In Rajasthan, the term nonTSP area refers to regions that are not covered under the Tribal SubPlan (TSP). These areas do not receive the same special tribal development allocations that TSP districts do. NonTSP areas tend to have lower proportions of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population or lack the compact tribal communities that justify TSP status. Understanding which districts or parts of Rajasthan fall into the nonTSP category is important for policy planning, resource allocation, and employment reservation issues.
What Is the Tribal SubPlan (TSP)?
The Tribal SubPlan is a developmental framework aimed at improving socioeconomic conditions in tribal regions. In Rajasthan, certain districts or parts of districts are designated as TSP areas based on their tribal population concentration. According to official sources, districts like Banswara, Dungarpur, and Pratapgarh are fully included under the TSP, while parts of Udaipur, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Pali, and Chittorgarh are partially covered. contentReference[oaicite0]
Purpose of TSP
The main goals of the TSP are
- Directing funds for education, infrastructure, and health in tribaldominated areas
- Promoting the welfare of tribal communities through targeted schemes
- Ensuring reservation and job opportunities for Scheduled Tribes in government employment
Which Areas in Rajasthan Are Under TSP?
To clearly define nonTSP areas, it’s useful first to list the districts that are partially or fully under TSP. According to tribal development policy and state reports, the following districts are considered tribalsub plan (TSP) or Scheduled Area districts
- Banswara (fully TSP) contentReference[oaicite1]
- Dungarpur (fully TSP) contentReference[oaicite2]
- Pratapgarh (fully TSP) contentReference[oaicite3]
- Parts of Udaipur district contentReference[oaicite4]
- Parts of Sirohi district contentReference[oaicite5]
- Parts of Rajsamand district contentReference[oaicite6]
- Parts of Chittorgarh district contentReference[oaicite7]
- Parts of Pali district contentReference[oaicite8]
Identifying NonTSP Areas in Rajasthan
Given the list of TSPdesignated districts and subregions, nonTSP areas would include any districts or parts of districts not covered under these TSP designations. Since Rajasthan has 41 districts (as of the most recent administrative division) contentReference[oaicite9], a sizeable portion of Rajasthan falls into the nonTSP category.
Examples of NonTSP Districts
Here are some districts likely to be nonTSP based on their exclusion from TSP listings
- Jaipur A major urban and nontribal district.
- Jodhpur Located in the desert region, with low tribal population.
- Bikaner Primarily desert, not listed among TSP areas.
- Jaisalmer Very low tribal concentration, likely nonTSP.
- Jhunjhunu and Sikar Part of northern and eastern Rajasthan, generally nontribal.
- Jhalawar Known to have a lower tribal percentage; not listed in TSP districts. contentReference[oaicite10]
- DidwanaKuchaman A newly formed district where ST population is very low (only about 0.42% ST according to census data) contentReference[oaicite11]
- Jalore Also not part of the Scheduled Area list. contentReference[oaicite12]
Why Knowing NonTSP Areas Matters
Understanding which areas are nonTSP has several practical implications
- Government Jobs and ReservationsIn Rajasthan, government recruitment and benefits often categorize posts as TSP vs. nonTSP. Candidates from nonTSP areas may have different eligibility criteria. contentReference[oaicite13]
- Development FundingNonTSP areas do not receive the same level of development funds earmarked for tribal subplan regions, leading to different policy priorities.
- Elections and GovernancePolicies may differ in tribal and nontribal regions, making district classification relevant for political and administrative planning.
Challenges and Debates
There are ongoing debates around the boundaries of TSP and nonTSP areas. Some tribal groups argue for expansion of the TSP to cover more villages where tribal communities are significant, even if they do not form a majority. contentReference[oaicite14] These demands reflect concerns over equitable resource allocation and political representation. On the other hand, precise nonTSP classification helps in clear demarcation of reservation and development policy.
Official Status and Reports
Official government documentation confirms that tribal or scheduled areas in Rajasthan are limited to specific districts and subregions. The Governor’s office for tribal welfare notes that 5,697 villages in the southern part of Rajasthan are declared as Scheduled Areas. contentReference[oaicite15] A tribal development report also lists the specific TSP districts and their land area, forest cover, and tribal population data. contentReference[oaicite16]
Recent Issues and Updates
In recent years, there have been political and administrative tensions around fund allocation for tribal districts. For instance, the Rajasthan government reportedly delayed the release of â¹1,500 crore meant for TSP districts in the 2024 25 budget year. contentReference[oaicite17] Such developments highlight the ongoing importance of clearly distinguishing TSP vs. nonTSP areas.
The nonTSP areas in Rajasthan include all districts or parts of districts that are not officially designated under the Tribal SubPlan. While TSP status is reserved for regions with significant tribal populations such as Banswara, Dungarpur, and parts of Udaipur, Pali, Sirohi, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, and Pratapgarh contentReference[oaicite18] the majority of Rajasthan’s districts lie outside this classification. Districts like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jhunjhunu, DidwanaKuchaman, Jhalawar, and Jalore are clear examples of nonTSP areas. Understanding this distinction is vital for policy implementation, government recruitment, reservation systems, and regional development efforts. As demands grow for TSP expansion and fair allocation, accurate lists of nonTSP districts remain a critical part of the conversation about tribal rights and regional equity.