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Cover Story   Sankalp Yatra of New India
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        EMPOWERMENT OF

        SCHEDULED TRIBES



         75 years of independence have
         been completed. But not much
         effort was made till 8-9 years
         ago to bring the tribal society
         into the mainstream, which made
         unforgettable contributions
         and sacrifices in the freedom
         movement. A separate ministry
         was created in the government of
         Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, but

         with the vision of 'Sabka Saath,
         Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and
         Sabka Prayas', the government led
         by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
         has made serious efforts in this
         direction.


        n   A tribal woman has assumed
           charge of the country's highest
           constitutional post of President.
           Droupadi Murmu, who reached
           Raisina Hill from a remote               Social justice means that every section of society
           forest area, belongs to the tribal        should get equal opportunities. No one should be
           community.                              deprived of the basic necessities of life. When Dalit,
          For the welfare of scheduled tribe
        n                                          Backward, Adivasi, women, Divyang, come forward,
           people and the development of                    only then the country will go ahead.
           tribal areas, in 2022-2023, 41                     -Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
           ministries and departments were
           allocated Rs 87,584 crore in the
           budget.                                 n  Foundation stone was laid for 50 new Eklavya model
        n  November 15, the birth anniversary         residential schools in 27 districts, 740 will be built by 2026.
           of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, was             n  TRIBES India – Aadi Mahotsav showcases a miniature
           declared Tribal Pride Day.                 India, where the exquisite craft traditions of tribal artisans,

        n  Tribal freedom fighter museums             weavers, potters, puppet makers, and embroiderers all
           will be constructed across the             converge in one place.
           country including Bhagwan Birsa         n  TRIFED portal www.tribesindia.com promotes the sale of
           Munda Tribal Freedom Fighter               tribal products through e-commerce.
           Museum in Jharkhand. National
           Tribal Museum will be established       n  Emphasis has been laid on development under Act East
           at Garudeshwar in the Narmada              policy in the last 8 years in the North East region having a
           district.                                  large tribal population.

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