Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that Denotified, Nomad and Semi Nomad Tribes will be included in Schedules Castes and Scheduled Tribe list. Identity card will be prepared for these people and facilities which are being provided to the people of backward and poor categories will be provided to them.
Chouhan was addressing the Training cum Convention of Denotified, Nomad and Semi Nomad Tribes at Dewas on Friday.
Minister of State for Denotified, Nomad and Semi Nomad Tribes (Independent Charge) lalita Yadav, Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (Independent Charge) Surendra Patwa, Minister of State for Technical Education (Independent Charge) Deepak Joshi, MP Manohar Oontwal, Chairman Denotified, Nomad and Semi Nomad Tribes Commission Narayan Banjara were present on the occasion.
Chouhan said that denotified tribes are wandering since centuries. Stop wandering around now, reside at one place take respectable employment, educate children and take up construction and creativity. Chouhan further mentioned that the state government will provide all facilities for like plots, financial assistance to build house, loan for self employment beside children’ education facility.
Chouhan said that he has dedicated the day for the Denotified, Nomad and Semi Nomad Tribes. You are the guest and the state government is the host. You have honoured me by tying turban and I will not let down your respect and honour. Moreover, he mentioned that he will redress all their problems today. The state government is committed for your welfare. Efforts will be made for them to lead life with respect in society and to enable them to progress.
Chouhan said that the people of Denotified, Nomad and Semi Nomad Tribes should administer pledge today to educate children. Educational expenses will be borne by the state government. All kinds of facilities are being provided in the government schools. lap top will be given on attaining 75 percent marks in 12th examination and smart phones will be provided in colleges. Coaching arrangements for I.A.S., I.P.S., doctors, engineer etc. will be arranged and the fee to pursue studies in premium institutes will be paid by the state government. Directives have been issued to the technical education department to make training arrangements of children in I.T. I.s for different trades. He informed that 140 hostels are functional for denotified tribes in the state. More hostels will be opened as need arises.
Chouhan said that identity cards will be prepared for them in all the districts. Directives are being given to all the Collectors in this regard to enable you to get facilities being provided to backward and poor category. Moreover, wheat, rice and salt at the rate of Re 1 per kg, plot to build house, loan of Rs 1.20 lakh to build house on plot and Rs 12,000 to construct toilet will be provided.
Also loan with 15 per cent subsidy for self employment will be given and 5 per cent interest amount will be borne by the State Government.