India, March 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Introduction

India is home to over 10.45 crore Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals-comprising 8.6% of the total population-representing a vast and diverse tribal heritage. The Government of India has demonstrated a strong commitment to the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes by taking several initiatives based on a multi-pronged approach.

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