International Fund for Agricultural Development

About International fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• IFAD is a United Nations agency that works to improve agricultural development and reduce poverty in developing countries. (HQ – Rome, Italy)
• It was established in 1977 in response to a global food crisis.
• Goal: To help rural people improve their food and nutrition security, increase their incomes and strengthen their resilience.

About Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)

• PM-JANMAN was launched in November, 2023, to improve the lives of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MOTA).
• The mission focuses on 11 key interventions across 9 ministries and departments, covering sectors such as safe housing, clean drinking water, healthcare, education, nutrition and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

About PVTGs

• The Dhebar Commission (1960-61): It identified disparities among Scheduled Tribes, leading to the creation of the Primitive Tribal Groups (PTG) category.
• In 2006, the PTG category was renamed to PVTGs, (Criteria for PVTG)
  • Pre-agricultural lifestyles
  • Low literacy rates
  • Small or stagnant populations
  • Subsistence economies.
• 75 communities in 18 States and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are categorised as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• Odisha has the highest number of PVTGs (15).

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