Vice President inaugurated a conference on using science and technology to transform tribal lives while preserving culture.
India has 1.4 lakh tribal villages comprising 9% population with potential for green economic development.
PM-JANMAN programme sanctioned 2,400 roads spanning 7,300 km and 160 bridges for tribal infrastructure development.
Dharti Abha Abhiyan covers 63,000 tribal villages focusing on clean water, housing, education and healthcare.