Governor Mangubhai Patel said that both the Central and State governments are prioritizing the welfare of specially backward tribes. Through a targeted campaign, essential facilities such as roads, electricity, water, schools, and Anganwadi centres are being provided in Sahariya, Baiga, and Bhariya tribal settlements. Governor Patel made these comments while interacting with villagers in village Chilwaha, Raisen district, on Monday.
Governor Patel expressed his happiness while visiting the village, stating that he is very impressed with the positive changes in the lives of the tribal community, including concrete houses, drinking water facilities, and sanitation arrangements. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continuous efforts for the welfare of backward classes and society. Governor Patel highlighted that it is fortunate to have Modi’s visionary and sensitive leadership for the Janman villages. The Prime Minister, especially sensitive towards the tribal community, has made special provisions in the budget to provide 11 basic facilities, including housing, education, water, roads, and irrigation. Additionally, mobile medical vans have been made available for tribal villages, offering health checkups and treatment facilities.
Patel said that women have made significant economic and social progress by joining self-help groups. Their confidence is growing, and many are starting their own businesses, and becoming financially self-reliant. Their respect in the family has also increased. Regarding the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, he highlighted that the poor no longer need to worry about treatment. Those holding an Ayushman card can avail of free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in private hospitals.
Patel motivated the villagers to ensure the education of their children and emphasized that education is the key to progress in society. He stated that if the sons and daughters of a household study, they will progress and contribute to the family’s development. Governor Patel pointed out that lack of money is no longer a hindrance to education, as the government is working from Anganwadi to sending students abroad. He urged villagers to send their children to Anganwadi, as both the stateandcentral governments are running many schemes to support student education. During his interaction with women, he asked how many of their children are in college, and many women shared that their sons and daughters are studying in college.
The Governor before the Jan Samvad programme in Janman village Chilwaha, visited the homes of the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana to witness the changes in their lives after receiving the scheme’s benefits. Governor Patel first visited the house of PM Janman beneficiary Smt. Shyama Bai and her daughter Smt. Priya Bai. Smt. Shyama Bai welcomed the Governor by applying tilak and performing aarti. She expressed her gratitude to the CentralandState Governments for the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana and shared how it has positively impacted her life. She offered tea and kheer prepared by herself to Governor Patel. The Governor also visited their PM Janman residences.
After this, Governor Patel also visited the PM Janman Yojana beneficiaries Gendalal (son of Gangaram), Pooja Bai (wife of Dhaniram), and Smt. Rajni Bai (wife of Ganpat), at their PM Janman Awas. He interacted with them about the benefits of the government schemes. The beneficiaries were very excited and happy to have the Governor visit their homes and expressed their gratitude to the government for its welfare schemes.