The projects aim to strengthen education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities and community infrastructure for tribal communities across the country. During the programme, the Prime Minister also virtually interacted with tribal beneficiaries, who shared how government schemes had improved their lives.
Krishna Nagorao Teka, a beneficiary of the PM-JANMAN scheme from Yavatmal, Maharashtra, told PM Modi that his family had received a permanent house, a toilet and other facilities. He said these benefits had eased the difficulties they previously faced during the rainy season.
Responding to him, PM Modi expressed satisfaction over the changes brought by the scheme. He said development facilities had reached the village while residents remained connected to their cultural heritage.
The Prime Minister also interacted with Vajir from Gujarat’s Bharuch district about the New Gujarat Pattern Yojana. Vajir said the initiative had provided him with bamboo craft training in 2004. He also acknowledged the benefits received through PM-JANMAN.
PM Modi recalled that the previous British-era law classified bamboo as a tree, restricting its use. He said his government had abolished the law and restored tribal communities’ rights over bamboo.
Of the 246 projects, PM Modi inaugurated 173 initiatives, including 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and 100 multi-purpose centres under PM-JANMAN. He also inaugurated projects under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
Other initiatives included the Tribal Research Institute building in Itanagar and the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Aizawl. These projects aim to preserve tribal culture and heritage.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones of 19 Eklavya Model Residential Schools, 12 Tribal Multi-purpose Marketing Centres and 42 other projects under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA.
The programme marked the conclusion of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, observed nationwide from November 1 to 15.
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