AAP Urges Action for Goa's Neglected Tribal Communities

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Goa government of neglecting the Scheduled Tribes on Monday, calling for enhanced welfare measures. According to AAP Goa chief Amit Palekar, the tribal communities suffer from poverty and inadequate infrastructure.

Palekar demanded swift allocation, sanction, and utilization of pending welfare funds earmarked for the tribal communities. He criticized the diversion and mismanagement of the Tribal Sub-Plan funds, emphasizing a need for transparency through regular audits.

Additionally, the AAP stressed the importance of recognizing tribal areas and forest rights, and called for enhanced educational and employment opportunities for tribal youth. Palekar highlighted that only four percent of the required budget was being allocated, and reiterated the need for proper representation of tribals in the advisory council.

(With inputs from agencies.)