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Uttarakhand Highlights Tribal Welfare Initiatives at Chamoli Conclave

Source:aninews ↗

Why It Matters

Important for UKPSC aspirants to stay updated on state-level welfare programs, tribal development schemes, and regional administrative events in districts like Chamoli.

Summary

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a tribal conclave in Chamoli district, where he underscored the state's ongoing commitment and special initiatives aimed at the socioeconomic upliftment, cultural preservation, and welfare of tribal communities in Uttarakhand.

Key Points

  • Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted various tribal welfare and development initiatives at a tribal conclave held in Chamoli district.
  • The state government focuses on improving education, infrastructure, livelihood opportunities, and healthcare access for the scheduled tribes (such as Bhotia, Tharu, Jaunsari, Buksa, and Raji) of Uttarakhand.
  • Emphasized the preservation of unique cultural heritage and traditional arts of tribal communities while integrating them into mainstream developmental schemes.

Prelims Trap

All five recognized Scheduled Tribes of Uttarakhand are classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

Aspirants often confuse all five tribes as PVTGs, whereas only the Raji (Vanrawat) tribe in Uttarakhand is classified as a PVTG by the Central Government.

Static Concepts Connected

Uttarakhand Geography & Social Structure

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

  • Jaunsari Tribe: Jaunsari is the largest ST group, primarily concentrated in the Dehradun (Chakrata tehsil) region.
  • Tharu & Buksa: Tharu and Buksa tribes predominantly inhabit the Tarai/Bhabar belt of Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital districts.
  • Bhotia & Raji: Bhotia and Raji tribes are distributed across high-altitude border districts like Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Uttarkashi.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Tribal Demography and Border Security Strategy

    High-altitude border districts like Chamoli and Pithoragarh intersect tribal habitation (Bhotia) with national security imperatives under the Vibrant Villages Programme.

  • PVTGs and Forest Rights Implementation

    PVTG classification of Raji (Vanrawat) links local tribal welfare schemes directly with central vulnerability criteria and forest rights (FRA 2006).

UKPSC frequently asks exact tribal demographics or PVTG classifications. Expect match-the-following on Uttarakhand's 5 STs and their districts.

Linked PYQs · 4

Linked PYQs · 4

  • 2025UKPSC_PRELIMSGS1

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

  • 2025UKPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the options given below: Statement 1: Vanrawats are dwellers of the Pithoragarh district. Statement 2: Vanrawats practised shifting cultivation until it was banned by the forest department.

  • 2024UKPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Durmital is located in which of the following district of Uttarakhand ?

  • 2024UKPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Temporary habitats in the high altitude pastures of Garhwal Himalayas are called as