Tribal complex planned in Kochi

Palakkad, Jan 4 (UNI) Kerala SC/ST Welfare Minister A K Balan today said a tribal complex would be built at Kochi at a cost of Rs five crore to provide accommodation to tribals visiting the State from other parts of the country.

Talking to reporters here, he said all tribal settlements in the state would be provided with electricity in two years and land to landless tribals within five years.

Mr Balan said the SC/ST department would organise a trade fair here from January 6 to 13 showcasing the cottage industries of the tribals and their traditional medicines. Such a fair would be held in Kochi also.

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