Yogi Govt's Tribal Empowerment Drive Transforms 500+ Villages Across Uttar Pradesh

The Yogi government has redefined the landscape of tribal welfare in Uttar Pradesh, transforming long-neglected communities into partners in progress. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership,

development has truly moved from Antyodaya to Sarvodaya, ensuring that the most deprived are placed at the forefront of growth.Through the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, saturation-based development has reached 517 tribal-dominated villages across 26 districts. These areas are now fully covered by welfare schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala, Jan Dhan, Kisan Samman Nidhi, and PM Vishwakarma Yojana, enhancing connectivity, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities.Extending its protective shield to tribes such as Tharu, Buksa, and Bhotia, the government has empowered over 11 lakh people with housing, education, healthcare, electricity, and drinking water through initiatives like PM Janman and the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana. In a landmark achievement, 815 Buksa families in forest areas now have complete access to essential amenities.To sustain cultural heritage and boost income, the government established the Tharu Handicraft Company in Lakhimpur Kheri, linking 371 self-help groups with national markets through revolving and community investment funds. A Tharu Museum has been inaugurated in Balrampur, with similar projects underway in Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Maharajganj.Eklavya Model Schools, Sarvodaya Hostels, and Ashram Vidyalayas are nurturing a new generation of confident tribal youth. Schools in Lakhimpur Kheri, Bahraich, Sonbhadra, and Lalitpur are providing holistic education to children from remote regions, strengthening the base for inclusive progress.Under the Pre-Examination Training Centre Scheme, over 700 Scheduled Tribe candidates have been selected for administrative roles, while 6,500 youth are being trained across eight high-level centres. Full representation of reserved seats in police recruitment reflects growing tribal participation in governance.The government’s inclusive approach also extends to freed and nomadic tribes, such as the Nat, Banjara, Sansi, Kanjar, and Kalbelia. With 101 Ashram Vidyalayas, 9 Sarvodaya Schools, and multiple hostels, these communities are gaining stability through education, housing, and social security.From restoring dignity and identity to ensuring access to all government benefits, the Yogi government has ushered in a new era of tribal empowerment, one that combines cultural pride with sustainable progress.