Vikas Saptah: Tribal development in Gujarat under PM Modi's leadership

Oct 10, 2024

The Siddi community in Gujarat is a unique ethnic group, with African ancestry, settled in the regions of Junagadh and Gir Somnath. Despite their rich cultural heritage, the Siddi community earlier faced socio economic challenges. In 2003, the Siddis were officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Gujarat, making them eligible for various government benefits such as scholarships, job reservations, and financial assistance. The government’s targeted efforts to integrate the community into mainstream development, reflect its commitment to inclusive growth. As Gujarat celebrates Vikas Saptah to commemorate 23 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, one of the standout programs initiated under his tenure as Chief Minister, the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana, has become a cornerstone for the development of Gujarat’s tribal communities.