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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Ladakh's Rongdo Valley to engage with nomadic tribes. She allocated Rs 50 lakh for tent construction through SBI's CSR initiative. During her four-day tour, she virtually launched development projects and disbursed loans worth Rs 5.13 crore under central schemes. The visit highlights the government's focus on inclusive growth in remote regions.

Key Points: FM Sitharaman Visits Rongdo Valley Meets Ladakh Tribal Community

  • FM Sitharaman hands Rs 50 lakh for tribal tents via SBI CSR
  • Inaugurates development projects virtually in Leh
  • Disburses Rs 5.13 crore loans under central schemes
  • Explores local handicrafts exhibition by SHGs
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FM Sitharaman visits Rongdo Valley in Ladakh, interacts with members of local nomadic tribal community

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with nomadic tribes in Rongdo Valley, announces Rs 50 lakh tent construction fund via SBI CSR.

"Nirmala Sitharaman visits Rongdo Valley in Ladakh and interacts with members of the local nomadic tribal community. - @nsitharamanoffc"

Leh, June 16

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday visited Rongdo Valley in Ladakh and interacted with members of local tribal community members.

In a post on X, Nirmala Sitharaman's office said, "Nirmala Sitharaman visits Rongdo Valley in Ladakh and interacts with members of the local nomadic tribal community. During the visit, Nirmala Sitharaman handed over a cheque of Rs 50 lakh for the construction of tents for the tribe, under the CSR initiative of the @TheOfficialSBI Foundation."

https://x.com/nsitharamanoffc/status/1934582140005683616

Earlier on June 15, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, virtually inaugurated several development projects on Sunday in Leh, Ladakh, during her four-day visit to the Union Territory.

The Ministry of Finance said this reaffirms the Government of India's commitment to inclusive growth and infrastructure development in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The Union Finance Minister also interacted with the officials of the Union Territory administration.On the second day of her visit, she addressed an audience during the Credit Outreach Programme in Leh and handed over sanction letters from banks to beneficiaries under various Central Government schemes.

During the Credit Outreach, loans worth Rs 5.13 crore were disbursed to beneficiaries under different schemes, including PM MUDRA, PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP, PM Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PM FME), and Joint Liability Group (JLG) loans.The Union minister also visited an exhibition of local handicrafts and handloom products by Self Help Groups (SHG) and Local Entrepreneurs in Leh.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see our Finance Minister visiting remote areas of Ladakh. The ₹50 lakh for tents will help the nomadic community survive the harsh winters. Hope more such initiatives reach our border regions. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While the visit is appreciated, I wish ministers would spend more time understanding ground realities rather than just ceremonial cheque distributions. The people of Ladakh need sustainable solutions, not just temporary aid.
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Arjun S.
Ladakh's development is crucial for national security given the China border situation. Happy to see focus on both infrastructure and local communities. The handicraft exhibition support is a great boost for local artisans!
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Sunita R.
As someone who has visited Ladakh, I know how tough life is for nomadic tribes. The CSR initiative is good but hope there's follow-up. These communities preserve our cultural heritage - they deserve more attention year-round.
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Vikram J.
The loan disbursements under various schemes are impressive! ₹5.13 crore can transform many lives in Leh. But I hope the banks make the process simple for local people - paperwork can be daunting in remote areas.
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Neha T.
Beautiful to see our government focusing on both development and preserving tribal cultures 👏 The handicraft support is especially heartwarming. Maybe next time they can also address the mobile network issues in these areas?

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