Mumbai/Hyderabad, Nov 15 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 246 development projects worth around Rs 3,000 crore in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli on Sunday.
The programme marked Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
Modi also virtually interacted with tribal community members from across the country. They shared their experiences and benefits received through various Central government schemes.
The projects aim to strengthen education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities and community infrastructure for tribal communities.
Tribal Beneficiaries Share Experiences With PM Modi
Krishna Nagorao Teka, a PM-JANMAN beneficiary from Yavatmal in Maharashtra, described the improvements in his family’s living conditions.
He said his family previously faced difficulties during the rainy season. Their house also exposed them to insects and pests.
However, the PM-JANMAN scheme helped them receive a permanent house, toilet and other facilities. He thanked the Prime Minister for the support.
Modi expressed satisfaction over the changes brought by the mission. He said the facilities had reached the village while residents remained connected to their cultural heritage.
The Prime Minister also interacted with Vajir from Hathakundi village in Gujarat’s Bharuch district.
Vajir said he received bamboo-work training under the Gujarat government’s New Gujarat Pattern Yojana in 2004. He also benefited from several PM-JANMAN schemes.
During the interaction, Modi criticised the previous government’s approach to bamboo regulation.
He said the British had classified bamboo as a tree, making its cutting punishable with imprisonment. He alleged that the provision continued after independence.
Modi said his government ended the restriction and ensured tribal communities received full rights over bamboo.
Sabavat Anvesh from Hyderabad also thanked Modi for introducing PM SHRI Schools. He said the initiative was helping people pursue higher education.
173 Projects Inaugurated, Foundation Stones Laid for 73
Of the 246 projects, Modi inaugurated 173 initiatives and laid foundation stones for 73 projects.
The inaugurated initiatives included 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students. They also included 100 Multi-Purpose Centres under the PM-JANMAN mission.
Other inaugurated projects covered PM-JANMAN and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).
The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Tribal Research Institute building in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Another project was the Ropuiliani Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum in Aizawl, Mizoram.
These institutions aim to preserve tribal culture and heritage.
Modi laid foundation stones for 19 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools. The initiative aims to strengthen quality education for tribal children.
He also launched the foundation work for 12 Tribal Multi-purpose Marketing Centres (TMMCs). These centres are intended to improve market access for tribal producers.
Additionally, 42 other projects under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA received foundation stones.
The programme marked the conclusion of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, observed across the country from November 1 to 15.
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