Implementation of DAJGUA in Himachal Pradesh

The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs announced that 156 villages across 7 blocks in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh have been identified for development under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA). The district has two Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDPs) – ITDP Bharmour (30 villages) and ITDP Pangi (48 villages). Funds approved amount to ₹551.11 lakh for Bharmour and ₹851.00 lakh for Pangi. Specific interventions include construction of classrooms, hostels, toilet blocks, repairs, a Tribal Multi‑Purpose Marketing Centre, and FRA, with total approved funds of ₹1,090.32 lakh. Year‑wise releases show ₹708.44 lakh in 2025‑26 and ₹381.88 lakh in 2026‑27, with none in 2023‑24 and 2024‑25.