J&Okay launches survey of nomadic inhabitants

Jammu and Kashmir Saturday launched a survey of its migratory and tribal inhabitants to assist nomadic communities entry schemes and improvement programmes.
Several districts have appointed nodal officers and constituted groups for the challenge. A finances of Rs 3 crore has been earmarked for the survey which is able to cowl each nomadic individuals and under-developed tribal pockets within the Union Territory.
Tribal Affairs Department Administrative Secretary Shahid Iqbal Choudhary stated the administration is initiating a collection of welfare measures for the migratory inhabitants with a deal with schooling, well being, livelihood, comfort of migration and enchancment in livestock farming practices, amongst different goals.
The first survey to be performed via the subsequent three months will probably be adopted by documentation and issuance of good playing cards containing every particular person’s particulars.