New Delhi, July 17, 2024: In a daylong meeting in New Delhi today, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram and Minister of State Durgadas Uikey reviewed the progress of schemes and strategy on key initiatives of the Ministry for the next 100 days.
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The meeting commenced with a comprehensive presentation on the Ministry’s schemes and initiatives, followed by an overview of the budget, Tribal Affairs Ministry sources said.
Key schemes and initiatives that were discussed in the meeting were Scholarships schemes for tribal students, Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Livelihood Schemes, grants under Proviso to Article 275 (1) of the Constitution, support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs), support to voluntary organisations (NGOs), major initiatives taken in the health sector and other ancillary matters handled by various divisions of the Ministry, the sources added
Union Minister Oram emphasised the importance of these initiatives in fostering an inclusive and equitable society.
Minister of State Uikey echoed these sentiments, highlighting the collaborative efforts needed to drive these initiatives forward.
Secretary (Tribal Affairs) Vibhu Nayar along with senior officers provided valuable insights and detailed plans to ensure timely and effective implementation.
The meeting concluded with a unanimous commitment of the Ministry to work tirelessly for the outlined goals for empowering tribal community.
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