- Educational, social and economic empowerment of the tribal community being undertaken by prioritising the deprived sections
- Provision of approximately ₹3,200 crore made for the development of the tribal community over three years: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma
- Chief Minister pays tribute to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 151st birth anniversary
- Lacrosse players express gratitude to the Chief Minister for the Lacrosse Academy.
- Short film ‘Development Journey: From Tradition to Progress’ screened
- Short film based on places of faith in tribal areas also screened
Jaipur, November 2026 : Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that the tribal community had struggled for centuries to protect the country’s culture, traditions and self-respect. It is the responsibility of everyone to honour the glorious history, rich cultural heritage and sacrifices of the great personalities of this community. The State Government is working with commitment towards the educational, social and economic empowerment of the tribal community, while giving priority to the deprived sections.
Recognising and Honouring Great Tribal Personalities
The Chief Minister listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on Sunday on the occasion of Tribal Pride Day. Thereafter, he also interacted with representatives of the tribal community. He said that Tribal Pride Day, initiated by the Prime Minister in 2021 on the birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda, has today become an important part of national consciousness. The contributions of the great heroes of the tribal community are receiving national recognition and honour. In this context, Droupadi Murmu, who belongs to the tribal community, is today occupying the country’s highest constitutional office as the President of India.
He said that under the Prime Minister’s resolve of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’, extensive efforts have been made to accelerate development in tribal areas and eliminate Naxalism. Through PM-JANMAN, basic facilities such as electricity, water, housing, healthcare, education, nutrition and roads are being extended to tribal communities. Similarly, the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan is ensuring that the benefits of development reach remote and deprived tribal areas.
Holistic Development of the Tribal Community
The Chief Minister said that the double-engine government had made a provision of approximately ₹3,200 crore for the development of the tribal community over three years. As part of these efforts, 10 Ashram hostels, three residential schools, one new sports hostel and 250 new Maa-Baadi centres have been opened. Under the PM-JANMAN scheme, 15,233 houses, 23 link roads and 15 new multipurpose centres have been constructed, while 51 Van Dhan Kendras have been established in the Sahariya region of Baran district. Furthermore, through the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, efforts are being made to improve the living standards of approximately 55 lakh tribal people across 6,235 villages in the state.
He said that more than 25 lakh mini-kits had been distributed under the Free Hybrid Maize Seed Mini-Kit Programme to empower tribal farmers. In addition, more than 3.5 lakh free hybrid vegetable seed mini-kits had been provided. Similarly, under the PM-KUSUM scheme, more than eight lakh free solar pumps had been installed.
Preservation of Culture, Traditions and Heritage
The Chief Minister said that the Saundh Maati Aadi Dharohar Documentation Scheme had been launched for the preservation and promotion of the invaluable cultural heritage of the tribal community. To appropriately honour the great tribal heroes, memorials of Dungar Baranda in Dungarpur and Bansiya Charpota in Banswara are being constructed. The Veer Balika Kalibai Museum is also being developed in Udaipur.
He said that special attention is also being given to the development of religious places associated with the faith and traditions of the tribal community. Accordingly, development works are being undertaken at Sitabari in Baran; Kamalnath Mahadev, Jawar Mata Temple and Ramkunda Mahadev Temple in Udaipur; Sonar Mata Temple in Salumbar; and Salakeshwar Mahadev Temple in Banswara. These initiatives are giving renewed recognition to the cultural identity and traditions of the tribal community.
Tribal Youth Bring Glory to the Country Through Sports
The Chief Minister said that tribal youth had demonstrated their talent and potential in sports and brought glory to the country at the international level. Tribal players from Rajasthan won a silver medal at the Samarkand Asian Championship in 2024 in lacrosse. This year, gold medals were won in both the men’s and women’s categories at the Riyadh Asian Lacrosse Games. Similarly, a bronze medal was secured at the Southeast Asian Lacrosse Championship-2026 held in Malaysia. These achievements reflect the talent, hard work and capabilities of tribal youth.
During the programme, short films titled ‘Development Journey: From Tradition to Progress’ and one based on places of faith in tribal areas were also screened. Tribal Area Development Minister Babulal Kharadi, MLA Phool Singh Meena, Mahendrapal Meena, Additional Chief Secretary Kunjilal Meena and a large number of representatives of the tribal community were present on the occasion.
Tribal Community Expresses Gratitude to the Chief Minister
During the interaction, international sportspersons from tribal areas expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister. Sunita Meena, captain of the Indian women’s lacrosse team, and Mohanlal Gameti, vice-captain of the national men’s team, said that the Lacrosse Academy in Udaipur, along with the sports facilities and resources being provided across the state, was creating opportunities at national and international levels for sporting talent from remote areas.
Progressive farmers, women and youth present at the programme also stated that the public welfare schemes were bringing positive changes to their lives.
