Tribal Development In Maharashtra: Assessing The Impact Of Government Schemes In Ahmednagar

The present study focuses on assessing the impacts of different governmental schemes on tribal development across the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, revolving around PMAY-G, MGNREGA, ICDS, TSP, and NRLM. From these services, improvements in housing, stability in income, nutritional improvements, as well as economic empowerment are noted among the beneficiaries. Meanwhile, delays in the disbursement of money, unequal distribution of available resources, or administrative inefficiencies remain everyday challenges. The study enumerates participatory governance, the distribution of resources in an equitable manner, and data-driven decision-making as factors that would help improve the effectiveness of these schemes. The recommendations range from simplification of the administrative procedures to increasing community participation, especially from the tribal communities, and introducing innovative solutions for addressing the implementation gaps.