Telangana govt trains tribal youth from former LWE-hit areas as tourist guides
The Telangana government has initiated a program to train tribal youth from areas previously affected by Left Wing Extremism as professional tourist guides. This initiative aims to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities and promote tourism in the districts of Mulugu and Bhadradri Kothagudem. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy handed appointment letters to 20 youth, who will now serve as 'Giri Darshaks' to enhance community participation in tourism activities.
- ▪The initiative is part of a multi-departmental approach involving the Telangana Police and other departments.
- ▪Twenty tribal youth were trained for a month in tour guiding and safety protocols.
- ▪The program aims to promote sustainable tourism and socio-economic reintegration of tribal communities.
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Telangana govt trains tribal youth from former LWE-hit areas as tourist guidesTelangana govt trains tribal youth from former LWE-hit areas as tourist guidesPublished on: Apr 29, 2026 9:07 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Hyderabad, The Telangana government has trained tribal youth from two districts formerly affected by Left Wing Extremism as professional tourist guides, as part of an initiative to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for unemployed youth.Telangana govt trains tribal youth from former LWE-hit areas as tourist guidesChief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 20 tribal youth from areas previously affected by Naxalism, appointing them as "Giri Darshaks" .'Giri Darshaks' initiative represents a convergent, multi-departmental approach led…
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