200 tribal area schools in J&K to be upgraded by state govt
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The Jammu and Kashmir government is going to upgrade 200 schools in the tribal areas.
To set up a strong educational ecosystem for the community, the Jammu and Kashmir administration is set to upgrade 200 schools in tribal areas, as told by officials on Monday. As per officials, a total of 104 crore is spent to improve school facilities in tribal areas, with Rs 30 crore set aside each year for tribal student scholarships.
A senior official went on to inform, “For providing education on modern lines to tribal children, the government started an ambitious project of transforming 200 schools into smart schools in tribal areas at a cost of Rs 40 crore.”
The officials further informed that the government is constantly working to defend tribal people's interests, including their land, education, and measures to improve their socioeconomic condition.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over individual and community rights certificates under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 to beneficiaries from Gujjar, Bakarwal and Gaddi Sippi communities.The initiative was lauded as a crucial step that has the ability to change the lives of tribal people in Jammu and Kashmir.
The officials further informed that Rs 10 crore has been sanctioned for developing infrastructure that is inclusive of work on roads, power supply, and anganwadi centres.
The tribal communities were also congratulated by LG Manoj Sinha due to the historic beginning of a new era in their education empowerment.
LG Manoj Sinha further added, “Our priority is to secure the future of tribal children.”
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