The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday listed various welfare schemes being implemented by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department.
In a release, it pointed out that the Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme was ensuring the economic development of entrepreneurs belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. A total of 1,303 beneficiaries received subsidies worth ₹159.76 crore under the initiative.
The government has been implementing the Iyothee Thass Pandithar Habitation Development Scheme, at a cost of ₹1,000 crore. The initiative has helped improve amenities such as roads and street lights, and provide drinking water to Adi Dravidar habitations in urban and rural areas. A total of 1,966 projects had been taken up under the scheme in 2024-25.
The government further said that under the Tholkudi scheme, infrastructure would be improved in tribal habitations at a cost of ₹1,000 crore. A total of 3,594 houses would be constructed for tribal people.
Other ongoing initiatives of the Department include setting up of knowledge centres for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students in 120 places at a cost of ₹117.27 crore, construction of 60 hostels at a cost of ₹300 crore and additional classrooms in Adi Dravidar Welfare Schools, and offering incentives to students pursuing higher education abroad, the government said in its release.
Published – December 23, 2024 12:26 am IST