Transhumance: 12,497 families, 1.56 Lakh livestock provided transport facilities from Kashmir

Tribal seasonal migration from highland pastures ends with onset of snowfall

Rs 74.18 Cr direct saving for migratory tribal families

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 8: In a significant achievement the Government of Jammu and Kashmir under it’s ini...

TAD organises Seminar on Tribal Rights and Constitution of India at Jammu University

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 22: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Department of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the Law School, University of Jammu, on Wednesday organized a daylong Seminar on "Tribal Rights and Constitution of India."

The event, held...

Celebrating Cultural Diversity: 200 Students from Tribal Hostels and EMRSs Engage in Cultural Exchange Program

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 19: As part of the vibrant and culturally rich Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah, a significant cultural exchange program was organized for 200 enthusiastic students drawn from different tribal hostels and Eklavya Model Resid...

Pre Matric Scholarship

ST Students asked to update Account No within 15 days

Link send to beneficiaries on Registered Mobile Numbers

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 16: Scheduled Tribe (ST) students have been asked to revalidate their account numbers on National Scholarship Portal under Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for the year 2022-23 withi...

Secretary TAD inaugurates tribal residential school, holds interaction with students

Complements DC Rajouri for proactive measures to support tribal education

Reiterates commitment of LG J&K for empowering tribal communities through education

RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 5: Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department(TAD) and CEO Mission Youth,...

85 model villages, vital infrastructure being developed in tribal areas

Secretary TAD reviews progress of projects

RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 3: Secretary, Tribal Affairs and CEO Mission Youth, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary along with Dy Commissioner, Rajouri, Vikas Kundal reviews the progress on various developmental projects for tribal welfare ...

Union Secretary Tribal Affairs tours Shopian, interacts with tribal population

Assesses impact of govt initiatives on community's development, welfare

SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 14: Union Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Anil Kumar Jha, today conducted an extensive tour of Shopian villages to assess impact of tribal development and welfare schemes ...

TAD felicitates 25 for selection in JKAS, 200 students flagged off for Bharat Darshan

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: The Tribal Affairs Department felicitated 25 students from tribal communities of Jammu and Kashmir for their selection in Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Account Services. Youth beneficiaries...

Dr. Shahid inaugurates two day conference on ‘Gojri language in the contemporary world’

SRINAGAR, JULY 24: Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary today inaugurated two day conference on ‘Gojri language in the contemporary world’.

The two day conference is being organised by Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Lan...

Two day National Tribal Festival concludes at Gulmarg

Preserving, promoting tribal cultures an integral part of our nation’s cultural fabric: Dr Shahid Iqbal

GULMARG, JULY 9: Thee two days ‘National Tribal Festival’ concluded today at world famous tourist resort Gulmarg .

The concluding ceremony of the grand event was attended...

Secretary Tribal Affairs visits Kupwara; Inaugurates renovation, fencing project of G&B Hostel, convenes public outreach programme

KUPWARA, MAY 10: Secretary, Tribal Affairs, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today visited Kupwara and inaugurated repair, renovation and fencing project of Gujjar Bakerwal hostel, Kupwara.

Deputy Commissioner...

100 Trucks flagged-off to facilitate migratory tribal population

JAMMU, APRIL 9: In a significant development the Tribal Affairs Department today flagged off a fleet of 100 trucks for transportation of livestock and families of migratory tribal population from various districts to the highland pastures.

In line with the announcement ...

Enhancement of 120% made in Post-Matric Scholarship & ST’s included under Pre-Matric Scholarship upto 8th standard

BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 03: The Tribal Research Institute (Department of Tribal Affairs J&K) team today stated that an enhancement of 120% in Post Matric Scholarship Scheme and inclusion of all Schedule Tribe students up to 8th cla...

TAD establishes 100-bedded Hostel for PG girl students at Jammu

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 12: A 100-bedded hostels for girl studies has been operationalised by the Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) at Jammu which was dedicated to the students by Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who also held detailed discussion with stud...

