His determination for survival turned him into a remarkable agripreneur, from that of a daily wager. Today, this Saora tribal's scientific methods and community mentorship are reshaping farming practices in his block, and fetching him awards, says Niroj Ranjan Misra
Sukhu unveils key initiatives for HP’s tribal regions
Chairing the 50th meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Tribal Advisory Council in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at boosting livelihood opportunities, strengthening connectivity, and accelerating development in the State’s tribal regions. On Friday, he announced that his Government would provide up to a 40 per cent subsidy to eligible youth for purchasing buses and traveller vehicles in tribal areas, along with a four-month exemption from road tax. The move is aimed at creating sustainable employment through the transport sector, he said. The Government would also extend interest subsidies for establishing private solar power projects ranging from 250 kW to one MW in tribal belts in a bid to further promote self-employment, particularly in the renewable energy sector.
