The works for the welfare of tribals have been given impetus all over the country. The concluding conference of Tribal Pride Week will be held in Mandla on November 22 in which several tribal welfare activities will be started.
Efforts are also being made to honour tribal heroes for their roles in the freedom movement. Bhoomi-pujan of the idols of heroes Shankar Shah and Raghunath Shah which will be installed in the Rajarajeshwari fort ward of Mandla, will also be held.
Chouhan said that tribals will be given community forest rights under the Forest Rights Act. Along with this, the natural rights and habitat will also be provided in the Patta Distribution and Forest Rights Act. Chouhan has said that the is ensuring implementation of whatever it promised for the welfare and development of tribals. Speedy implementation of State Government schemes and distribution of benefits are being ensured. Tribal Pride Week has been started to create awareness among tribes aimed at changing their lives.