The Development and Welfare Board for De notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) reported strong progress under the SEED Scheme in FY 2025–26, showing improved outreach and impact. This topic is important for aspirants preparing through IAS coaching in Hyderabad, UPSC coaching in Hyderabad, and UPSC online coaching.
SEED Scheme
• Launch: February 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
• Type: Central Sector Scheme.
• Outlay: ₹200 crore over five years (2021–22 to 2025–26).
• Implementation: Managed by DWBDNC through an online portal for registration and monitoring.
Such governance schemes are frequently covered in Hyderabad IAS coaching.
Key Components
• Education: Free coaching for competitive exams and professional courses.
• Health: Insurance coverage via PM JAY.
• Livelihood: Support for income generation activities.
• Housing: Assistance through schemes like PMAY.
These welfare schemes are important topics under GS2 and are emphasized in IAS coaching and civils coaching in Hyderabad.
About DNT, NT & SNT Communities
• De notified Tribes (DNTs): Once labelled as “criminal tribes” under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 by the British.
• De notification: Act abolished in 1952; communities were freed from stigma.
• Nomadic & Semi Nomadic Tribes: Move from place to place instead of permanent settlement.
• Distribution: ~150 DNTs and ~500 nomadic groups in India, together ~10% of population.
• Social Categories: Many fall under SC, ST, OBC; some remain outside these classifications.
Challenges
• Historical stigma and marginalisation.
• Poor access to education, health, housing, and livelihoods.
• High vulnerability due to mobility and lack of documentation.
• Committees like Kaka Kalelkar Commission, Mandal Commission, NCRWC highlighted need for targeted welfare.
Conclusion
By combining education, health, livelihood, and housing support, it addresses long standing marginalisation, but effective implementation and awareness remain key to success. For aspirants using UPSC online coaching and IAS coaching in Hyderabad, this topic is highly relevant for GS2 Polity and Governance.
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