Prime Minister inaugurates National Tribal Carnival 2016
Speaking on the occasion he said this is the first time that tribal groups from across the country would be in Delhi at the time of the festive occasion of Diwali.
Modi said the tribal carnival would showcase the capabilities of the tribal communities, in the national capital.
The Prime Minister said the life of the tribal communities was marked by intense struggle. Yet, he added, the tribal communities had imbibed the ideals of community living, and of living cheerfully despite troubles.
The Prime Minister said the Government was committed to using modern technology such as underground mining and coal gasification, which would minimize disturbance to tribal settlements.
He also spoke of the Rurban Mission, which would focus on development of rural growth centres.
In his welcome address Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram said that is Ministry committed for the all round development of tribals in the country.
He said his Ministry is concentrating on the education of tribals through Eklavya School and scholarships for the tribal youth. Oram said Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana is another important scheme of his Ministry which has proved beneficial for the tribals.
He said Ministry of Tribal Affairs is equally concerned to provide suitable market for the forest products produced by tribals.
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