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Chief Minister Mohan Majhi emphasized that tribal development is essential for Odisha's overall progress. The government is implementing multiple initiatives including educational support and healthcare services for tribal communities. Special focus is being given to preserving tribal culture through construction of cultural buildings and promoting tribal scripts. The administration aims to build a prosperous Odisha by 2036 through inclusive tribal development.

Key Points: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Prioritizes Tribal Development for State Progress

  • Government building 43 Jan Dhan Kendras for PVTG communities
  • Residential education for 5 lakh tribal students across Odisha
  • Financial aid of Rs 5000 for 3 lakh tribal children's education
  • Protecting tribal forest rights as per Forest Rights Act
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Economic, social, political progress of tribals is our priority: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi outlines comprehensive tribal welfare initiatives including education, healthcare, and cultural preservation for state development by 2036.

"The first priority of our government is the economic, social development and political upliftment of the tribals - CM Mohan Majhi"

Bhubaneswar, August 31

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined the 'Karma Puruba Sandhya 'programme organised by Oraon Cultural Society in Chandrasekharpur and highlighted how the environmental crisis is affecting the world.

CM Majhi said that until about 23 percent of the tribal population of the state is developed, the progress of the state is impossible.

"The first priority of our government is the economic, social development and political upliftment of the tribals. To protect and propagate the tribal culture and tradition, many steps are being taken like construction of tribal culture buildings, promotion of tribal scripts," the Chief Minister said.

CM Majhi further added that under PM Janman, 43 Jan Dhan Vikas Kendras and 74 multipurpose centers are being built for the PVTG category. A few days ago, he had directed the state DFO conference that all the officers will be careful to ensure that the rights of the tribal community living in the forests and its surrounding areas are protected as per the Forest Rights Act.

He said that we are giving priority to providing quality education and health services to the tribal community of Odisha. We have made arrangements to provide residential education for more than five lakh tribal students in the state.

"Out of this, 60 percent are girls. To further expand the educational opportunities of children from the tribal community, we have opened 15 Ekalbhya Model Schools this year. We have made arrangements for scholarships and vocational training for students from the tribal community," he said.

"We have started the 'Shahid Madho Singh Hath kharcha' Yojana to reduce the school dropout rate among the tribal children. Under this scheme, we are providing financial assistance of Rs. 5000 to each for the education of 3 lakh children," he added.

He also said that in 11 years, people will celebrate the centenary of the formation of Odisha.

"The program has started from today to make Odisha a prosperous Odisha by 2036. If the tribals cannot develop, if they cannot join this development journey, if their social and economic development cannot be at par with the mainstream people of the society, then it is impossible to build a prosperous Odisha," he said .

On this occasion, Union Minister Jual Oram called Karma Parv as the foundation of economy, agriculture, nature conservation and cultural heritage and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the Union Government has taken special steps for the tribal community in the way of education, health, agriculture, environmental protection and empowerment.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Good to see focus on tribal development. But implementation is key - many schemes fail to reach the actual beneficiaries. Hope they ensure proper monitoring and accountability.
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Suresh O
As someone from Odisha, I've seen how tribal communities preserve our forests and culture. Their development is indeed essential for the state's progress. The focus on education and forest rights is encouraging 🌳
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Anjali F
The Rs. 5000 financial assistance for education is a good step, but inflation has made this amount quite small. They should consider increasing it to make a real impact on reducing dropout rates.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the focus on both development and cultural preservation. Many countries struggle with this balance. The multipurpose centers could be a model for other states if implemented well.
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Kavya N
The emphasis on tribal girls' education is heartening! When we educate tribal girls, we empower entire communities. Hope they also focus on skill development and job opportunities for tribal youth.

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