Hyderabad: Tribal Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar on Wednesday directed officials to prioritise tribal development infrastructure and adopt a humane approach while addressing issues in tribal areas.
At a high-level review meeting in the Secretariat, he assessed conditions in tribal regions along with Government Advisor Shabbir Ali. District collectors, ITDA Project Officers, forest officials and public representatives attended the meeting. He said the government remained committed to improving the living standards of tribal communities.
The Minister asked officials to ensure basic facilities in every tribal habitation. These include roads, housing, electricity and drinking water. He said such amenities form the foundation of tribal development infrastructure and long-term welfare.
He expressed concern over delays despite fund allocation. Therefore, he stressed stronger coordination among departments for effective implementation. He directed officials to ensure that funds reach beneficiaries without delay.
Minister reviews tribal development infrastructure and welfare delivery
Referring to the Chief Minister’s focus on tribal welfare, he called for strict monitoring of development works. He warned that authorities would not tolerate delays in execution. He said accountability must guide all stages of project implementation.
The Minister reviewed issues related to forest lands, podu cultivation and the Forest Rights Act. Laxman directed Forest and Revenue Departments to coordinate closely and resolve pending cases. Adluri Laxman also suggested forming a special task force to speed up action. Adluri Laxman said eligible tribal communities must receive access to cultivable land as per legal provisions.
Laxman addressed difficulties faced by tribal youth in obtaining caste certificates. Laxman directed officials to consult the Advocate General and develop a permanent solution. He also called for a transparent and simplified system to prevent future delays.
At the district level, he instructed collectors and ITDA officials to hold regular reviews. Departments such as Forest and Panchayat Raj must coordinate closely to resolve issues locally. He said such coordination would strengthen tribal development infrastructure at the grassroots level.
He also directed officials to ensure that sand supply issues do not delay construction of Indiramma houses in tribal areas. Authorities must grant necessary permissions without delay. In addition, he emphasised measures to address drinking water shortages, including drilling new borewells and restoring existing sources.
The Minister announced the creation of a special monitoring cell for tribal development. He said he would visit tribal areas to assess ground conditions. He directed officials to prepare and implement an action plan by the end of the month, tailored to local needs.
MLAs raised constituency-specific issues during the meeting. The Minister assured prompt action. MLA Anil Kumar Yadav welcomed the initiative to hold a dedicated review on tribal welfare.
Senior officials, including Special Secretary Syed Sabhyasachi Ghosh, Chief Conservator of Forests Suvarna, MLAs Balu Naik, Ramchandra Naik, Dr Chikkudu Vamsi Krishna, Murali Naik and Kova Lakshmi, along with district collectors and ITDA Project Officers from Adilabad, Mahabubnagar and Nizamabad regions, attended the meeting.
Tribal development with dignity and action 🌿
State Tribal Welfare Minister @minister_adluri Laxman Kumar directed officials to adopt a humane approach in addressing issues faced by tribal communities and to prioritize the development of basic infrastructure in tribal areas.
He… pic.twitter.com/hCJ7ejnF1d
— IPRDepartment (@IPRTelangana) April 8, 2026