NEW PROJECTS

For the tribal population of Jammu and Kashmir the central government has agreed on various proposals submitted by the government and it will open new windows of opportunity for the tribal youth to start their lives.

Recently the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs reviewed the project proposals and various initiatives submitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department aimed at socio-economic and welfare planning for tribal communities in J&K. Discussion was held on various proposals and decisions taken for many projects. On intervention of the Lieutenant Governor Sh Manoj Sinha a number of flagship programmes were extended to J&K the proposals for which were submitted by the Tribal Affairs Dept.

He held through discussion on proposals submitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Government under various sectors including education, essential services, tribal health plan, livelihood schemes, farming, infrastructure, transit accommodations, IT initiatives and development projects among others.

He asked the concerned divisions in the ministry for expeditious processing of proposals for approval in order to ensure required facilities and services are extended to tribal population in J&K. The issue of funding under Art 275(1) was also discussed for early resolution.

He assured approval of majority of projects under various schemes and special focus on unique needs of migratory tribal population. He appreciated the comprehensive survey conducted for the migratory population which will help in long term planning.