At the Vimukt jati Diwas ceremony, Uttar Pradesh cm Yogi Adityanath unveiled a series of welfare initiatives aimed at uplifting nomadic and denotified communities. Here are the key takeaways:
1. Dedicated Welfare Board to Be Formed
- A new board will oversee policies for nomadic and denotified tribes, ensuring focused development and equal opportunities.
2. Housing and Colony Projects
- Permanent housing colonies will be established to provide secure shelter for communities like Nat, Banjara, Bawariya, Kalbelia, Kanjar, Sapera, Sasi, and Jogi.
3. Recognition of Historical Struggles
- CM yogi praised these communities as “brave warrior castes” who resisted foreign invasions.
- Recalled their suffering under the 1871 criminal Tribes Act, which labeled them “born criminals” until Ambedkar’s reforms in 1952.
4. education Initiatives
- Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Schools operational in nine districts, with two more started recently.
- 264 sc hostels provide facilities for children from nomadic backgrounds, including accommodation, meals, and uniforms.
5. Roadmap for Development
- Modelled on Shamli and Vantangiya development programs, the roadmap will focus on land leases, voting rights, education, and healthcare.
6. Proof of Progress
- CM highlighted successful police recruitments from nomadic communities, showing welfare schemes are yielding results.
7. Leadership Backing
- CM stressed that under PM narendra Modi’s leadership, both central and state governments are committed to erasing historical stigma and ensuring social justice.
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