What steps the Indian government is taking to design the Human Development Index for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Discuss the measures taken by the Indian Government to design HDI for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the country.
- The Government has identified 75 PVTGs in 18 States across the country and has decided to include them in the HDI calculation.
- A dedicated cell has been set up in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to oversee the implementation of the HDI for PVTGs.
- The Government has also formed a standard framework to calculate the HDI for PVTGs. This framework takes into account the specific needs and characteristics of PVTGs, such as their cultural practices and livelihood systems.
- The HDI calculation will focus on four key parameters - health, education, livelihood, and overall human development.
- The Government intends to use the HDI to track the progress of PVTGs in these key areas and identify gaps in development initiatives.
- The HDI will also help in designing targeted interventions and policies to address the specific needs of PVTGs and ensure their overall development.
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