Jalgaon: Community Participation Key To Tribal Development, Says Union Minister Raksha Khadse
Jalgaon: The holistic development of society is not defined solely by physical infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Intellectual maturity is equally essential. While the Central and State governments are implementing various welfare schemes for the development of tribal communities, educated citizens and youth must take the initiative to ensure that the benefits of these schemes reach the…
Jalgaon witnessed a tribal pride day event organized by the Yawal Integrated Tribal Development Project, emphasizing that community participation is crucial for tribal development. Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, highlighted that intellectual maturity, along with physical infrastructure development, is equally important.
She urged educated citizens and youth to take the initiative to ensure that welfare schemes reach the most marginalized individuals. Minister of State for Water Resources, Girish Mahajan, stressed the importance of sharing Birsa Munda's history, revolutionary work, and sacrifice with the younger generation to instill patriotism.
He encouraged bringing tribal children into mainstream education and improving their access to quality schools. The government also focused on admitting students from remote areas to competitive examinations. Mahajan mentioned the government's commitment to enabling tribal students to succeed. He also underlined the need to provide a proper marketplace for products made by tribal self-help groups, empowering local women economically.
The week-long program aimed to ensure that the government's welfare schemes benefit every tribal family. The event featured illustrated panels and rangoli depicting Birsa Munda's inspiring life, alongside information boards about government schemes. Outstanding performance by a self-help group was recognized with a certificate and ₹10,000.
The Tribal Development Project, Yawal, also organized a grand rally in Jalgaon city on the occasion of Birsa Munda's 151st birth anniversary.
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