Norms will be laid down to bring about uniformity in appointment of superintendents in hostels of Tribal Welfare Department. Priority in it will be given to local tribal people.
Condition of tribal hostels will also be reviewed. These directives were given by Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan while chairing a meeting of Tribes Advisory Council here today. Minister of State for Tribal Welfare Harishankar Khatik, member-MlAs of the council, Chief Secretary R Parasuram and senior officers of concerning departments attended the meeting.
Chouhan said that upgradation of higher secondary and high schools in remote areas under Tribal Sub-Plan should be undertaken on priority. For this, a comprehensive action plan should be chalked out. Arrangements for granting permission for construction to beneficiaries of Indira Aawas Yojana and other government construction works in the buffer zone near tiger reserves should be simplified. It was informed at the meeting that number of ashram hostels is being increased to strengthen educational arrangements in tribal areas.
The Chief Minister directed that tribal hostel buildings should be reviewed. Proposals should be chalked out to construct new buildings to replace old and dilapidated hostel buildings and alternative arrangements should be made for inmate students. Benefit of Chhatragrah Yojana should be provided to maximum number of tribal students.
It is noteworthy that State Government pays rent of houses rented by students in groups for studies in cities under this scheme.
Chouhan said that pattas of government land on which tribal people are living by constructing shanties should be provided to them on priority.
Process of promoting teachers posted in tribal areas should also be completed within the time-limit.
He said that Tantya Bhil Swarozgar Yojana has been launched to provide self-employment to tribal youths. Under the scheme, loan worth upto Rs 3 lakh will be provided. In it, there will be 30 percent subsidy while bank guarantee will be provided by State Government.
Members present at the meeting put forth suggestions regarding various tribal welfare issues.