The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes, focusing on areas such as:

Education and skill development
Health and nutrition
Economic empowerment
All of the above

The correct answer is: d) All of the above.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes, focusing on areas such as education and skill development, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment.

  • Education and skill development: The Ministry provides scholarships and financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students for pursuing higher education. It also runs a number of skill development programs to help Scheduled Tribe youth acquire employable skills.
  • Health and nutrition: The Ministry provides free medical treatment to Scheduled Tribe people through its network of hospitals and dispensaries. It also runs a number of nutrition programs to improve the nutritional status of Scheduled Tribe children and women.
  • Economic empowerment: The Ministry provides financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe people to start their own businesses. It also runs a number of employment generation programs to help Scheduled Tribe people find jobs.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is committed to the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and is working to improve their socio-economic status.