Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Naidu vows drinking water, housing for tribal families by 2027
In India, there is a big state called Andhra Pradesh where many tribal people live with their own special cultures and traditions.
A leader named N. Chandrababu Naidu is the Chief Minister of the state.
On a special international day that celebrates indigenous peoples, he promised that by 2027, every tribal family will have clean drinking water and a good home.
The government has set aside a huge amount of money, 4,764 crore rupees, to help nearly 27.39 lakh tribal people.
It will also train 1.5 lakh young tribal people so they can find good jobs.
Nineteen special agreements were signed to help about 60,000 people with new ways to earn a living.
Roads are being built to connect more than 2,300 tribal villages, and cell towers are being added so people can use mobile phones.
Ambulances are also being arranged so sick people no longer have to be carried long distances by hand.
The Chief Minister reminded everyone that the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, started as an ordinary tribal woman and reached the highest office in the country.
He said that when tribal people get chances, they can do amazing things while keeping their culture and traditions.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the coalition government aims to give every tribal family safe drinking water and housing by 2027.
Andhra Pradesh has allocated Rs 4,764 crore for the comprehensive development of 27.39 lakh tribals.
Skill training will be provided to 1.5 lakh tribal youth, and 19 MoUs were signed expected to benefit about 60,000 people.
Road connectivity is being provided to 2,336 tribal habitations, with 905 km of roads laid at Rs 1,000 crore under the 'Adavi Talli Bata' initiative.
Araku Coffee, developed as a brand over 25 years, will be expanded across another 1 lakh acres as the state aims to make it one of the best global brands.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, speaking at a government programme in Vijayawada.
- What
- Announced tribal welfare measures including safe drinking water and housing for every tribal family by 2027, a Rs 4,764 crore development allocation, skill training for 1.5 lakh tribal youth, 19 MoUs, and road, health and digital connectivity projects.
- When
- Sunday, at a programme marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To protect the rights and welfare of tribal communities and expand their access to development, employment, healthcare and infrastructure.
- State allocation
- Rs 4,764 crore
- Tribal population covered
- 27.39 lakh
- Target
- Safe drinking water and housing for every tribal family by 2027
- Youth skill training
- 1.5 lakh tribal youth
- MoUs signed
- 19, benefiting about 60,000 people
- Road connectivity
- 2,336 tribal habitations; 905 km laid under 'Adavi Talli Bata' at Rs 1,000 crore
- Tribal-focused districts
- 3 districts established
- Araku Coffee
- Global brand; cultivation to be expanded across another 1 lakh acres
