{
  "id": 15416770,
  "title": "Jalgaon: Tribal Welfare And Cultural Preservation Top Priority, Says Minister Ashok Uike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jalgaon-tribal-welfare-and-cultural-preservation-top-priority-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:06:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/jalgaon-tribal-welfare-and-cultural-preservation-top-priority-says-minister-ashok-uike"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jalgaon: Tribal minister Ashok Uike declared preserving tribal culture as the government's top priority. He pledged the Tribal Development Department would prevent eligible tribal beneficiaries from losing out on government welfare programs. A guidance camp for tribal beneficiaries was held at Pahur in Jamner taluka on Saturday as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan (Service Pledge Campaign). Uike spoke to tribal community members about the government's commitment to their development by making welfare schemes accessible. Special efforts were being made to integrate tribal groups like Tadvi Bhil, Pavra, and Pardhi into mainstream society. Nashik: Traffic management and parking were high on the agenda for Simhastha preparation review. Uike highlighted the focus on empowering tribal women through self-help groups, self-employment opportunities, and promoting economic empowerment. The state launched an initiative called Reputed English-Medium Schools to nurture tribal students and improve access to English-medium education. The administration was directed to establish women's self-help groups in every village. Uike announced the establishment of a girls hostel in Jamner and a police training centre in Kumbhari. Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan emphasized the vital contribution of tribal communities and youth to state and national development. He urged youth to stay away from substance abuse. The event aimed to ensure needy tribal beneficiaries received benefits under various government schemes. Officials inspected bamboo products, food items, and Warli art-style paintings created by tribal women's self-help groups. Notable tribal individuals were felicitated for their achievements. Officials from various departments attended the event, including Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan, MLA Nandkishore Mahajan, District Collector Rohan Ghuge, Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer Karishma Nair, Superintendent of Police Shrikant Dhivare, and Yawal Project Officer Arun Pawar.",
  "summary": "Jalgaon: The tribal community is inherently honest, trustworthy and a custodian of a rich cultural heritage. The preservation of tribal society and culture is the government's top priority, said Tribal Development Minister Prof Dr Ashok Uike. He assured the community that the Tribal Development Department would ensure that eligible beneficiaries were not deprived of government schemes. Under the…",
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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."
}