Parliamentary ST Cluster Development Project
- August 21, 2022
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Parliamentary ST Cluster Development Project
Subject: Polity
Section: Tribal
Concept: The conference of Honorable MPs was held in Mumbai to discuss the upliftment of tribal communities in January 2020
Concept:
- Scheduled Tribe organizations called for a ‘Parliamentary ST Cluster Development Project’ which has been initiated in The conference of Honorable MPs was held in Mumbai to discuss the upliftment of tribal communities in January 2020
- Under which, 49 clusters in 15 states of India have been selected by 40 tribal MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. One development associate is appointed by the MPs in each cluster.
Following objectives must be achieved under the project:
- Increase in Rural/Local Economy
- Enhance employment opportunities
- Reduce forced migration due to lack of local opportunities
- Conservation of natural resources