For this scheme, officials from Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) have identified 23,000 PVTG houses without electricity in tribal villages and settlements under its jurisdiction.
A major political controversy erupted in Tripura after senior Congress leader and MLA Sudip Roy Barman made a provocative remark against BJP leaders during a 'Congress janajati Sammelan' organised by the Congress party at Ambassa Town Hall on Tuesday.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday announced that Rs 1400 crore of work funded by the World Bank is currently underway in Tripura to improve the livelihoods and socio-economic status of the Janajati people.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday attended the 'Janajati Ekta Sammelan' in Khumulwng, Tripura and emphasised the importance of unity among all communities and tribes in the state.
A couple from Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district has expressed their happiness and excitement after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and taking a selfie with him during the Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas program in Jamui, Bihar on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday connected with a tribal couple over a selfie at an exhibition stall featuring products from tribal communities on the occasion of Janajatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jamui, Bihar.
A rally has been organised in Agartala on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, which is celebrated as Janajati Gourav Diwas throughout the nation.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha reassured that his government in the state is fully committed to the welfare and development of the Janajati community in the state.
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha praised former Deputy Chief Minister and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma for his significant contributions to the development of Tripura, especially in advancing the Janajati community.
"Prime Minister Modi has always prioritised the development of janajati communities, distinguishing his administration starkly from the previous misrule under the CPI(M) and Congress. Their 35-year governance relied heavily on janajati votes without delivering real progress," CM Saha stated.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday exuded confidence in BJP's victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections stating that the party will secure both the seats from Tripura.