JAMMU, April 19 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held detailed interaction with prominent citizens of tribal community from different districts here at the Panchayat Bhavan.

The meeting was convened to get firsthand appraisal of issues faced by the Tribals from Jammu, Udhampur, Reasi, Kathua and other areas. The tribal community leaders highlighted the pressing issues faced by them and sought intervention of the Minister for resolution. The Minister gave a patient hearing to the issues raised by the delegations and individuals and assured them that the same will be given due prominence for redressal.

Choudhary Basharat Ali from Samba raised the issue of absence of lack...