PM Modi Unveils ₹9,700-cr Projects, Slams Congress for Neglecting Tribal Communities | India News
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of leaving tribal communities to their fate during its six-decade rule. Speaking at a Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas event in Dediapada, Gujarat, Modi unveiled development projects worth over ₹9,700 crore, aimed at uplifting the tribal belt in south Gujarat. Modi criticized the Congress for neglecting tribal welfare, citing issues like malnutrition, inadequate education, and poor connectivity in tribal regions. He highlighted that the BJP, under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, established a separate Ministry for Tribal Affairs, which was neglected by the Congress when it came to power. However, Modi's government has taken significant steps to address tribal welfare. He announced that over ₹18,000 crore has been allocated for Eklavya Model Residential Schools across the country, resulting in a 60% increase in tribal children enrolling in these schools. Essential facilities have been provided for girl students, and a nationwide campaign is underway to address sickle cell disease, which affects tribal communities. Modi also emphasized the importance of preserving the tribal community's contribution to the freedom movement. Several tribal museums are being established across the country, including a vast tribal museum in Rajpipla, Gujarat. The Shri Govind Guru Chair has been established at the Birsa Munda Tribal University to study the dialects of tribal communities and preserve their rich tradition. The Prime Minister announced that one lakh families in the region have been provided with permanent houses under PM-JANMAN and other schemes. A large number of Eklavya Model Schools and Ashram Schools have been inaugurated, and several projects related to health, roads, and transport have been initiated. Modi's government is committed to prioritizing the deprived and ensuring that the benefits of development reach tribal communities.
