Tribal communities

There is special focus on the tribal communities living in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K administration has framed many new schemes for economic empowerment of tribal communities through sheep farms, dairy units and Tri-Wool Project.

Recently Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah’ celebration at the Convention Centre, Jammu.

The iconic week event is dedicated to the memory of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, brave tribal freedom fighters and to celebrate and commemorate the glorious history of tribal communities, culture and achievements.

LG said that expanded and made educational opportunities accessible to all tribal communities including migratory population

 He announced that the J&K UT Administration will provide 5 marla land to the 17,000 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (G) eligible landless tribal beneficiaries in coming days.

 “It is our topmost priority to safeguard the rights and benefits extended to all the tribal communities. The administration is committed to ensure that the tribal population in Jammu Kashmir enjoy equitable benefits of growth,” he said.

He highlighted the efforts of the UT Administration for welfare and development of tribal communities over the past few years.