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Dehradun Hosts State Tribal Festival 2026 for Scheduled Tribes

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Why It Matters

Important for UKPSC PCS Prelims questions regarding state cultural events, tribal communities (Tharu, Buxa, Jaunsari, Raji, Bhotia), and government welfare programs.

Summary

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the State Tribal Festival 2026 in Dehradun, emphasizing the preservation of tribal culture and heritage, and reviewing various welfare, education, and livelihood schemes dedicated to the Scheduled Tribes of Uttarakhand.

Key Points

  • Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the State Tribal Festival 2026 held in Dehradun.
  • The event highlights the preservation of traditional culture, heritage, and socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Tribes in Uttarakhand such as Tharu, Buxa, Jaunsari, Raji, and Bhotia.
  • State government initiatives focus on improving education, infrastructure, and livelihood opportunities for tribal populations.

Important Terms

Tribal Welfare Schemes

A state-led framework and allocation mechanism in Uttarakhand designed to channel dedicated financial resources proportionally for the socioeconomic development, education, and livelihood of Scheduled Tribes.

UPSC context

Crucial for UKPSC Mains (GS Paper 5 - Uttarakhand Governance, Social Welfare, and Tribal Issues), testing knowledge of state development policies.

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Government of Uttarakhand

The apex executive authority and administrative machinery of the state of Uttarakhand, responsible for policy-making, governance, and implementing welfare programs for Scheduled Tribes.

UPSC context

Important for UKPSC Prelims and Mains (Uttarakhand Polity and Administration), testing the structure, schemes, and governance mechanisms of the state.

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Prelims Trap

The Raji community is recognized as the largest tribal group or one of multiple PVTGs in Uttarakhand.

Aspirants often confuse the Raji tribe with the largest tribe or assume multiple PVTGs exist; Uttarakhand officially has only one PVTG (Raji).

Static Concepts Connected

Uttarakhand Geography and Tribal Culture

What are the officially recognized Scheduled Tribes of Uttarakhand and their primary districts?

  • Tharu Tribe: Tharu tribe is the largest group, predominantly found in the Udham Singh Nagar (Terai) region.
  • Jaunsari Tribe: Jaunsari community majorly inhabits the Chakrata region of Dehradun district.
  • Bhotia Tribe: Bhotia community resides in high-altitude border districts like Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Uttarkashi.
  • Raji & Buksa: Raji community is the smallest tribal group and a PVTG, mainly inhabiting Pithoragarh and Champawat.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Tribal Demographics & Uttarakhand Physiography

    Uttarakhand's five major Scheduled Tribes inhabit distinct geographical zones, from the Terai plains (Tharu) to high-altitude Himalayan valleys (Bhotia), mirroring the state's diverse physiographic divisions.

  • PVTGs and Special Central Assistance

    The Raji community's classification as a PVTG links state tribal welfare schemes directly with central programs like PM-JANMAN for vulnerable groups.

UKPSC frequently asks matching-list questions pairing Uttarakhand's tribes (Tharu, Raji, Bhotia, etc.) with their respective districts.

Linked PYQs · 2

Linked PYQs · 2

  • 2025UKPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    In which of the following year were the Jaunsari, Tharu, Bhotia, Buksa and Raji tribes declared Scheduled Tribes in Uttarakhand?

  • 2025UKPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Which programme was approved by the Union Cabinet in April, 2025 to develop border villages ?