Zero funds released for Andhra Pradesh ITDA areas, government tells Lok Sabha

The MPs asked the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to provide details on financial assistance, fund allocation, assessment outcomes, and infrastructure measures for Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) areas, including specific data for Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry responded by laying a statement on the Table of the House containing the requested details.

Asked and answered by: Asked by: Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti and Shri Tangella Uday Srinivas; Answered by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Minister Shri Jual Oram).

What the government said

• Union Government supports ITDA development through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY), PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), and Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
• Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution are provided to bridge gaps in education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
• Funds are allocated and released State-wise and scheme-wise, not separately for each ITDA area.
• A National Conclave on Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs was held on 3 June 2026 to assess institutional capacity and service delivery.
• Convergence-based approaches are used for infrastructure, education, healthcare (including Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission), livelihoods, and skill development.
• Creation or expansion of ITDAs is based on proposals from State Governments/UT Administrations that meet prescribed criteria.

Also in the document

• The answer states that funds are generally allocated State-wise and scheme-wise, rather than separately for each ITDA/ITDP area.
• The provided Annexure I for PMAAGY shows zero funds released for Andhra Pradesh for the years 2021-22 through 2025-26.
• The answer does not provide a single consolidated total figure for all schemes combined, but lists separate annexures for PMAAGY, Article 275(1), PM-JANMAN, and Scholarships.