19 villages of Kangra selected under tribal upliftment scheme

Under the Utkarsh Abhiyan, a district-level Jan Jatiya Gaurav Divas was organised at Narwana Khas in Kangra district on Sunday.

During the programme, people were informed about various government-run tribal welfare schemes through exhibitions organised by different departments.

Kangra’s Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Shilpi Vekta, stated that the government was consistently working to uplift tribal communities. She emphasised that continuous efforts were being made to ensure that the benefits of various schemes run by both the Union and state governments reach the intended beneficiaries in a timely manner.

The ADM also informed that 19 tribal villages across 16 panchayats in Kangra district have been selected under the Utkarsh Abhiyan. She added that an awareness campaign would be conducted until June 30 to ensure that residents of the selected villages can avail themselves of various development schemes.

On the occasion, the ADM planted a sapling of Araucaria heterophylla and visited stalls set up by various departments, including the Child Development Department, Health Department and District Red Cross Society.

Earlier, Sarita Devi, the Narwana Khas Panchayat chief, welcomed the ADM and apprised her of the ongoing works being undertaken by the panchayat. Local children and cultural groups also showcased performances to mark the event.