India, Feb. 2 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
India, home to over 10.45 crore Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals-comprising 8.6% of the total population-boasts a rich and diverse tribal heritage. Spread across remote and often inaccessible regions, these communities have long been a focal point of the government's development agenda. Under leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Budget 2025-26 reaffirms this commitment with a substantial increase in budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, ensuring holistic and sustainable development for tribal communities across the country.
Unprecedented Budgetary Support for Tribal Welfare
The overall budget allocation for the develop...