J&K UT Administration will provide 5 marla land to the 17,000 PMAY (G) eligible landless tribal beneficiaries: LG Sinha
It is our topmost priority to safeguard the rights and benefits extended to all the tribal communities: LG
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra will ensure no tribal family is left out of the journey of development and progress: LG Sinha
LG highlights UT administration’s efforts for the welfare & development of tribal communities over the past few years
Community and Individual Forest Rights, SHGs for forest produce, support to new enterprises had transformative impact in tribal areas. It is being ensured that tribal population enjoy equitable benefits of growth: LG Sinha
UT Administration has taken concrete steps for economic empowerment of tribal communities through sheep farms, dairy units and Tri-Wool Project: LG
We have expanded and made educational opportunities accessible to all tribal communities including migratory population: LG Sinha
Construction of new tribal hostels, smart schools, Eklavya, coaching facilities for competitive exams, skill development programmes have started showing results in overall development: LG
JAMMU, NOV 17: 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.
In his address, the Lt Governor paid tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda and other great tribal personalities and lauded the significant contribution of tribal communities in nation-building.
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.
At the Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah event, the Lt Governor highlighted the efforts of the UT Administration for welfare and development of tribal communities over the past few years.
Community and Individual Forest Rights, Self Help Groups for forest produce, support to new enterprises had transformative impact in tribal areas. J&K Administration has taken concrete steps for economic empowerment of tribal communities through Sheep farms, Dairy units and Tri-Wool Project, he said.
We have expanded and made educational opportunities accessible to all tribal communities including migratory population. Construction of new tribal hostels, smart schools, Eklavya, coaching facilities for competitive exams, skill development programmes have started showing results in overall development, the Lt Governor added.
The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to achieve saturation of government flagship schemes and reach out to all targeted beneficiaries in a time-bound manner.
“Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, will ensure no tribal family is left out of the journey of development and progress,” he said.
The Lt Governor also appreciated the artists for promoting the rich cultural heritage of tribal communities.
Sh Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh Anand Jain, IGP Jammu; Sh Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; senior officers and members of Tribal communities in large numbers were present.
