Tribal Development Commissionerate

Tribal  Development Commissionerate

In 1972, Tribal Development Directorate established for effective implementation of  Tribal Welfare Schemes. In 1976 Tribal Development Commissionerate was established. In 1984 separate Tribal Development Ministry was established. To strengthen the Tribal Development Department, Directorate was merged into Commissionerate in 1992.There are 4 ATC (Addl. Commissioner, Tribal Development) and 24 ITDP (Integrated Tribal Development Project) offices for effectively implementation of various State Govt. & Central Govt. welfare schemes. These schemes includes social welfare, economical welfare, educational upliftment, social justice, women & chield welfare, healthcare, food, employment, etc. Total Budget of this department is Rs.1000 Crore, which includes grants to other department's tribal development activites.
Staff
Total Administrative & Teaching Staff strength is 20,000. In addition to this there is also teaching & non-teaching staff in Aided Ashram Schools & Hostels.