Jharkhand
Jharkhand Government Gave Big Gift to PVTG Students
- 24 Aug 2023
- 1 min read
Why In News?
- Recently Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a major initiative for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) students of the state inaugurated free residential coaching for PVTG students at Dr. Ramdayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute in Ranchi.
Key Points:
- This is the first of its kind in the country, where such a scheme has been launched for the upliftment of PVTGs.
- Over 400 students belonging to eight tribes including Asur, Mal Paharia, Sauria Paharia, Birjia, Korwa, Birhor and Sabar of the state had applied for free coaching to prepare for the examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). 156 candidates have been shortlisted for free coaching.
- Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that out of total 32 tribes of the state, eight tribes of Jharkhand are listed in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
- He said that the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, i.e. PVTGs are moving towards extinction. In such a situation, it is the responsibility of the government to protect them and provide employment opportunities.
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