{
  "id": 14964533,
  "title": "Tribal Community Is Guardian Of India's Nature, Culture And Traditions, Says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia In Ashoknagar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tribal-community-is-guardian-of-indias-nature-culture-and-traditions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:54:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/tribal-community-is-guardian-of-indias-nature-culture-and-traditions-says-union-minister-jyotiraditya-scindia-in-ashoknagar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke at a tribal conference in Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh, emphasizing the vital role tribal communities play in preserving India's nature, culture, and traditions. He stressed that the welfare and equal participation of tribal communities in development are essential for the country's progress.\n\nScindia highlighted the tribal community as the true guardian of India's natural heritage, cultural heritage, and traditions, passed down through generations via traditional lifestyles and a close bond with nature. He underscored the importance of respecting this community, ensuring its welfare, and providing equal opportunities for development as top priorities for the government.\n\nDuring his address, Scindia also discussed the Central government's PM-JANMAN scheme, aimed at enhancing the living conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) by providing basic facilities like housing, road connectivity, drinking water, education, healthcare, and nutrition. He stressed that welfare schemes would only achieve their goals if benefits reached eligible families promptly.\n\nPublic representatives and workers were urged to maintain connections with tribal communities, raise awareness about government schemes, and assist beneficiaries in accessing the available assistance. Scindia also pointed to President Droupadi Murmu's election, a tribal member, as an example of opportunities available in India's democratic system.\n\nIn Ashoknagar, Scindia announced the development of Karila Dham, a renowned religious site, into Karila Dham Lok to promote religious tourism and preserve its cultural identity. The project received ₹100 crore in funding, with a road linking Shadhora with Karila Dham already sanctioned at a cost of ₹100 crore, and construction underway.\n\nAdditionally, Scindia announced plans for constructing a community hall and a tin shed at Shabari Ashram, totaling ₹50 lakh, through the local MLA's development fund. He also participated in traditional welcome ceremonies and distributed nutritious food among tribal beneficiaries during the conference.",
  "summary": "Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh): Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday described the tribal community as the guardian of India's nature, culture and traditions, stressing that its welfare and equal participation in development are essential to the country's progress. Tribal Welfare Government's Priority Addressing a tribal conference at Karila Dham in Madhya Pradesh's Ashoknagar district,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}