Hyderabad, Aug. 7 -- Telangana Minister for Tribal Welfare Adluri Laxman Kumar called on the Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Friday, August 7, seeking enhanced financial assistance for the welfare, education, and infrastructure development of Scheduled Tribes in the state.

Laxman Kumar submitted a memorandum to the union minister, putting forward key demands such as an additional Rs 70 crore allocation, release of pending funds under PMAAGY and release of Rs 452.05 crore towards Post-Matric Scholarships.

Additional Rs 70 crore allocation

Laxman Kumar pointed out that under Article 275(1), which guarantees grants-in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of India each year for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes, Telangana ...