Oram to use IT to monitor ongoing Tribal welfare projects

Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has said that the ongoing programmes, projects and plans aimed at welfare of Tribal people and development of tribal areas will be closely monitored through application of Information Technology.
The Minister said that it will be done so that detailed information regarding different aspects of the programmes and schemes such as status, expenditure and beneficiaries are available in public domain and everybody has access to these informations.
After assuming charge, Oram said that detailed tribal Map of India will also be prepared utilizing the technology of Geographical Information system (G.I.S) which will help the government while implementing different programmes and introducing new schemes and projects for tribal people.

The Minister further added that he will meet with ministers and secretaries of tribal affairs/tribal welfare departments of different states at regular intervals so that region and community specific issues can be addressed more effectively.
Oram said he will also meet MPs and MLAs representing tribal people and tribal areas from time to time which will keep him abreast of specific local concerns and problems being faced by tribal people.