GoI to launch two centres of excellence for Tribal Welfare

The Union Ministry of Tribal  Affairs is to launch two centres of Excellence for the tribal welfare. The centres are to be launched in collaboration between Art of Living and Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Highlights The aim of the centres is to focus on strengthening the PRIS and to train the tribal farmers. Each centre ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Centres of Excellence • Ministry of Tribal Affairs • Scheduled Tribes • Tribal Affairs • Tribal Welfare

Tribal Affairs Minister launched Tertiary processing centres under ‘TRIFOOD’ project

Two new tertiary processing centers have been launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in Maharashtra and Chattisgarh with the aim of increasing the value addition to the non-timber forest products collected by tribal forest gatherers. Key Highlights The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda launched the centers virtually under the “TRIFOOD” project, that ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Arjun Munda • Food Corporation of India • FSSAI • Ministry of Tribal Affairs • TRIFED

‘Tribes India On Wheels’: Mobile Vans launched by Tribal ministry

The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Sh. Arjun Munda launched the “Tribes India On Wheels” Mobile Vans, virtually on Wednesday. A total of 57 mobile vans have been flagged off in 31 cities. TRIFED has adopted the title ‘Go Vocal for Local Go Tribal’ to improve the condition of the affected tribal communities during this pandemic ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Immune system • Ministry of Tribal Affairs • Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana • Tribes in India • TRIFED

“Empowering Tribals, Transforming India” dashboard launched

NITI Ayog has launched the online performance dashboard named as ‘Empowering Tribals, Transforming India’, developed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The launch was made by the NITI Ayog CEO during the review meeting with the ministry. Details of the Dashboards This is an interactive and dynamic online platform that showcases updated and real-time data ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Empowering Tribals • Ministry of Tribal Affairs • Niti Ayog • SDGs • Sustainable Development Goals • Transforming India

Indira Van Mitan Yojana launched in Chhattisgarh: Highlights

On the occasion of the World Tribal Day, Chhattisgarh government has decided to launch Indira Van Mitan Yojana in order to make the forest dwellers in the state self-reliant. The idea is that the tribal people will be utilized for accessing the forest produce in the state and get employment also. Highlights of the Scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Chhattisgarh Government • Forest Produce • Indira Van Mitan Yojana • Ministry of Tribal Affairs • PMVDY • Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana • TRIFED