Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan announced on Monday that a tribal university will be established in Nashik district, highlighting the integral role of Adivasi communities in the state’s cultural heritage.
At a ‘Gram Sabha Sammelan’ in Jawhar, Palghar district, the Governor, who took office in July, pledged to visit all tribal areas in Maharashtra, including villages of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).
Radhakrishnan shared plans for the university to feature top-tier institutions, including a medical college modeled after AIIMS, an IIT-style engineering school, and an IIM-equivalent management school. This initiative aims to offer tribal students access to world-class education.
The Governor praised gram sabhas as symbols of grassroots democracy and emphasized their role in achieving a self-reliant India. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to uplifting tribal communities through the PESA and Forest Rights Acts, urging district officials to expedite forest rights settlements.
He also encouraged gram sabhas to ensure government schemes for health, education, and employment reach all eligible residents, emphasizing women’s participation and digital infrastructure for enhanced transparency.
Reflecting on his visit to an ‘Adivasi Mela’ in Chandrapur, Radhakrishnan acknowledged the entrepreneurial spirit among tribal women through self-help groups.
Source: PTI
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