India, Nov. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, called on the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Parliament House today, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry.
During the meeting, the Vice-President was briefed on various initiatives undertaken by the Ministry for the welfare of the tribal population. The presentation covered efforts to secure tribal rights; measures to enhance education and health outcomes; scholarships for tribal students; programmes for the rejuvenation of tribal culture; livelihood schemes including financial assistance and promotion of traditional skills as enterprises; the Ministry's plan to modernise and expand Eklavya M...