Tummala Suggests Alternative livelihoods For Tribals In Forests
Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Sunday called for alternative livelihood opportunities: Reports
NALGONDA: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Sunday called for alternative livelihood opportunities for tribal people living in forest areas while ensuring conservation of forests.
Distributing Cheyutha pensions and digital ration cards to beneficiaries at a programme in Pusukunta village of Dammapeta mandal in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Nageswara Rao said a comprehensive development plan should be prepared for the welfare of Konda Reddi and Gutti Koya tribal communities.
He asked officials to encourage Adivasi to cultivate horticultural crops, such as oil palm, cashew, bamboo, and drumstick, by supplying their saplings free of cost.
In addition, the minister wanted district administrations to provide work to eligible tribals under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) to ensure a stable income. He stressed on protection of tribal lands from alienation or transfer to others.
Nageswara Rao enquired about educational facilities for tribal students in the village. He directed officials to ensure that every child attends school without fail. He asked them to install CCTV cameras at schools for security. He wanted authorities to examine the possibility of providing breakfast and mid-day meals in schools of tribal areas with support from ISKCON.
Officials from various departments attended the programme.