Decline in Child Sex Ratio in Tribal population

  As per the Census 2011, the Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) among Scheduled tribes population has shown a decline from 972 females per 1000 males in 2001 to 957 females per 1000 males in 2011. 

To address the issue of declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR), in age group of 0-6 years, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme has been launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development. The Scheme is intended to improve Child Sex Ratio across the country with the focussed intervention & Multi-Sectoral Action in 100 gender critical districts including tribal areas. The total project cost of the programme for the 2 years and 6 months is Rs. 199.99 crore with 100% Central Assistance.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in consonance of Article 275 (1) of the constitution of India the Government ensures welfare of women while providing grants to the States/ Union Territories under Special Central Assistance to the Tribal Sub-Plan. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements schemes, which are focused on the upliftment of tribal girls and women in the field of education and employment. Details of the funds allocated under the schemes being run for the welfare of the tribal population including tribal women are as under:-

S.No	Programmes/Schemes	Budget Allocation (BE) 2015-16(In Crore)
1	Strengthening Education among Scheduled Tribe Girls in Low Literacy Districts	40.00
2	National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) including Adivasi Mahila SashaktikaranYojana (AMSY)	70.00
3	SCA to TSP	1250.00
4	Grants under Article 275 (1)	1367.00
5	Umbrella Scheme for Education	1136.84
6	National Overseas Scholarship	1.00

Ministry of Tribal Affairs through regional consultations and its meetings has advocated and supported growing and consumption of traditional minor millets, green leafy and traditional vegetable in kitchen garden, rearing backyard poultry, and fishery. In addition, the Ministry has advocated regular administering of Iron Folic Acid tablets and Vitamin A supplements to pregnant women right from their cycle. Documentation of tribal crops and food, tribal medicine and practices to improve health and nutrition issues has also been initiated.

This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today.

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