Public health centres in tribal belts of the state are set to draw power from solar energy sources with the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) mooting a plan to solarise 150 such community and primary health centres of the state.
The upcoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh pose a challenge for the opposition BJP, as they seek to win the support of the tribal population, which has significantly influenced past election outcomes. The BJP has been making efforts to woo tribals by holding rallies and launching yatras in tribal areas. The ruling Congress, on the other hand, is hopeful of winning more tribal seats based on their government s welfare schemes.
The United Bodo People s Organization (UBPO) has demanded that the Centre and State Government should ensure implementation of the BTR agreement in areas
Assam s Minister for Welfare of Plains Tribes & Backward Classes (WPT&BC) Ranoj Pegu has assured that the State Government will complete the process of providing Constitutional status to those tribal.