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Summary
The voice of the tribals from Komiri was particularly impactful. The tribals carried placards and staged a padayatra from their village to the venue. They demanded settlement of their land rights before any further mining was permitted.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceDeccan Chronicle
PublishedFriday, 11 September 2026
Affected Population~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Tribal budget: Rs 13,000 crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Panchayati RajMinistry of Tribal AffairsNCSTMinistry of Home Affairs
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