Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Increases Tribal Development Authority Budget

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presided over a meeting of the Central Tribal Development Authority in the Korba Collectorate meeting room. Sai announced that the budget for the authority would be increased from 50 crore rupees to 75 crore rupees to enhance the development of the Scheduled Tribes residing in the central region. The meeting marked the first gathering following the reorganization of the authority, focusing on a new approach to tribal welfare and comprehensive development. The government is committed to taking concrete steps for the welfare and overall development of the tribal community, ensuring resources are available for development projects. The Chhattisgarh government has established various tribal development authorities, including those for Bastar, Surguja, and the Central region, along with the Scheduled Caste Development Authority and the Chhattisgarh State Rural and Other Backward Classes Development Authorities, taking significant steps toward inclusive development. These authorities aim to accelerate development work in tribal areas, ensure transparency, and bring public facilities to every village and family. The representation within the authority has been expanded to include Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs, District Panchayat Presidents, and other key representatives. Additionally, two social workers and experts in the field of tribal development have been appointed as members to leverage their experience and expertise. The PM Janman scheme is opening new possibilities in tribal areas. Special emphasis is being given to implementing special schemes for tribal communities in education, health, and livelihoods. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and PM Janman Yojana have opened new avenues for development in Chhattisgarh’s tribal regions, with infrastructure development, including housing, roads, electricity, water, and digital connectivity, being rapidly undertaken.