Jual Oram Reassumes Tribal Affairs Ministry: Focus on Education and Health

Veteran BJP leader Jual Oram, India's first Tribal Affairs minister, prioritizes tribal education and health after re-assuming his role. Oram, who secured his fifth Lok Sabha term, emphasizes the importance of improving the tribal regions through education and health infrastructure, thanking PM Modi for the opportunity.


PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 14-06-2024 13:46 IST | Created: 14-06-2024 13:46 IST
Jual Oram Reassumes Tribal Affairs Ministry: Focus on Education and Health
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Veteran BJP leader Jual Oram, who holds the distinction of being India's first Tribal Affairs minister, has re-assumed his role, stressing that tribal education and health will top the Modi government's agenda.

Triumphing in his fifth Lok Sabha term by defeating BJD candidate and ex-hockey captain Dilip Tirkey in Sundargarh, Odisha, Oram highlighted the creation of robust educational infrastructure, including Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

Oram aims to further enhance health services along with road, communication, and irrigation infrastructure in tribal regions, acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the continued support.

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