India, June 23 -- The Union ministry of tribal affairs on Sunday said government spending on tribal welfare has more than tripled over the past 12 years, while access to education, healthcare and basic infrastructure has expanded significantly across tribal regions under the Narendra Modi-led government.

In a statement marking 12 years of the NDA government at Centre, Union minister of state for tribal affairs Durga Das Uikey said tribal communities have witnessed a "historic transformation" since 2014, with policy initiatives focused on education, livelihoods, cultural recognition and political representation.

"One of the most significant interventions has been the expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), with around 500 ...