Kangra honoured for exemplary efforts in tribal development

Kangra district has been honoured by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs for its outstanding implementation of the Dharti Aaba Tribal Development Campaign, aimed at ensuring the benefits of government schemes reach every eligible beneficiary in tribal areas. A certificate of appreciation was presented to the district in recognition of its exemplary work.

Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said awareness camps were organised across the district over the past year to develop 19 tribal villages in 16 panchayats as model villages. Under the Utkarsh Abhiyan, the administration has prioritised 25 key schemes for focused implementation over the next five years, covering crucial sectors such as road and telecom connectivity, education, anganwadi centres, health sub-centres, drinking water, drainage and solid waste management in tribal-dominated panchayats.

In panchayats with nearly 50 per cent tribal population, extensive awareness drives were conducted to inform residents about welfare programmes and link eligible beneficiaries to various schemes. Help desks were also set up to facilitate services like Aadhaar enrolment, Jan Dhan accounts, community certificates, Ayushman cards, pensions and nutrition schemes.

Health camps, development exhibitions, and inter-departmental public awareness events were organised with active participation from self-help groups and Nehru Yuva Kendras.

DC Bairwa lauded the Planning Department team for their dedicated efforts and handed over the Union Ministry’s commendation letter to ADC Vinay Kumar, ADM Shilpi Bekta, District Planning Officer Alok Dhawan and their staff.