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VP Radhakrishnan Meets Cyprus Delegation Amid Tribal Welfare Push

Vice-President Radhakrishnan met with a Cyprus parliamentary delegation to discuss bilateral relations and parliamentary exchanges. He also reviewed tribal welfare initiatives with Minister Jual Oram, focusing on education and health outcomes. The Vice-President emphasized the importance of preventing school dropouts and ensuring tribal students access higher education. He stressed that Viksit Bharat's vision depends on ensuring tribal community welfare through effective scheme implementation.

Key Points: VP Radhakrishnan Cyprus Parliamentary Delegation Meeting

  • VP Radhakrishnan met Cyprus parliamentary delegation led by Annita Demetriou
  • Discussed parliamentary practices and India-Cyprus bilateral relations
  • Reviewed tribal welfare schemes including education and health initiatives
  • Emphasized preventing school dropouts and higher education access
  • Highlighted three-fold budget increase for tribal affairs ministry
  • Stressed need for seamless transition from schools to universities
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VP Radhakrishnan meets Cyprus parliamentary delegation

Vice-President Radhakrishnan discusses parliamentary practices with Cyprus delegation while reviewing tribal welfare initiatives including education schemes and budget increases.

VP Radhakrishnan meets Cyprus parliamentary delegation
"The vision of Viksit Bharat can be realised only when the welfare of the tribal community is ensured - VP Radhakrishnan"

New Delhi, Nov 25

Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday discussed parliamentary practices in a meeting with a delegation from Cyprus led by H.E.

Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, an official said. During the meeting at Parliament House, VP Radhakrishnan highlighted the long-standing bilateral relationship between India and Cyprus and the importance of continued parliamentary exchanges to further deepen ties between the two nations.

Earlier, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram called on the Vice-President and briefed him on various initiatives of the Ministry.

The briefing covered efforts to secure tribal rights, measures to enhance education and health outcomes, scholarships for tribal students, programmes for the rejuvenation of tribal culture, livelihood schemes including financial assistance and promoting traditional skills as enterprises, the Ministry's plan to modernise and expand Eklavya Model Residential Schools across the country, and key schemes such as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, PM-JANMAN and Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, said a statement by the Vice-President on social media.

The Vice-President appreciated the three-fold increase in budget outlay for the Ministry over the last eleven years and stressed the need to support access to quality higher education -- including opportunities abroad -- for tribal students, along with continuous support and monitoring of their academic progress.

He emphasised the importance of preventing school dropouts and highlighted the need to build a strong linkage between universities and schools to ensure that tribal students seamlessly transition to higher education.

Radhakrishnan underlined the need to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach all sections of the tribal population. He reiterated that the vision of Viksit Bharat can be realised only when the welfare of the tribal community is ensured.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The focus on tribal welfare is much needed. The three-fold budget increase for tribal affairs is commendable, but implementation at ground level needs monitoring. Hope these schemes actually reach the intended beneficiaries.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in education, I appreciate the emphasis on preventing school dropouts among tribal students. The linkage between universities and schools could be a game-changer if implemented properly.
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Arjun K
Viksit Bharat can only be achieved when every section of society progresses together. Good to see the government focusing on tribal communities. The Eklavya Model Residential Schools expansion is a positive step 👍
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Michael C
While the initiatives sound good on paper, I hope there's proper accountability mechanisms. Too often, welfare schemes fail to reach the most marginalized communities. Regular audits and transparency are essential.
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Kavya N
The focus on preserving tribal culture while providing modern education is the right approach. Traditional skills as enterprises could create sustainable livelihoods. Hope this gets proper funding and support!

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