New Delhi: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Thursday convened an interaction with MPs and ministers from tribal backgrounds, focusing on accelerating development outcomes in tribal regions through coordinated leadership and ground-level execution.
Addressing the gathering, Oram said the meeting reflected a growing consensus among elected tribal representatives to move beyond policy intent and ensure measurable improvements in the lives of tribal citizens. He stressed that MPs from tribal constituencies hold a dual responsibility – shaping legislation while also monitoring delivery mechanisms at the grassroots.
The discussion centred on the Union government’s targeted approach for tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group areas, with emphasis on saturation-based delivery of essential services. Flagship initiatives such as PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and Eklavya Model Residential Schools were cited as key drivers in bridging long-standing development gaps, according to an official statement.
According to the minister, focused interventions have led to visible progress in housing, access to potable water, electricity coverage, healthcare services, education infrastructure, and livelihood generation in tribal belts. He also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Forest Rights Act as a cornerstone for economic security and community ownership.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment from tribal lawmakers to work in alignment with the Union government’s broader vision of inclusive growth, social equity and sustainable development, ensuring that development reaches the most remote tribal habitations across the country.
