Adhere to timelines, quality parameters for tribal communities’ welfare: Rana

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13 Nov 2025

Jammu, Nov 12: Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review implementation of Tribal Welfare schemes across Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a statement issued here, during the review, the Minister took a detailed appraisal of both physical and financial progress achieved under various schemes, assessed outcomes against the set objectives, and examined timelines for completion to ensure effective delivery of welfare initiatives for tribal communities.

The schemes discussed in meeting included UT Capex Budget, Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS), Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY), Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), and Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY).

Emphasising the need for efficient utilization of resources, the Minister directed all officers to ensure strict compliance with quality standards and timelines.

He underscored that governance must be outcome-oriented, stressing the importance of regular monitoring, seamless execution, and timely completion of projects to deliver tangible benefits on the ground.

“The original objectives of these flagship programmes must be realized in their true spirit to ensure maximum benefit to the tribal population,” the Minister asserted.

He reiterated that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities through sustained implementation of welfare schemes and policy interventions.

Highlighting the importance of knowledge-based and innovative approaches in tribal development, Rana called for greater collaboration between the Tribal Research Institute (TRI) and IIT Jammu in the fields of research, documentation, and preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of tribal communities. Such partnerships, he noted, would help build an authentic repository of tribal knowledge and foster innovation in developmental planning.

The Minister also emphasized the need to involve local poets, artists, and cultural practitioners in initiatives promoting tribal art, culture, and languages, adding that community participation is essential for ensuring sustainable and meaningful outcomes.