Uttarakhand is set to roll out a new policy for the welfare of the Tibetan community, a significant step for thousands who have called India their home for decades. According to TOI, the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy (TRP) will be introduced soon, a directive that came straight from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Radha Raturi, Uttarakhand’s additional chief secretary, in a recent meeting, directed all departments to prepare their reports on the TRP within the upcoming week. This initiative, as reported by TOI, is aimed to offer Tibetans residing in Uttarakhand the chance to benefit from both state and central government welfare schemes.
The TRP isn’t a stand-alone document; it was crafted in partnership between the Central Government and the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) – the Tibetan government-in-exile based in Dharamshala. The central idea behind this policy is to establish consistent guidelines across states where Tibetans reside, ensuring their needs and welfare are comprehensively addressed.
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Tibetan communities aren’t exclusive to Uttarakhand. They have found homes across states such as Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and even as far as West Bengal and J&K, to name a few. In Uttarakhand alone, there’s a notable Tibetan presence in cities like Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Nainital.
Representatives from the Tibetan community have shared their struggles with the Uttarakhand government, shedding light on challenges ranging from obtaining birth certificates, settling land ownership disputes, to basic necessities like housing, road maintenance, and potable water, as per the information sourced from TOI.
Speaking to TOI, Dhondup Gyalpo, a welfare officer from the CTA based in Dehradun, expressed the community’s sentiments: “It is an extremely important move for us. We have limited employment opportunities and as a result, people from our community have to limit themselves to merely making and selling winter products.” He stressed the significance of this policy for the Tibetan youth, highlighting their current inability to access scholarship schemes.
In conclusion, the implementation of the TRP in Uttarakhand stands as a beacon of hope for the Tibetan community. With this new policy, they are looking forward to a brighter and more inclusive future in India.
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