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What is the purpose of special central assistance under the tribal sub-plan approach?

ATo create new tribal policies

BTo provide additional financial support to accelerate existing programs

CTo build new infrastructure in urban areas

DTo provide educational scholarships to tribal students

Answer:

B. To provide additional financial support to accelerate existing programs

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Special central assistance is provided to the tribal sub-plan to fill gaps in service delivery and to accelerate the implementation of state and central government programs.


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