State to make <\/span><b>special provisions for the advancement of Scheduled Tribes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring balanced social justice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Directive for welfare and development:<\/b> <b>Article 46<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directs the State to promote the <\/span><b>educational and economic interests of Scheduled Tribes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and protect them from social injustice and exploitation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Political representation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provisions under <\/span><b>Articles 330 and 332<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensure <\/span><b>reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in legislative bodies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including representation in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after delimitation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reservation in employment and education:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Constitutional provisions support <\/span><b>affirmative action policies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing reservation for Scheduled Tribes in <\/span><b>government jobs and educational institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, improving access to opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forest Rights Act, 2006:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The extension of the <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/forest-rights-act\/\" target=\"_blank\">Forest Rights Act<\/a> (FRA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Jammu and Kashmir recognizes the <\/span><b>rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities over land, forest resources, and traditional habitats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring legal protection of their livelihood base.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protection from exploitation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Constitutional safeguards, along with supporting laws, aim to prevent <\/span><b>social discrimination, economic exploitation, and land alienation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of tribal communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Administrative and welfare provisions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Various government schemes and institutional mechanisms operate under constitutional provisions to support <\/span><b>healthcare, education, housing, and livelihood development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Scheduled Tribes in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key Government Schemes for Tribal Empowerment<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This scheme focuses on holistic development of tribal villages by improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities, covering around 63,000 villages and benefiting over 5 crore tribal people.<\/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<\/b><\/a><b> (EMRS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Provides quality residential education to tribal students from Class VI to XII, with modern facilities aimed at improving academic performance, skill development, and access to higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-janman-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan<\/b><\/a><b> (PM-JANMAN)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) by improving road connectivity, housing, electrification, healthcare, and basic services in remote tribal regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Overseas Scholarship for ST Students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Enables meritorious tribal students to pursue higher education abroad, promoting global exposure and academic excellence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Promotes research, documentation, and preservation of tribal culture, traditions, and languages while supporting policy development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ensures coordinated efforts across ministries for tribal welfare, focusing on filling gaps in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Fellowship for ST Students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Provides financial assistance for higher education and research through a transparent digital system, encouraging advanced studies among tribal students.<\/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;\"> &#8211; Offers concessional financial support to tribal individuals for self-employment and income-generating activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/trifed\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India<\/b><\/a><b> (TRIFED)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Promotes tribal products through marketing platforms, supporting artisans and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aadi Mahotsav and Cultural Initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Organizes cultural festivals to showcase tribal heritage, promote handicrafts, and generate economic opportunities through cultural promotion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Aims to develop tribal-majority villages by providing basic infrastructure such as roads, drinking water, and housing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/national-health-mission\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>National Health Mission<\/b><\/a><b> (NHM) &#8211; Tribal Focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Strengthens healthcare services in tribal areas, addressing major health issues and improving access to medical facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tribes of Jammu and Kashmir include Gujjar, Bakarwal, Balti, Changpa and Brokpa, known for rich tribal culture, pastoral traditions, distinct languages and constitutional 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