Paragraph on PVTG Scheme Government has focused on developing tribal human resource with a holistic approach over the last 9 years. Government has launched a mission which will saturate PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities and stressed on education for PVTG's. A fund of Rs 15,000 crore for the next three years has been allocated for the socio-economic development of the group. Tribal communities are often identified by some specific signs such as primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness to contact with the community at large and backwardness. PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups. Due to this factor, more developed and assertive tribal groups take a major chunk of the tribal development funds, because of which PVTGs need more funds directed for their development. Which of the following states does not belong to the group of 18 states that have Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups? 1. Assam 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Gujarat 4. Maharashtra 5. Odisha

The correct answer is Only 1. Key Points PVTG Scheme and States Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are a subset of Scheduled Tribes who are more vulnerable among the tribal groups. There are 75 PVTGs identified in 18 states and one Union Territory in India. States such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha have PVTGs. However, Assam is not one of the states that have PVTGs. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Government of India has focused on the socio-economic development of these groups by allocating a significant fund of Rs 15,000 crore for the next three years. The mission aims to provide basic facilities and emphasizes education for PVTGs. Additional Information Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) were first identified in 1975, based on the recommendations of the Dhebar Commission (1960-61). The criteria used for identifying PVTGs include pre-agricultural level of technology, low level of literacy, declining or stagnant population, and economic backwardness. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is responsible for the implementation of the schemes related to the development of PVTGs. The Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana is a new initiative aiming to develop model villages among the tribal areas. The government also aims to ensure the inclusion of PVTGs in the mainstream by providing them with education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.