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The Maharashtra government has allocated ₹160 crore in the 2026-27 Budget to develop primitive tribes, including the Katkari, Kolam, Madia and Pardhi communities. The funds will be used to improve basic amenities, provide individual and collective benefit schemes, and incentivize tribal participation in addressing the high malaria burden in Gadchiroli district.
A total of ₹130 crore is earmarked for the primitive tribes, with ₹100 crore designated for basic amenities and ₹30 crore for individual and collective benefit schemes. The Pardhi community will receive ₹10 crore for basic amenities and ₹20 crore for collective benefit schemes.
The Maharashtra government issued a Government Resolution (GR) on 2 November 2026 to implement the special package for holistic tribal development. Beneficiaries will receive a minimum grant of ₹50,000 for individual schemes, and up to ₹7.5 lakh for collective ventures involving two or more beneficiaries.
The funds will also be used to organize awareness drives, health camps, document issuance, health education, and capacity building through residential camps in Ashram Schools. The initiative aims to empower tribal women, increase student attendance, and bring out-of-school children into mainstream education.
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