Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy outlined several welfare initiatives aimed at supporting the tribal communities in Telangana. During a meeting with tribal leaders at the Secretariat, he addressed key issues raised by the community, including transportation, agriculture, water supply, education, and employment. He also responded to concerns over cases filed against tribal youth during protests.
In a significant move, the Chief Minister declared that the state government would officially observe the birth and death anniversaries of tribal leader Komuram Bheem every year. Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has been instructed to issue the necessary orders for this initiative.
advertisement
The Chief Minister assured tribal leaders that he would meet with them every four months to discuss ongoing issues and monitor progress. In response to concerns about the impact of protest-related cases on youth careers, he directed authorities to withdraw all such cases. He added that the state government would consider adopting a resolution for this purpose.
In terms of education, CM Revanth Reddy announced the establishment of a special study circle for tribal students, which will receive funding for building construction. Scholarships will be provided to all applicants, and the CM requested tribal leaders to submit details of the applicants to Minister Seethakka. The state will also explore the feasibility of teaching primary education in the Gondi language and addressing staffing issues in tribal B.Ed colleges.
The Chief Minister further committed to supporting the economic development of tribal communities. This includes allocating houses for tribals under the Chief Minister’s quota and ensuring housing distribution is proportional to the population. Tribal farmers will receive free solar pump sets, and the government will study the possibility of providing solar power to tribal households.
The state government also plans to launch initiatives to address water scarcity in tribal areas, including a study on the feasibility of digging borewells under the Indira Jala Prabha scheme. Additionally, a special focus will be placed on economic empowerment, with priority given to tribal students in skill development programmes and ITIs.
To support local cultural events, the Chief Minister instructed officials to allocate funds for the Keslapur Jatara and to construct tribal community centres. Minister Sitakka will oversee the planning and design of these centres, with a study underway to identify suitable government lands for their construction.
The meeting was attended by various tribal leaders, including MLA Vedma Bojju, former MP Soyam Bapurao, and Professor Gummadi Anuradha.
Must Watch
SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
