Archive · 21 Aug 2026
BJP MP Seeks Action on Karnataka Tribal Welfare Delays
A lawmaker from Karnataka asked government officials about problems affecting tribal communities.
He discussed centres that help tribal groups sell their forest products.
Many approved centres have not started working yet.
He also said some money promised to Karnataka has not been released.
Another scheme has 12 approved centres that are still not operating.
The lawmaker asked for reports showing how the centres are helping people.
He also questioned why so many Forest Rights Act applications were rejected or left pending.
Officials promised to examine the issues, release pending funds and speed up the remaining work.
Govind M. Karajol raised tribal welfare concerns at a Parliamentary Committee meeting.
Of 140 sanctioned Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in Karnataka, 69 are operational and 71 have not started.
Karnataka has received Rs 11.86 crore of the Rs 20.87 crore sanctioned, leaving Rs 9.01 crore pending.
Under PM-JANMAN, 21 of 33 sanctioned centres are operational, while 12 remain unopened.
Of 2,95,176 Forest Rights Act applications, 2,62,626 were rejected, 16,700 approved and 15,850 remain pending.
- Who
- Chitradurga BJP MP and former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Govind M. Karajol, Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs officials and the Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- What
- Karajol raised concerns about delayed tribal welfare centres, pending funds, centre performance and Forest Rights Act applications in Karnataka.
- When
- At a meeting held on Friday.
- Where
- At a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Why
- To seek explanations for implementation delays, release of pending funds and faster disposal of Forest Rights Act applications.
- VDVKs sanctioned
- 140 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras have been sanctioned in Karnataka.
- Operational VDVKs
- 69 centres are operational and 71 have not commenced operations.
- Sanctioned funding
- Rs 20.87 crore was sanctioned for Karnataka.
- Released funding
- Rs 11.86 crore has been released, leaving around Rs 9.01 crore pending.
- PM-JANMAN centres
- Of 33 sanctioned centres, 21 are operational and 12 have not started.
- Forest Rights Act applications
- Karnataka received 2,95,176 applications; 2,62,626 were rejected, 16,700 approved with titles issued, and 15,850 remain pending.
- Officials’ assurance
- Union Ministry officials said they would examine the issues, release pending funds and expedite remaining work.