JAMMU: Minister for Tribal Affairs Department, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reviewed the implementation of the Dharti Aaba Scheme in J&K during a meeting with senior officers at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
Maintaining that holistic tribal development is a priority of the present government, the Minister emphasised expanded coverage of Dharti Aaba to all tribal villages and targeted efforts to bridge critical gaps in social infrastructure, healthcare, education and livelihood ensuring sustainable growth for tribal communities.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, TAD, Harun Malik, Deputy Secretary TAD, Dr. Abdul Khabir besides other concerned officers.
While addressing the meeting, the Minister called for a focused approach on the scheme interventions under the Abhiyan, through coordinated efforts so that the benefits reach the targeted population. He took a first-hand appraisal of the implementation of the scheme being executed for the welfare of tribal people. He also discussed various aspects related to the scheme and other modalities for its successful execution to achieve the target.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Tribal Affairs Department gave a brief about various welfare schemes in JK focused on socioeconomic empowerment and sustainable development. He said that synchronised efforts are underway to expand the coverage of Dharti Aaba to all tribal villages in JK. He added that these programs aim to enhance living conditions, promote education and foster inclusive growth for the tribal population.
