Tag: Tribal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays foundation stone for tribal freedom fighters museum in Manipur through virtual mode, says the contribution of the tribal community in the fight for freedom cannot be forgotten
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Posted On: 22 NOV 2021 4:57PM by PIB Imphal Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today laid the foundation stone for setting up of the Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Luangkao village in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda were among other dignitaries who attended the foundation stone laying foundation held at City Convention Centre in Imphal today. The museum is to be constructed at a cost of Rs 15 crore sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, ... Read more
Tribal Affairs Minister , Shri Arjun Munda to remain on a two-day visit to Assam from tomorrow
The Minister of Tribal Affairs , Shri Arjun Munda will remain on a 2-day visit to the State of Assamfrom tomorrow. During the course of the visit, the Tribal Affairs Minister will review the progress of implementation of the MFP, VDVK and TRIFOOD programmes which have been put in place for the empowerment of the tribals in the state and region. He will be accompanied by Shri Pravir Krishna, Managing Director, TRIFED and senior officials of TRIFED. During the two day visit, Shri Munda will hold meetings with Governor of Assam , Shri JagdishMukhi ; Chief Minister of Assam Shri ... Read more
Tribal Affairs Ministry and AIIMS organized workshop for NGOs for mission of Sahi Poshan-Desh Roshan as part of POSHAN MAAH
Key Highlights: The purpose of the workshop was to closely associate NGOs working with Ministry of Tribal Affairs in area of tribal health. The need for proper nutrition during pregnancy, lactating mothers and beyond was highlighted during the workshop. A chart showing age-wise nutrition needs was also shared with the participating NGOs by them. A workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations on Nutrition and Health was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 09th September, 2021, as part of its POSHAN MAAH activities. The purpose of the workshop was to closely associate NGOs working with Ministry of Tribal Affairs in ... Read more
NSTFDC under M/o Tribal Affairs extends concessional loans to ST persons for income generation activities/ self-employment
Key Highlights NSTFDC extends concessional loans to ST persons through Term Loan Scheme, AMSY, Micro Credit Scheme for Self-help Groups and under Stand-Up India scheme Margin Money Support Scheme for ST Entrepreneurs formulated in December 2020 under Stand-Up India Scheme Eligible ST Entrepreneurs are allowed to avail financial assistance of NSTFDC to the extent of 15% of the total project cost under Stand-Up India Scheme. Ttribal community owned Minor Forest Produce centric multi-purpose Kendras are set-up in localities with significant tribal population under VanDhan Vikas Karyakram The Kendrasprovide sustainable livelihood opportunities at community level while creating enabling environment to prevent ... Read more