TAD organises day-long Career Counselling Prog and award function for tribal students

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 11: Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) today organised one-day convention of students on Career Counselling and emerging opportunities at national and international level. Students selected under various schemes of career development recently...

Govt approves modernisation of 120 schools in Tribal areas

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 07: The Tribal Affairs Department has approved modernisation of 120 schools in tribal areas to provide modern educational facilities in these remotely located schools in an endeavour to promote quality education. In Phase-I of the plan more than 100 schools have ...

TAD-CWDB wool project to benefit 30,000 tribal sheep farmers in J&K

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) and Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India have finalised a project aimed at benefitting nearly 30,000 tribal sheep-farming families over a period of three years by providing S...

CEO Mission Youth directs for fast-track approvals, sponsorships and disbursement under entrepreneurship schemes

More than 7600 cases approved under Mumkin and Tejaswini

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 31: Chief Executive Officer, Mission Youth and Secretary Tribal Affairs, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary today asked the banks and scheme partners to intr...

Raghav, Shahid discuss modalities for STC, Tribal Sub-Plan formulation by all departments, districts

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 25: The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated first ever exercise for formulation of Tribal Development Plan by all the departments as an amalgamation of Scheduled Tribe Component (STC) of all the Centrally Sponsored Sc...

TRI organised Webinar, Cultural programs on World Tribal Day

Preservation of Tribal Culture and Indigenous heritage is need of the hour: Shahid

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day) was observed here today. The theme for this Year’s World Tribal Day was “The Role of Indigenous Wome...

Secretary TAD reviews progress on Tribal Research Projects for inclusive Development

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02: Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department (TAD), Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, who is also holding the charge of Director, Tribal Research Institute, reviewed the progress on various research projects initiated for welfare and development plann...

TAD finalises modalities for 25 new hostels

SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) today finalised modalities for establishment of 25 new hostels for students at block level in various districts and steps for completion of more than 10 languishing hostel projects, aimed at providing much required residential facilities for e...

TAD issues selection list of Top 20 meritorious students

SRINAGAR, JULY 29: Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) has issued a selection list under Top 20 meritorious scheme today. Earlier in the month department launched the scheme which aims to felicitate the top 20 students who have passed matriculation examination during the session 2021-22. ...

TAD issues selection list under top 50 coaching scheme

Scheme aims to provide coaching to meritorious, deserving tribal students preparing for NEET/JEE

SRINAGAR, JULY 27: Tribal Affairs Department (TAD), J&K today issued the selection list of Top 50 coaching scheme for tribal students preparing for NEET/JEE examinations.

Earli...

Govt notifies upto 125% enhancement in scholarship for tribal students

More than 300 new courses under scholarship scheme

SRINAGAR, JULY 18: The Tribal Affairs Department has notified enhancement in scholarship for tribal students pursuing higher studies in Government and recognised private institutions including Universities, Colleg...

Govt launches Civil Services exam coaching scheme for Tribal Students

SRINAGAR, JUNE 8: The Tribal Affairs Department has launched a new scheme for government sponsored coaching of Tribal Students aspiring for UPSC Civil Services Examination. Under the Stars-100 initiative for coaching 100 students from tribal communities will be selected f...

Progressing J&K

TAD initiates series of reforms for tribal education development

Outcome based quality education, skilling of Tribal youth priority under new reforms

UT level committee for Tribal Development enhances daily diet rate to Rs 175 per student per day from existing Rs 100

Under ‘Technology Enabled Education S...

Aryans Group of Colleges shortlists 50 tribal students under "Aryans JK Super 50" programme

JAMMU, JUNE 10: Fulfilling its commitment towards facilitating needy and deserving tribal youth of Jammu and Kashmir with scholarships, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Chandigarh, today shortlisted 50 such candidates under "Aryans JK super 50" pro...

In a first, J&K Govt facilitates nomads’ journey to high land pastures

Transit accommodations coming up at 8 places at a cost of Rs 28 cr

SRINAGAR, MAY 30: Come summer in Kashmir, nomadic population of Jammu and Kashmir start moving towards the valley for onward trekking to high pastures. Kashmir offers best and stimulant grazing for...