Developmental benefits to fully reach denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes : CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced that the people of Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic communities in the state will reap all the benefits of welfare schemes. He acknowledged the long history of courage and bravery demonstrated by these communities. Dr. Yadav emphasized that the state government is committed to fully supporting the youth and other talents from nomadic and semi-nomadic castes in their pursuit of education, career-building, and a brighter future.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the state-level program of Denotified Tribes Day at Rabindra Bhawan, Bhopal on Saturday. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also saw the exhibition of the Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Welfare Department and dedicated the department’s portal ‘Samarth’.

CM announces several welfare measures for Nomadic and Semi-nomadic communities

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav announced that efforts will be made to officially recognize the original residence of nomadic and semi-nomadic castes by documenting one place as their permanent address. This will facilitate the preparation of necessary records, ensuring that those currently excluded from welfare schemes will also receive their benefits. Specific castes such as Bhaat, Charan, Beldar, Pardhi, and Kuchbandiya will be included in these schemes, while a special plan will be created for groups like Kabutari, Kalbelia, Sikligar, and Banchhra. Housing provisions, including basic amenities like electricity and water under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, will be arranged for castes like Gadariya, Lohar, and others. The youth from these communities will receive necessary training, including opportunities in the Agniveer and other government schemes, as well as in sports. Additionally, efforts will be made to promote the folk culture of these castes at the divisional level, and they will be integrated with the Geeta Bhawans being established in cities. Manglik buildings will also be constructed, and ongoing dialogues will be held to support their development.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav emphasized the importance of modernizing essential social customs. He stated that the actions of a few individuals involved in crime should not label the entire community as criminals. He noted that, with changing times, the focus has shifted towards punishing the individual offender rather than holding the entire community responsible.

Banjara folk artist Sushri Reena Pawar presented an impressive traditional dance in the programme. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav announced an incentive of Rs 21 thousand to her for her effective presentation. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav congratulated the department and the organizations for observing Denotifed Tribes Day in the entire state.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Welfare, Backward Classes, and Minority Welfare, Smt. Krishna Gaur, highlighted that on Denotified Tribes Day, a special exhibition was organized to inform about welfare schemes for nomadic and semi-nomadic castes. These communities, once labeled as criminals by the British, were freed from that stigma after independence and are now benefiting from development initiatives. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Dr. Yadav are committed towards the welfare of these castes. The state has made provisions for hostels, scholarships, and house rent assistance for students from these communities, with increased scholarship amounts and special encouragement for girls’ education. The state government remains dedicated to the development of these castes, their villages, and settlements.

At the outset, the Chairman of Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Caste Development Authority, Shri Babulal Banjara gave the welcome address. Shri Ravi Pratap Bundela said that the schemes run by the government are helpful for the development of these castes. Giving priority to the welfare of nomadic and semi-nomadic castes in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav has given necessary instructions. It has become easier to uplift these castes economically.

Chief Minister visits the exhibition

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav attended the exhibition at Rabindra Bhawan complex, the site of the Denotified Tribes Day celebrations. The exhibition showcased the state government’s welfare schemes for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities, as well as the stories of notable figures from these communities, all presented through a series of pictures. Dr. Yadav, along with other guests, viewed the displayed images with keen interest.

Young men and women wearing traditional attire pose for selfies

Young men and women of the community who had come to participate in the Denotified Tribes Day celebrations took selfies with Chief Minister Dr. Yadav at the venue. Young men and women were wearing traditional clothes and jewelry of a particular nomadic community. Along with posing for photographs, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also got introduced to the young men and women.

Puppet presentation by Shri Ghanshyam Bhatt and group

Shri Ghanshyam Bhatt Group gave interesting information about various welfare schemes of the state government through puppets. The group included Jagdish Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt, Raju Bhatt and Jairam Rana.

In the program, Bhopal MP Shri Alok Sharma, MLA Shri Rameshwar Sharma, MLA Shri Bhagwan Das Sabnani, Bhopal Mayor Smt. Malti Rai, Vice Chairman of Jan Abhiyan Parishad Shri Mohan Nagar, Chairman of Coal Development Authority Shri Ramlal Rautela, Chairman of Sahariya Development Authority Shri Tursan Pal, Chairman of Bhariya Development Authority Shri Dinesh Angriya, Shri Sumit Pachauri, Shri Kedar Mandloi and other public representatives were present.

Additional Chief Secretary Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Welfare Shri Ajit Kesari proposed the vote of thanks. A large number of people from Denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic communities were present in the programme. Representatives from different districts of the state welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav with huge garlands.