Srinagar: An amount of Rs 7.53 crore will be utilized to construct
Jammu and Kashmir’s maiden Tribal Research Institute (TRI) in Srinagar
outskirts.
An official spokesperson said that Secretary, Social Welfare, Tribal
Affairs & Cooperatives, Farooq Ahmad Lone on Sunday visited the
construction site of J&K’s maiden TRI coming up at Khimber, Harwan on
the outskirts of Srinagar.
“The institute is coming up at a cost of Rs 7.53 cr and is funded by
Ministry of Tribal affairs, Government of India. Rs 2.90 cr have been
released to the executing agency till date for the construction of the
institute building,” he said.
He said establishment of TRI is aimed at studying tribal culture and
languages holistically and to explore the possibilities for better
economic growth of the tribal communities.
Dr Lone directed the executing agency for expediting the construction
while maintaining quality of work to ensure completion of the project
within stipulated time.
He said setting up of TRI would play a significant role in the research on
tribal issues besides synergizing the efforts and activities of various
departments and organizations on the subject of Tribal Affairs.
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