Modi praises Araku coffee, Andhra Pradesh initiatives in tribal hamlets
New Indian ExpressVISAKHAPATNAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised Araku coffee for its unique aroma and highlighted that it was gaining global recognition. During a programme held in Bihar’s Jamui to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda, observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, he visited the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras installed by Paderu Integrated Tribal Development Agency and examined the products. The delegation, including members from Kothaballuguda in Araku Valley mandal, presented an album showcasing various development initiatives implemented in the tribal hamlets. Modi commended the efforts of the ITDA PO in efficiently implementing development initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan scheme. “Additionally, 13,973 beneficiaries have received Ayushman Bharat cards, 10,200 caste certificates, 22,170 Aadhaar cards, 1,918 PM Ujjwala gas connections, and 33,387 bank accounts have been opened,” he added.