Virendra Singh Rawat
For the composite development of the nomadic tribes, the Uttar Pradesh government will constitute a dedicate welfare board for the community.
UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced this decision at the Vimukt Jati Diwas celebration yesterday.
“Communities like Nat, Banjara, Bawariya, Sasi, Kanjad, Kalbeliya, Sapera and Jogi are brave tribes who fought as warriors during foreign invasions.” Yogi said.
He noted these tribes fought with indomitable courage against the Mughals and the British.
The CM said in 1871 the British enforced the Criminal Tribes Act and declared these communities as criminals by birth.
Even after independence, this stigma continued until 1952. With the efforts of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, on August 31, 1952, these communities were freed from this social tag.
inding pasture for livestock or traditional occupations.
However, a majority of such tribes are known to have settled at specific places and joined the mainstream of society.
“The Vimukt Jati Diwas reminds us of that historic moment when these communities understood the true meaning of freedom. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the last 11 years the central and state governments have been working with full sincerity for the welfare of Vimukt Jati and nomadic tribes," Yogi added.
He said several schemes have been implemented in the fields of education and housing for these tribes.
Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Schools are being operated in nine districts, and two residential Ashram-style schools have been started, while 101 residential schools are already running.
The UP government is providing facilities ranging from accommodation and food to uniforms for students there.
Apart from this, in 264 government hostels for Scheduled Castes, special facilities are being provided for children of Vimukt Jatis.
Citing the example of the Vantangiya community, the CM said his government gave them the status of revenue villages and the right to vote and also built houses, schools, and hospitals for them.
Similarly, schemes have been implemented for Musahar, Kol, Tharu, Gaur, Chero and Sahariya communities, while communities like Kumhar, Nishad and Rajbhar have also benefited from government schemes.
He said Vimukt Jati and nomadic tribes will also be given land leases and voting rights.
The CM said the youth from nomadic tribes have been selected in police recruitment, which is proof that the UP government is providing equal opportunities to all sections without discrimination.
