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Government directs states to hold tribal welfare outreach camps

Government directs states to hold tribal welfare outreach camps
Hold mass outreach camps for doorstep delivery of tribal welfare schemes: Government · indianexpress.com

The government of India wants to make sure tribal people can easily get the help and benefits they are supposed to receive.

To do this, a special government department called the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has asked every state to hold special public camps.

These camps are called 'Jan Sunwai,' which means a place where people can share their problems and learn about their rights.

The camps will happen between August 13 and August 15, just before Independence Day.

They will take place at special centres called Adi Sewa Kendras.

The goal is to bring the government's tribal welfare schemes right to people's doorsteps.

The camps are part of a big programme called the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started this programme in September of last year.

The programme hopes to build a team of about two million local volunteers in around one lakh villages.

These volunteers can help tribal communities get the support they need.

Key facts

Ministry
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA)
Directive
States to organise 'Jan Sunwai' camps at Adi Sewa Kendras
Camp Dates
August 13-15
Occasion
Run-up to Independence Day (August 15)
Initiative
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
Launched By
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September last year
Target Volunteer Network
About 2 million people
Target Coverage
About 1 lakh villages

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