Adilabad:National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) member Jatothu Hussain Naik on Wednesday asked officials of the Tribal Welfare, Forest and Revenue departments to work in coordination and address the problems faced by tribal communities.
Addressing a gathering at Kolamguda in Utnoor mandal on occasion of the 29th death anniversary of Kolam leader Komaram Suru, who worked alongside Komaram Bheem in the fight for Adivasi rights, Hussain Naik wanted officials to study tribal rights over Jal, Jangal, and Jameen and act accordingly when dealing with issues related to the tribal communities.
The NCST member advised officials to pay special attention to Kolams, who are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). He exhorted tribal people to protect their constitutional rights by approaching courts.
Speaking on the occasion, Adilabad MP Godam Nagesh said young people should follow the example of community leaders, give up bad habits, and focus on education to improve their lives and contribute to community development.
Collector Rajarshi Shah said the district administration is implementing the PM-JANMAN programme and focusing on construction of the stalled Indiramma houses and podu lands issue. He disclosed that priority would be given to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act in securing livelihoods.
ITDA project officer Manda Makarandu said efforts are being made to ensure that welfare and development schemes reach all eligible beneficiaries, including the Kolam community.
Those present at the programme included Utnoor ASP Ruthvik Sai Kotte, BJP Nirmal district president Ritesh Rathod, officials, Kolam community leaders and event organisers Sidam Bapurao, Tekam Bheem Rao, Kumra Raju, Madavi Rajeshwar, Madavi Ramesh, Tekam Raju, Kumram Pandu, and Kumaram Lethu.
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