Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 20th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
On August 20, 2026, the Secretary of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) conducted a field visit and progress review in the Indore Division of Madhya Pradesh to assess the last-mile delivery of tribal welfare schemes. The visit involved direct interactions with beneficiaries at educational, livelihood, and healthcare facilities to evaluate the impact of flagship initiatives like PM-JANMAN. The Secretary concluded the visit by directing District Collectors to ensure the expedited, time-bound saturation of all MoTA schemes for every eligible tribal household.
Key Points / Main Content
Education and Infrastructure
EMRS Morod: The Secretary reviewed the Eklavya Model Residential School, noting the use of digital smart classrooms for students from Classes 6th to 12th.
Target Groups: Focus remains on providing quality residential education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) children, particularly those from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the DA-JGUA and PM-JANMAN frameworks.
Livelihood and Economic Empowerment
Bunkar Suvidha Kendra: Located in Maheshwar, this center supports ST women weavers producing 1,000–2,000 Maheshwari sarees daily, with market linkages facilitated by TRIFED and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Community-Led Tourism: Tribal homestays in Khargone district are being promoted as sustainable livelihood models, supported by state-hired agencies providing training, monitoring, and quality assurance.
Facilitation and Grievance Redressal
Adi Sewa Kendras: These act as single-window facilitation centers where community members can register for ration cards and scheme enrolments.
Public Hearings: The centers host "Jan Sunwai" (public hearings) to bring grievance redressal mechanisms closer to tribal neighborhoods.
Health and Social Forestry
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): The Secretary reviewed screening, counseling, and treatment facilities at the Center of Competence for SCD in Indore as part of MoTA’s disease elimination efforts.
Land Rights: Interactions were held with Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders to monitor the progress of land-related provisions.
Impact Analysis
Tribal Community (STs and PVTGs)Impact
Beneficiaries gain improved access to digital education, specialized healthcare for Sickle Cell Disease, and streamlined government services through localized facilitation centers.
Action Required
Community members should utilize Adi Sewa Kendras for scheme enrollment and participate in health screenings at designated Centers of Competence.
District Collectors and State OfficialsImpact
Administrative heads are held accountable for the "saturation" of schemes, requiring better inter-departmental coordination.
Action Required
Collectors must initiate time-bound convergence actions to ensure that MoTA scheme benefits reach every eligible household and habitation in their respective districts.
ST Women and ArtisansImpact
Weavers and homestay owners receive institutional support, including training and market linkages, which enhances income stability and professional exposure.
Action Required
Artisans and entrepreneurs must engage with state-provided training and monitoring programs to ensure quality and consistency in their commercial offerings.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA): The primary central ministry responsible for the planning and implementation of tribal welfare schemes across India.
PM-JANMAN: A flagship initiative focused on the socio-economic development and last-mile service delivery for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS): A specialized educational program providing quality residential schooling to Scheduled Tribe (ST) children.
Forest Rights Act (FRA): Legislation that recognizes and vests the forest rights and occupation in forest land for Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes.
Madhya Pradesh: The target state for the field visit where the saturation and on-ground implementation of tribal welfare schemes were reviewed.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
MoTA Secretary Takes Stock of Last-Mile
Delivery of Tribal Welfare Schemes in Madhya
Pradesh
Field Visit cum Progress Review of MoTA Schemes in Indore
Division Madhya Pradesh
Interacts with beneficiaries at Adi Sewa Kendra, Tribal
Homestay, Bunkar Suvidha Kendra and EMRS Morod;
Reviews scheme saturation with State officials and District
Collectors
प्रव तथ: 20 AUG 2026 10:52AM by PIB Delhi
Smt Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, accompanied by
Sh Manish Thakur, Additional Secretary, MoTA, undertook an extensive field visit cum progress review
across Indore division, Madhya Pradesh, today. The visit was aimed at assessing on-ground
implementation of MoTA's flagship schemes and interacting directly with tribal beneficiaries. The visiting
team was joined by Sh Gulshan Bamra, Principal Secretary, Tribal Welfare, Government of Madhya
Pradesh, and other senior officials of the State Tribal Welfare Department.
The day began with a visit to the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Morod (PVTG), Indore. The
Secretary interacted warmly with students and teachers of Classes 6th to 12th and witnessed digital smart
classrooms in use for everyday teaching. Students spoke of their aspirations to become engineers,
entrepreneurs and professionals in various fields — a heartening reflection of the quality residential
education being provided to Scheduled Tribe (ST) children, particularly those from Particularly
Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), under the PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA umbrella.Secretary, MoTA interacting with students at EMRS Morod (PVTG), Indore
The team then proceeded to the Bunkar Suvidha Kendra at Maheshwar, Khargone district, run by a
Sahayata Samuh registered under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM). The Kendra is home
to ST women engaged in weaving the famous Maheshwari Sarees, producing 1,000–2,000 sarees daily
that reach markets through forward linkages facilitated by TRIFED, Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Zilla
Panchayats. The Secretary was informed that one of the weavers from the Kendra had recently walked the
ramp at a fashion showcase in Delhi. The Secretary also met ST students, including a NEET-qualified
aspirant, and interacted with Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders present at the Kendra.
ST women weavers at the Bunkar Suvidha Kendra, Maheshwar, engaged in weaving Maheshwari Sarees
At the Adi Sewa Kendra, Keriyakheri, Khargone district — a single-window facilitation centre for tribal
empowerment — the Secretary observed ST community members registering facilitation requirements
ranging from ration cards to scheme enrolments in a dedicated on-site register. The Kendra had recentlyhosted the nationwide Jan Sunwai (public hearing), bringing grievance redressal closer to the community.
The Secretary interacted with ST women present at the Kendra, who expressed satisfaction at having such
a facility within their neighbourhood.
The team subsequently visited a Tribal Homestay in Khargone district, run by a local tribal household, as
an example of community-led rural tourism. The homestay offers spacious, clean and well-maintained
rooms with a separate in-house kitchen, priced reasonably per night, and reported good occupancy through
the week, with weekends witnessing maximum footfall. The Secretary was apprised that homestay owners
receive training, handholding support and ongoing monitoring through a State-hired agency, helping
ensure quality and consistency as more tribal households take up this livelihood opportunity. The
Secretary interacted with the homestay owner to understand how tribal households are building
sustainable livelihoods through tourism.
Secretary, MoTA interacting with the owner of a Tribal Homestay, Khargone district
Following this, the Secretary visited the Center of Competence for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at Indore,
set up under MoTA's ongoing efforts towards elimination of sickle cell disease among the tribal
population, and reviewed the screening, counselling and treatment support facilities available at the
Centre.The field visit concluded with a progress review meeting chaired by the Secretary at the office of the
Divisional Commissioner, Indore, to assess the implementation status of MoTA schemes across Madhya
Pradesh and Indore division in particular. The meeting was attended in person by representatives of
concerned line departments along with senior officials of the State Tribal Welfare Department, while
District Collectors from other districts of the division joined through video conferencing. During the
review, the Secretary directed the Collectors to ensure expedited saturation of all MoTA schemes on the
ground, emphasising the need for time-bound convergence action to ensure that intended benefits reach
every eligible tribal household and habitation.
Secretary, MoTA chairing the scheme progress review meeting at the office of the Divisional
Commissioner, Indore
The day-long field visit cum review reaffirmed the Ministry's continued focus on last-mile delivery of
tribal welfare schemes, strengthening of institutional infrastructure such as Adi Sewa Kendras, and support
for sustainable tribal livelihoods through skill-based enterprise, rural tourism and quality residential
education.
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