Gumla District Administration Reaches Out to PVTG Communities Through Project Dwaar
The district administration of Gumla has taken a significant step toward addressing the challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) with the launch of Project Dwaar on Wednesday. This innovative doorstep visit campaign aims to directly assess the difficulties encountered by these communities and plan appropriate welfare measures.
Reaching the Unreached: The Launch Initiative
The project was officially launched by District Commissioner Prerna Dixit, who demonstrated her commitment by walking approximately 2 kilometers to reach Mangrulata tola in the Albert Ekka (Jari) block. During her visit, she interacted with 28 families to understand their daily struggles firsthand.
Gumla district is home to over 18,000 PVTG members spread across 189 settlements located in Bishunpur, Chainpur, Dumri, Albert Ekka, and Ghaghra blocks. The geographical distribution and challenging terrain have often made it difficult for government services to reach these communities effectively.
Addressing Critical Infrastructure Gaps
During the interactions, residents highlighted several pressing issues affecting their quality of life. The community members expressed concerns about the anganwadi centre facilities, drinking water availability, road connectivity, electricity access, and the complete lack of mobile network in their area.
Responding immediately to the urgent needs, DC Dixit directed officials from the social welfare department to take appropriate measures to address these challenges. She specifically instructed electricity and drinking water department officials to arrange immediate facilities for seven families who were completely deprived of these basic amenities.
"Construction of a road leading to the village will be undertaken soon," assured Dixit, bringing hope to the community that has long struggled with connectivity issues.
Holistic Development Approach
Beyond infrastructure development, the administration also focused on health and nutrition aspects. During her visit, DC Dixit planted 30 drumstick saplings and encouraged residents to incorporate the leaves into their daily meals to combat haemoglobin deficiency, a common health issue in tribal communities.
Explaining the broader vision behind Project Dwaar, Dixit stated, "The objective of the initiative is to provide residents living in challenging terrains all services meant for them." This comprehensive approach underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring that no community is left behind in the development process.
The project represents a significant shift from waiting for communities to approach government offices to bringing government services directly to people's doorsteps, especially those living in remote and inaccessible areas.
