Tribal Welfare Cell

Tribal Welfare Cell of Raj Bhawan

Mandate

The Tribal Welfare Cell (TWC) was setup in 2011 after the recommendation of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India for setting up a cell in  Raj Bhawan, Jaipur.

Role

Tribal Welfare Cell (TWC) has been assisting Hon’ble Governor in discharge of his duties/ responsibilities as envisaged under article 244(1) read with Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India for ensuring peace and good governance in the Scheduled Areas.

Organisation

The Tribal Welfare Cell in Raj Bhawan is headed by Director (Tribal Welfare) and Special Secretary to Governor and he is being assisted by Deputy Secretary, Joint Director, ALR, and subordinate staff.                                 

Functions of Tribal Welfare Cell

Tribal Sub-Plan Budget Analysis

The expenditure incurred against the allocated Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) budget from the Annual State Plan is analysed to  ensure that optimum benefits reach the targeted tribal beneficiaries.                                                                            

The Annual Reports

As required under Para 3 of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Annual Reports are  submitted by Tribal Area Development Department and approved by the Hon’ble Governor for submission to Hon’ble President of India.

Petitions/reports        

Issues/representations received from the people/organisations of Scheduled Tribe communities are forwarded to the concerned departments for appropriate action and the responses received are apprised to Hon’ble Governor.

Coordination with State Government

Compliance of the directions given by the Hon’ble Governor during the meetings on the issues  of tribal welfare with Tribal Area Development Department as well as the other concerned departments are placed for perusal and appropriate directions of Hon’ble Governor.