The BJP-IPFT led Tripura Government got appreciation from Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda for its initiatives and plans aiming to holistic development of indigenous people of the State.
Assuring that Central Government will help the State for the development of indigenous people, the Union Minister pointed out that number of residential schools were increased noticeably during last two years of BJP-IPFT government.
Notably Arjun Munda, arrived in Tripura on Monday and held a review meeting with the state Tribal Welfare minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia and officials in Agartala. During the meeting the Union Minister reviewed status of implementation of Central projects relating to tribal welfare in the State.
Later, while speaking to the media, the central minister applauded the Tripura Government’s activities and plans for the welfare of indigenous communities of the State.
“In the review meeting, implementation of various schemes introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for the welfare of indigenous people was discussed. I am happy to share that the Tripura government is working very well to ensure the development of the indigenous people,” Munda told the media.
He also assured that the central government would extend all possible support in implementing the schemes meant for tribal welfare.
According to Munda, there were discussions on development of tradition, culture and education of the Janajati people.
“A campaign on a new education plan is going on across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to ensure quality education for tribal/ adhivasi students at the highest level following which we brought changes in the model and initiated efforts to upgrade the Ekalavya model schools in the states. The matter has already been discussed with the states and the work is being done keeping the suggestions put by the states in view,” Munda said.
The union minister also pointed out that Tripura was given 15 new residential schools over the past two years—earlier the number of residential schools in the state was less.
