Tribal development accelerates with 200% rise in budget over a decade

July 22, 2025 5:25 PM

Tribal development accelerates with 200% rise in budget over a decade

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has witnessed a decade of transformative growth, backed by a significant expansion in its financial allocation and outreach. From 2013-14 to 2025-26, the ministry’s budget surged by over 200%, rising from ₹4,296 crore to ₹14,926 crore. This rise in funding has enabled wide-ranging initiatives targeting the holistic development of tribal communities across India. Speaking at the Aadi Mahotsav in February 2025, President Droupadi Murmu praised the decade’s a...

Union Minister Savitri Thakur reviews Women and Child Development schemes in Meghalaya

April 16, 2025 3:20 PM

Union Minister Savitri Thakur reviews Women and Child Development schemes in Meghalaya

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, held a series of high-level review meetings in Shillong to assess the implementation of key centrally sponsored schemes, including Poshan Abhiyan, Mission Shakti, and Mission Vatsalya. The visit is part of the Centre’s efforts to strengthen grassroots service delivery in the North East. In discussions with officials from Meghalaya’s Social Welfare Department, the Minister emphasised improving Anganwadi Centre infrastru...