Bahraich: This region of the Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh is home to a large population of the Tharu tribe. Once left behind in the race for development, Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government has worked in mission mode to bring the Tharu tribal community into the mainstream.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "There are about 54-55 villages where thousands of people live. Until the Bharatiya Janata Party government was formed in the state, they had not received any rights. It was only after our government came to power in 2017 that we began thinking about them." The government schemes are now reaching Tharu tribal communities living in forest areas across various districts of the state.UP Minister for Social Welfare, Aseem Arun, said, "We've launched several schemes for self-reliance. Through women’s self-help groups and initiatives like CM Yuva, people are benefiting. Some have started dairies, others are involved in production, and many are working in computer software — steadily progressing."Bishunapur village head Basant said, "All the government schemes are reaching us. It's not that we've been left out of any initiative. Everything is reaching us properly, and every officer and staff member is extending their support."
00:00This region of the Bairayesh district in Uttar Pradesh is home to a large population of the Tharu tribe.
00:09Once left behind in the race for development, Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath Gavgal has worked in mission mode to bring the Tharu tribal community into the mainstream.
00:20There are about 54, 55 cities in which thousands of people are serving.
00:28Until the Bairayesh district in Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath Gavgal has not become a government.
00:36In 2017, when we became a government, we have been thinking about it.
00:43Government schemes are now reaching Tharu tribal communities living in forest areas across various districts of the state.
00:52We have been working on the Svavlamban,
00:55which as well as the audience from Svayam Saita Samu and Anitha,
00:59people are taking the lab from CMUVs,
01:02they are building their own business,
01:04they are opening a small dairy,
01:06they are working on production,
01:08many people are working on computer software and they are moving forward from the speed.
01:13agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for the Tharu community.
01:20With farming-related support from government schemes,
01:23the tribe has shifted from traditional to modern agricultural practices,
01:28leading to better yields and economic prosperity.
01:36Significant improvements have also been made in healthcare in Tharu areas.
01:42To ensure they no longer have to travel far for treatment,
01:46health centers have been set up within villages.
01:49They also receive subsidized wood grains at government ration shops.
01:54And now, Tharu children no longer have to travel long distances for schooling.
01:59Meaning, health, education and economic benefits have started reaching them right where they live.
02:06For Tharu, we have launched a program of the Dharati Abha program which will be able to be able to choose from all local municipalities.
02:14We have to work on this land based on the next 6 months.
02:17We have to work on the inter-college working on these 3 municipalities.
02:19And we will be able to work on these three municipalities and soon as possible.
02:24Speaking of Beiraij district, there was a time when Tharu families lived in mud-thatched
02:32huts.
02:33Today, they are directly benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Ramin Yojana.
02:39So far, 820 houses have been sanctioned for beneficiaries in Beiraij.
02:44In addition, welfare schemes like the Old Age Pension, Disability Pension, Mukya Mantri
02:49Samoik Viva Yojana and Mukya Mantri Samoik Viva Yojana are also easily reaching them.
03:15There was a time when this tribal community remained completely isolated from the main
03:19stream, but with the Uttar Pradesh government's initiatives and development schemes under
03:24the Yogi administration, their lives have transformed.
03:28They are now becoming self-reliant and empowered.
