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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan to boost tribal welfare. The scheme targets 6,000 villages with healthcare, education, and livelihood programs. It ensures benefits like Aadhar, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Kisan reach tribal communities. The initiative aligns with PM Modi's vision for inclusive tribal development.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Launches Dharti Aba Tribal Development Scheme

  • Assam govt launches tribal welfare scheme with 25 targeted interventions
  • Focus on healthcare, education, and livelihood gaps in 6,000 villages
  • Aims to provide Aadhar, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Kisan benefits
  • Special emphasis on tribal-majority and aspirational blocks
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Assam govt committed to development of tribal people: CM Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan to uplift tribal communities with healthcare, education, and livelihood initiatives.

"The mission will ensure no deserving tribal individual is left out from government schemes - CM Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, June 16

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government is committed to the welfare of all tribal people ensuring their development by preserving their heritage and upholding their constitutional safeguards.

Highlighting the key objective of the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said on Sunday that DAJGUA aims to address critical gaps in social infrastructure, healthcare, education and livelihoods through 25 targeted interventions by the line ministries.

Chef Minister Sarma launched the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan at a programme held at Dibrugarh earlier in the day.

By fostering convergence and expanding outreach, the initiative is committed to ensuring holistic development of tribal communities, the Chief Minister added.

CM Sarma also said that the main objectives of this scheme is to bridge major gaps in social development, to ensure access to quality education, and healthcare.

To achieve these goals, activities under the mission will be implemented until June 30, he added.

From this year, therefore, a special initiative -- 'Dharti Aaba Abhiyan' will be launched, which will cover six thousand tribal villages in the state with development programmes continuing in each village over the next five years, the Chief Minister said.

Under this mission AADHAR card, ration card, Ayushman Bharat Card, caste certificate, domicile certificate, Kisan Credit card, PM Kisan Scheme, Jan Dhan Account, PM Jivan Jyoti Bima Yojana etc., will be included and accordingly service will be given, he added.

He also said that the mission will lay special emphasis on tribal majority and aspirational blocks.

The CM added that special care will be taken with the help of the government departments to ensure that no deserving tribal individual is left out from the benefits of the government schemes.

He also said that the tribal people have rights over the resources of the country and the Prime Minister wanted to ensure that the tribal people can enjoy their rights fully.

The Chief Minister also added that for the development of the tribal people, several development councils have been constituted.

These councils can take the key role in implementing several programmes under the mission.

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, Guardian Minister Dibrugarh district Jogen Mohan, Power Minister Prasanta Phukan, MLAs Vinod Hazarika, Taranga Gogoi, chief executive members of several autonomous councils, Tribal Affairs Principal Secretary Mukesh Chandra Sahu and other dignitaries were present at the event.

- IANS

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Arjun P.
This is a much-needed initiative! Tribal communities in Assam have been neglected for too long. Hope the implementation is as good as the promises. The focus on education and healthcare is especially important for long-term development. 👍
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Priya M.
Good intentions, but I worry about corruption in implementation. We've seen many schemes fail due to middlemen taking advantage. The government should set up transparent monitoring systems with local tribal representatives involved.
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Rahul K.
As someone from Assam, I appreciate this focus on tribal welfare. But development shouldn't come at the cost of losing tribal culture and traditions. The 'preserving heritage' part is crucial - hope they mean it seriously.
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Neha T.
Covering 6000 villages in 5 years seems ambitious! Hope they have enough trained staff. The inclusion of Ayushman Bharat and PM schemes is smart - will help tribal families get benefits they might have missed earlier.
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Sanjay D.
Why only tribal majority blocks? What about mixed areas where tribal people also live? Development should be inclusive. This selective approach might create more divisions in society.
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Meena R.
The mention of autonomous councils gives me hope! Local governance is key for tribal development. Hope they get real power and funds to make changes. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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