In response to recent ethnic violence in Malkangiri district, the Odisha government has announced measures to address tribal concerns. The decisions, made during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, include reviewing pending cases, providing land titles to tribal families, and offering assistance to those affected by the Machhkund Irrigation Project.
The District Collector will review pending cases regularly and update the state government on progress. Additionally, landless and homeless tribal families will receive permanent land titles under the Forest Rights Act and Odisha Government Land Settlement Act. The government also plans to assist families displaced by the irrigation project.
Furthermore, the state will provide irrigation facilities to agricultural lands near water bodies and ensure tribal applicants can benefit from various development schemes. Efforts will be made to fill vacant teacher posts in tribal languages and create more educational opportunities for students in Malkangiri district. Hostels will also be constructed to accommodate students from remote areas.
Moreover, financial aid will be given to the family of a deceased individual, and assistance will be provided for damaged houses and shops in the affected village. Regular updates on the implementation of these decisions will be reported to the Chief Minister’s Office.
