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He said the government initiative would herald the golden period of tribal development in the state and prove to be the sunrise for the tribal people. The government provided free treatment of prevalence of sickle anemia among tribal people in forest areas. The government would take up appointment of teachers in remote areas on priority, with dry hostel and with food facility. The income thus generated could be used for the development of the region.Speaking on the occasion, Rupani said the forest and its produces are synonymous with the life of the tribal. GANDHINAGAR: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched implementation of the Rule-2017 under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act in 4,503 gram sabhas under 2,584 village panchayats in 50 predominantly tribal talukas in eight districts of the state during Van and Vanbandhu Kalyan Mela from Chhotaudepur today.The rule under PESA empowers the tribal people living in forest areas to various privileges including minor forest produces and minor minerals..