Centre and state govts are committed for the uplift of tribals: MPDO Raghavendranath
NUZVID: Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) Chenna Raghavendranath has said that people should avail all the govt schemes and programmes. He said that state and central govts have been implementing several welfare programmes particularly for the uplift of the tribals and socially backward classes.
A village level awareness programme was held as part of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), was conducted at Ongili Thanda on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Raghavendranath said that the objective of this program was to raise awareness about govt welfare schemes in tribal areas and deliver necessary services directly to the people. 'Services such as health checkups, education opportunities, health care, nutrition support, pension eligibility verifications, and information on newly introduced govt schemes will be provided by the govt.
This programme is especially focused on the welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) through the involvement of various departments,' said Raghavendranath.
He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief minister Chandrababu Naidu, deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan and housing minister Parthasaradhi were very keen on administration reaching out to the PVTGs to extend the benefits of the govt schemes.
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He explained that Dharti Aaba Abhiyan is a special national campaign launched by the Centre for the holistic development of tribal villages. It is named in honor of Birsa Munda, a revered tribal freedom fighter and reformer. 'The scheme ensures saturation of govt schemes in tribal villages. It will improve access to healthcare, education, employment, pensions, housing, and other essential services. It will also bring remote and backward tribal areas into the path of sustainable development,' said Raghavendranath.
He said that they would verity whether the schemes including PM Awas Yojana–for housing, Ayushman Bharat, PM Kisan, Ujjwala Yojana, MGNREGA extended to all the eligible people. A large number of villagers actively participated and availed services and guidance.
Local public representatives, teachers, ASHA workers, anganwadi workers, village elders, women's group members, students, and youth took part enthusiastically in the event. Officials from health, panchayat raj, education, agriculture, irrigation, and other departments delivered services and interacted with the public. Field-level reviews were also conducted to assess the implementation of welfare programs in the tribal village, and suitable suggestions were offered.
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