27-08-2025 : Governor reviews initiatives for tribal welfare; calls for Uttarakhand to be a model state in the field.

Rajbhawan Dehradun 27 August, 2025

Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) held a meeting with officials of the Tribal Welfare Department at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday to review the ongoing initiatives for the welfare of tribal communities.

The Governor emphasised that the benefits of welfare schemes must reach tribal communities in full measure and their impact should be visible at the grassroots level. He stated that Uttarakhand should emerge as a model state for tribal welfare in the country. The Governor also reviewed the progress of the Government of India’s “Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan” and other schemes, stressing that these initiatives must ensure holistic development of tribal communities by addressing education, health, livelihood, and cultural preservation.

He directed officials to ensure transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the implementation of all welfare schemes.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Dr. Sridhar Babu Adanki, Additional Secretary Smt. Reena Joshi, Director of Tribal Welfare Shri Sanjay Tolia, and Additional Director Shri Yogendra Yadav.
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