There are 75 centrally recognized PVTGs in the country. This centrally recognized special category from among the Scheduled Tribe was constituted during the 4th five year plan on the basis of the report of the Dhebar commission (1960-61) and other studies which suggested that there exists inequality amongst tribal communities in terms of their development. This sub-category was originally categorized as ‘Primitive Tribal Group’ (PTG). Such groups were identified by one or more of the following features: Existence of pre-agricultural practices, Practice of hunting and gathering, Zero or negative population growth, relatively low level of literacy as compared to other tribal groups. The communities were identified based on the recommendations of Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) of the respective state governments and by 1993-94, 75 groups had been identified and placed on the list of PTGs.
A study was conducted in 12 villages of Tamia Block of Chhindwara District of Madhya Pradesh. India. Total 600 questioner were filled.