Tribal Communities Showcase Culture at District-Level Vikas Mela

Nabarangpur  On the fourth day of the ongoing district-level Vikas Mela, a tribal gathering was organized by the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Nabarangpur.

The chief guest of the program was Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, who interacted with several tribal beneficiaries. These beneficiaries have received assistance under various schemes of the department.

Rajeev Sahu, ITDA Project Administrator, was also present during the event. The gathering featured discussions on several key initiatives including:

National Excellence Rural Campaign

Forest Rights Act awareness

Distribution of land title deeds (patta)

On this occasion, the District Welfare Department presented detailed information related to educational assistance for tribal students and the Chief Minister’s Tribal Livelihood Mission. A PowerPoint presentation was made on this mission to raise awareness among attendees about its objectives and benefits.

The highlight of the program was the distribution of FRA (Forest Rights Act) titles to 223 individual beneficiaries from Jharigaon block, a significant step in securing land rights for tribal communities.

This tribal gathering effectively raised awareness about the National Excellence Rural Campaign, which is currently being implemented in 536 villages of the district. The campaign aims to ensure complete documentation and inclusion in schemes like:

Aadhaar card

Ration card

Ayushman Bharat card

PM Kisan

Jan Dhan account

Caste certificate

This tribal gathering served as an important platform for empowering the tribal community and spreading awareness about various government schemes, thereby ensuring better access and participation.