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 <p>JAMMU: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India convened the Project Approval Committee (PAC) meeting for Jammu and Kashmir to consider and approve various R&D projects submitted by the Tribal Research Institute, J&K.</p>
 <p>Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) Union Secretary Anil Kumar Jha chaired the meeting which was attended by MoTA Deputy Secretary Dr. Navaljeet Kapoor, Department of Tribal Affairs Secretary J&K and Director of Research Institute Tribal, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Director of TAD, Mushir.  Ahmed Mirza, OSD Dr. Abdul Khabir, Assistant Director Sushil Kumar Gupta, Under Secretary Mukhtar Ahmed, and senior officials from the Government of India and NITI Ayog.</p>
 <p>MoTA Secretary Anil Kumar Jha congratulated the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for establishing a very vibrant Tribal Research Institute and a record number of initiatives related to research, publications, cultural heritage, scholarships, awards, workshops and development programmes. capacity building organized in recent months.  He secured all aid to the J&K Tribal Research Institute under various schemes.</p>
 <p>The PAC approved several proposals put forward by the J&K Government, including the establishment of the Center for Research in Tribal Health (CRTH) in coordination with the Srinagar Government College of Medicine, the establishment of the Center for Research and Advanced Planning for Tribals ( CRAPT) in Jammu and upgrading of Tribal Research Institute, including accommodation for staff, academics and professors.  The project related to the evaluation of the medical attention of the migratory tribal population of the transhumant population and the development of capacities of the tribal youth was also approved.</p>
 <p>Other projects and initiatives approved by the CEP include Integrated Tribal Village Development planning, SCA impact assessment program to TSS and other Centrally Sponsored Schemes, mapping of upland pastures, development of a portal for migrant population, training and capacity building programs, tribal festivals, awards for outstanding artists, museum management, exhibition visits for tribal students, seminars, workshops and seminars, among other projects.  The meeting also approved the infrastructure for the TRI headquarters.</p>
 <p>Earlier, the Secretary of the Department of Tribal Affairs gave a detailed presentation on the projects proposed to be initiated by the J&K Tribal Research Institute.  He reported on the intersectoral coordination with universities, medical schools and research institutions for the establishment of various centers and outreach programs for the coverage of the tribal population under various schemes and initiatives.  Programs related to the establishment of museums, libraries, computer laboratories, scholarships and fellowships, research and development projects were also discussed.  He emphasized the focus on research and documentation for professional planning for the general welfare of the tribe.</p>
 <p>Strengthening the capacity of PRIs for the implementation of the Forest Rights Law, development of skills of educated youth linked to entrepreneurship, training of self-help groups to receive financial support under the Van Dhan scheme, mission for a broader coverage of the tribal women's scholarship, skills and entrepreneurship scheme, competitive youth programs, and several other projects proposed by the TRI J&K were also approved by the PAC.</p>
 <p>The meeting also discussed TRI's role in engaging and building the capacity of all development and welfare departments in formulating an effective tribal subplan as mandated by the Government of India.</p>
 <p>Deputy Advisor, NITI Ayog, M Muniraju, reported on the support mechanism that NITI Ayog will extend for the general welfare of the tribes in J&K with a focus on education.  The plan for teacher capacity building in Smart Schools being developed in the tribal areas was also discussed.</p>
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