- It is a sub-categorization of a Scheduled Tribe within India that is much more vulnerable than the typically Scheduled Tribes. A total of 75 PVTGs can be found all over India.
- Some characteristics of PVTGs include:
- Low literacy levels, Primitive traits, Geographical isolation, Zero to negative population growth rate, and Backwardness.
- Some of the developmental plans include:
- Agricultural and Cattle Development: To increase income that can sustain them.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure Development in Their Areas that are Basically Desirable. - Basic Facilities: to include roads, telecommunications, electricity, safe houses, clean drinking water, and sanitation.
- Agricultural and Cattle Development: To increase income that can sustain them.
Some examples of PVTGs include:
- Gujarat: Kotwalia, Kolgha, Kathodi, Siddi
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Bodo Gadaba, Bondo Poroja, Chenchu, Dongria Khond, Gutob Gadaba, Khond Poroja, Kolam, Kondareddis, Konda Savaras, Kutia Khond, Parengi Poroja, Thoti
- Maharashtra: Katkaria (Kathodia), Kolam, Maria Gond
- Manipur: Marram Nagas
- Odisha: Birhor, Bondo, Didayi, Dongria-Khond, Juangs, Kharias, Kutia Kondh, Lanjia Sauras, Lodhas, Mankidias, Paudi Bhuyans, Soura, Chuktia Bhunjia
