Sanjay Kumar Pandey
Ranchi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several projects worth over ₹80,000 crore in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. These projects aim to benefit around 63,000 tribal villages in 550 districts through the launch of the Dharti Aaba Tribal Village Utkarsh Abhiyan. Additionally, the Prime Minister inaugurated 40 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and laid the foundation for 25 new ones. Under the PM-JANMAN initiative, several other projects were also inaugurated and commenced. While addressing the gathering, Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for being a part of Jharkhand’s development journey. He recalled his recent visit to Jamshedpur, where he inaugurated numerous developmental projects worth hundreds of crores. Referring to today’s projects, PM Modi highlighted the government’s focus on the empowerment and welfare of tribal communities, affirming that these ₹80,000 crore projects reflect the government’s prioritization of the tribal society. On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, the Prime Minister emphasized that Gandhi’s vision of India’s progress was intrinsically linked to the development of tribal communities. Launching the Dharti Aaba Tribal Village Utkarsh Abhiyan, PM Modi announced that it aims to uplift nearly 63,000 tribal-dominated villages across 550 districts, benefiting over 5 crore tribal people nationwide. He reiterated that the initiative would significantly improve the socio-economic conditions of these villages, including those in Jharkhand. Expressing his joy, PM Narendra Modi noted that the launch of the Dharti Aaba campaign from the land of Bhagwan Birsa Munda was significant. He also remembered the commencement of the PM-JANMAN scheme on Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary last year and announced that India will celebrate the first anniversary of the scheme on November 15, 2024. He added that the scheme is helping to bring development to the most backward tribal areas of the country. Highlighting the progress made under the PM-JANMAN initiative in its first year, the Prime Minister shared that more than 950 remote villages in Jharkhand now have access to piped water. Additionally, 35 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras have been approved in the state. PM Modi also focused on efforts to improve mobile connectivity in remote tribal regions, ensuring that tribal communities benefit from equal opportunities for progress. Regarding the educational opportunities for tribal youth, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of building Eklavya residential schools. He announced the inauguration of 40 such schools today and laid the foundation for 25 more, stressing that these schools should be equipped with modern facilities and high-quality education. The government, he said, has nearly doubled the budget for each school to ensure this. PM Narendra Modi expressed confidence that tribal youth, when given the right education and opportunities, would thrive and contribute significantly to the nation’s growth.The event was also attended by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar and Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, among others.
As part of the government’s commitment to ensuring the holistic development of tribal communities across the nation, the Prime Minister launched the Dharti Aaba Tribal Village Utkarsh Abhiyan, with a total outlay of over ₹80,000 crore. The initiative aims to cover approximately 63,000 villages in 549 districts across 30 states and union territories, benefiting more than 5 crore tribal people. It seeks to address critical gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood through 25 activities implemented by 17 ministries and departments of the Government of India. To boost educational infrastructure for tribal communities, PM Modi inaugurated 40 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and laid the foundation for 25 more, with a combined investment exceeding ₹2,800 crore. Under the PM-JANMAN initiative, projects worth over ₹1,360 crore were inaugurated, including more than 1,380 kilometers of roads, 120 anganwadi centers, 250 multipurpose centers, and 10 hostels for schools. The Prime Minister also unveiled key achievements, including electrification of 3,000 villages, the establishment of 275 mobile medical units, 500 operational anganwadi centers, 250 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, and the provision of piped water to over 5,550 particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) villages.
