Overall development

The Minister for Tribal Affairs recently conducted a review meeting to understand the handling of tribal affairs by the officials on the ground.

He took note of the progress made in the establishment of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). He called for identifying other areas, especially having no presence of such schools, to establish these educational institutions for overall development of this population.

He called for keeping a portion of funds and schemes being implemented under UT or District Capex for the welfare of this population as per their proportion. He called for aiding the people belonging to this section in foraying into arenas like industries and commerce that are traditionally not being treated as their areas of strength.

He preferred making provisions for creating housing colonies and flats for the tribal families. He made out that in order to accentuate the social status of this section of population the priority should be their inclusive growth in each area of the social and economic indicator.

He directed the Department to make coordinated efforts for celebration of ‘Janjatiya Garv Diwas’ in the coming week. He stated that the day should be celebrated in a befitting manner with participation of majority of tribal population, popularizing their culture, traditions, art, literature and unique architecture in vogue.

On the occasion, Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Prasanna Ramaswamy G, informed the meeting about the progress made and issues faced by the Department.