Centre approves 25 road projects to boost connectivity in PVTG habitations of Tripura

December 9, 2025 1:11 PM

Centre approves 25 road projects to boost connectivity in PVTG habitations of Tripura

The Centre has approved 25 new road projects in Tripura aimed at improving connectivity in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) areas, the Ministry of Rural Development said on Tuesday. The projects, sanctioned under the Road Connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, will cover a total length of 65.38 km and involve an estimated investment of ₹68.67 crore. According to the Ministry, the initiative will provide all-weather road access to 30 PVTG habitations across the state, significantly i...

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches campaign for inclusive development, empowerment of tribal communities

June 17, 2025 10:49 AM

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches campaign for inclusive development, empowerment of tribal communities

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the largest benefit saturation campaign in India’s tribal regions, aimed at inclusive development and tribal empowerment. This initiative, rolled out from June 15 to 30, spans over 549 tribal-dominated districts and 207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) districts, covering more than one lakh villages and habitations. Described by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram as a “historic step in realizin...