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Pawan Kalyan greets tribal communities on Indigenous Peoples Day
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan greeted tribal communities on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, saying forests have protected them for generations while they have guarded forests as “guardians…
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan greeted tribal communities on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, saying forests have protected them for generations while they have guarded forests as “guardians of nature, culture and ancient wisdom”. In a social media post, he said this year’s UN theme, “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being”, highlights traditional knowledge passed down through generations.
Kalyan said he shares a deep personal bond with tribal communities and that their trust strengthens his resolve to work for their welfare. He listed government measures such as the Adavi Thalli Baata programme, better connectivity to remote habitations, livelihood opportunities and stronger forest and wildlife protection. The government aims to reach every tribal family while protecting identity and traditions, he added.
The Indian Opinion
The Deputy CM’s post ticks the right boxes on tribal welfare, but the gap between Adavi Thalli Baata slogans and last-mile delivery on forest rights remains wide. Politicians of all parties have a habit of invoking tribal wisdom while land and resource alienation continues on the ground. Watch whether the promised connectivity and livelihood schemes get a specific budget allocation in the next AP fiscal plan.
Sources (2): deccanchronicle.com, thehindu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
