PM launches Rs 80,000-cr scheme for saturation of gaps in social infra in tribal areas

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, on Wednesday, with a total outlay of over Rs 80,000 crore. The Abhiyan will cover around 63,000 villages and more than 5 crore tribal people in 549 districts and 2,740 blocks across 30 states and UTs. The initiative aims to attain saturation of critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education and livelihood through 25 interventions implemented by various 17 ministries and departments of the government. The PM inaugurated 40 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and laid the foundation stone for 25 EMRS, and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple projects under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).

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Referring to these projects worth more than Rs 80,000 crore, the Prime Minister said that it is a proof of the government’s priority towards tribal communities.

Govt paying attention to tribal upliftment: PM

Noting the occasion of Mahatma Gandhiji’s birth anniversary, the Prime Minister said that his vision and ideas towards tribal welfare are India’s capital. Mahatma Gandhi believed, the Prime Minister said, that India can only progress when the tribal societies progress at a fast pace. Modi expressed satisfaction that the present government is paying maximum attention to tribal upliftment. Prime Minister Modi informed that work would be done to improve the socio-economic life in these tribal-dominated villages and the benefits would reach more than 5 crore tribal brothers and sisters of the country. “The tribal society of Jharkhand will also benefit greatly from this,” he added.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the tribal society will progress when tribal youth get education and opportunities. For this, the PM said that the government is engaged in a campaign to build Eklavya residential schools in tribal areas. Referring to the inauguration of 40 Eklavya residential schools and laying the foundation of 25 new ones today, the Prime Minister affirmed that Eklavya schools should be equipped with all modern facilities and impart a high standard of education. For this, he added, the government has also almost doubled the budget of every school.

The Prime Minister underlined that positive results are achieved when correct efforts are made. He expressed confidence that the tribal youth would move forward and the country would benefit from their capabilities.

Governor of Jharkhand, Santosh Gangwar, and Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, were present on the occasion, among others.

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