Rs 118 cr for development of tribal areas

  • 22/12/2003

  • Tribune (New Delhi)

The Chief Minister, Mr Virbhadra Singh, said Rs 118 crore had been earmarked under the tribal sub-plan for carrying development activities at an accelerated pace in the tribal areas during the current financial year. Addressing a public meeting at Kaza in Lahaul Spiti yesterday, Mr Virbhadra Singh said the funds under the tribal sub-plan were in addition to the regular funds being spent on various schemes by different departments. "Keeping in view the limited working season and additional development needs of the tribal areas, the government had diverted its attention towards speedy and time-bound development of the area,' he said.