Government of India is also running a Central Sector scheme exclusively for the development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PTGs). In West Bengal, three tribes i.e. Lodha, Birhor and Toto have been declared as PTGs. These PTGs are domiciled in Paschim Medinipur, Purulia, Jalpaiguri and Sagar Block of South 24 Parganas Districts - Lodhas in Paschim Medinipur and Sagar Block of South 24 Parganas, Totos in Jalpaiguri and Birhors in Purulia.
Government of India grants special fund under Central Sector schemes for the development of these PTGs. This fund is mainly utilized for the construction of houses for PTGs and execution of infrastructure development schemes like road, bridge/culvert, Minor Irrigation, Const action/ Reconst action /Repairs / Renovation of Ashram and School attached Hostel / School Building in PTGs dominated areas and also to create income generation opportunities through various schemes like Goatery, Piggery, Agriculture, Ginger cultivation etc.
Demographic Features for P.V.T.Gs (earlier P.T.Gs)
|
PTG |
Population |
Literacy Status |
Total |
|||
|
Male |
Female |
Total |
Male |
Female |
||
|
Toto |
749 |
642 |
1391 |
585 |
477 |
1062 |
|
Lodha |
30,537 |
29,599 |
60,136 |
11909 |
7696 |
19605 |
|
Birhor |
163 |
170 |
333 |
39 |
24 |
63 |
During the year 2018-19 Government of India has sanctioned Rs. 574.00 Lakhs for development of PTGs of West Bengal. The Detail of the Schemes taken up for the Socio Economic Development of PvTGs are as follows: 90% of the said fund has been utlised.
|
Name of the PVTG : Birhore |
District : Purulia |
|
|
Sl. |
Name of th e Scheme |
Fund (Rs. in Lakh) |
|
1. |
Strengthening Service Delivery 10 Health workers @ 2 per habitations to be developed from the community - Mobility support |
3.50 |
|
2. |
PDS - satellite centre - 3 to be run by members of community tie up with F & S Department (Manpower cost is charged) |
1.50 |
|
3. |
Engagement of surveyor - Tie up with BL & RO (For Three months) |
0.50 |
|
4. |
Livelihood Training - Plastic rope making (100 participant) |
5.00 |
|
5. |
Equipment, Raw material for 1st phase production |
10.00 |
|
6. |
Kitchen garden, Backyard poultry, Drum stick & jack fruit plantation - 65 families |
6.50 |
|
7. |
Awareness IEC - health, education, livelihood |
10.00 |
|
8. |
Health Supply of medicated mosquito nets @ 2 per family for 65 families |
0.65 |
|
9. |
Infrastructure Connecting road 3 villages (3.5 km) |
5.00 |
|
10. |
Repair of dwelling houses - 30 families |
7.50 |
|
11. |
Construction of sanitary latrines - 15 families |
1.50 |
|
12. |
Replacement of asbestos roof - 17 families |
1.70 |
|
13. |
Construction of guard wall in existing water collection spot at Bersa |
15.00 |
|
14. |
Cooking utensils for community functions at Baresia |
0.15 |
|
Sum Total : |
68.50 |
|
|
|
Name of the PVTG : Toto |
District : Jalpaiguri |
|
Sl. |
Name of the Scheme |
Fund (Rs. in Lakh) |
|
1. |
Services of 10 facilitators for one year to continue to ensure 100% enrollment, IEC, TLM, School dress, Exercise Books, School bags, Pen/pencil, Special Coaching ( 250 students) |
6.00 |
|
2. |
Eco Tourism -infrastructure, water supply, Toilet facility Training on hospitality-2 units ( Group activity) |
20.00 |
|
3. |
Repair of dwelling houses-50 families @ Rs. 15,000/-per families |
7.50 |
|
4. |
LLIN mosquito net to cover 1000 families @ 2 nets per family |
8.00 |
|
5. |
Water filter for community use-10 nos. (School, Library, Community centre, ICDS, PHC) |
2.50 |
|
6. |
Approach road-7. 5 kms @ 2.5 lakh per km |
18.75 |
|
7. |
Construction of Sanitary latrines-50 families |
5.00 |
|
8. |
Culvert, Causeway, guard wall-3 u nits @ 5.00 lakh per unit |
15.00 |
|
|
Name of the PVTG : Lodha |
District : Paschim Medinipur |
|
Sl. |
Name of the Scheme |
Fund (Rs . in Lakh) |
|
1. |
TML, School dress, Exercise Books, School Bags, Pen/Pencil, (1500 students) |
52. 50 |
|
2. |
Kitchen garden, Backyard poultry, drum stick & jack fruit plantation - 500 families |
40. 00 |
|
3. |
Agricultural implements for Agri. Labourers -1000 |
10. 00 |
|
4. |
Repair of huts @ Rs. 25,000/-per unit for 500 families |
50. 00 |
|
5. |
Composite fisheries-100 groups covering 30 habitations ( 20 hectre water bodies) |
30. 00 |
|
6. |
Supply of medicated mosquito nets @ 2 per family for 2000 families |
16. 00 |
|
7. |
Connecting road -4.5 km @ Rs. 2.25 lakh/km |
10.125 |
|
8. |
Lift irrigation source -solar power submersible pump set -to be managed & maintained by Groups, field channel -5 units @ Rs. 7.00 lakh per unit |
35. 00 |
|
|
Sum Total : |
243.625 |
Summary Details
|
Sl. |
Name of the PVTG |
Amount (Rs. in Lakh) |
|
1 |
Lodha |
243.625 |
|
2 |
Toto |
82. 75 |
|
3 |
Birhore |
96. 10 |
|
|
Grand Total : |
422.475 |
