‘Tribal communities more confident’
In a candid interview with Anjali Bhatia, minister for Tribal affairs Arjun Munda, spoke about the steps being taken.
In a candid interview with Anjali Bhatia, minister for Tribal affairs Arjun Munda, spoke about the steps being taken.
Leaders of about a dozen organisations of these communities told media persons here today that they were not in favour of the report of the commission that has recommended ST status for Pahari speaking people and various other communities.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday wrote to Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda seeking the inclusion of 160 communities in the ST list of the state.
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda denies politics in it, says the Centre is awaiting West Bengal government’s initiative in the matter.
He also added that it is a clear indicator of the new thinking of the present government which is giving shape to a progressive India.
On the occasion, Union Minister for Tribal affairs Shri Arjun Munda said that listening to the life’s journey shared by tribal Padma awardees today is a great experience.
He said the tribals had small issues but were denied a hearing under earlier Governments, which led to discontent in their areas.
However, according to him, any development work in the area there necessitates 'No Objection Certificates' (NOC) from Gram Sabhas of the respective areas, which, they have not yet issued.
Khelo India e-Pathshala is "India's first-ever national-level open online coaching and education programme for grassroot-level athletes," said SAI.
Munda's entire panel won the much-delayed elections by comfortable margins and were elected to full four-year terms.
