Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Government of India, Renuka Singh reviewed the progress of the on-going projects sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to the Government of Nagaland under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution of India, Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and Tribal Research Institute (TRI)in its meeting held at Hotel Japfü, Kohima on 26th August, 2021.

The Review meeting was chaired by Home Commissioner, Abhijit Sinha, IAS, and was attended by senior officers. During the review meeting, the Union Minister was apprised of the decision of the State Government on creation of the new Department of Tribal Affairs by the State Cabinet on 5thAugust, 2019 and the activities being carried out by the Tribal Affairs Department and DUDA.

The Union Minister also called on Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio along with some of the Cabinet/Advisor at his official residence in Kohima.

                                                                                                (DIPR)